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According to the Associated Press, Chris Cornell, legendary frontman of Soundgarden and Audioslave, passed away last night at the age of 52. According to his representative Brian Bumbery, Cornell’s passing while he was on tour in Detroit was “sudden and unexpected.” Soundgarden’s tour began in late April and was expected to run until May 27.
A founding member of the iconic ’90s rock act, Soundgarden, Chris Cornell, along with Kurt Cobain and Eddie Vedder, helped define the grunge movement, entire era of alternative rock music that originated in the Pacific Northwest. Their 1994 record Superunknown launched the band into the upper echelons of rock bands with singles like “Black Hole Sun” and “Spoonman.” Cornell also collaborated with members of Rage Against The Machine as the band Audioslave, releasing three albums. On all of these projects, Cornell’s intense, sand-washed vocals were the center of gravity, a transfixing beacon that demanded your attention.
Cornell also did a lot of memorable work for TV and Film. In 2006, he penned the James Bond theme song for Casino Royale; in 2011 Cornell earned a Golden Globe nomination for his song “The Keeper,” which appeared in the film Machine Gun Preacher.
Be sure to check Nerdist later for more tributes to Chris Cornell and the legacy he left behind. And in the meantime, we would love to hear your favorite Chris Cornell songs and stories. Let us know in the comments below and on Twitter.
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What my eyes have seen I just can’t keep to myself, folks. So, in advance, I apologize.
There I was, minding my business, looking through a particular photo agency’s images to figure out if people of color hit the red carpet for the Cannes film festival, which kicked off today. While scrolling through, I happened upon the most interesting ensemble I’ve seen since that young woman who will not be named wore a Donald Trump dress to the Grammys:
But this individual is not an unknown singer trying to get put on by appealing to nativists. This woman is an accomplished star of the screen. Her name is Victoria Abril, and she’s a 57-year-old Spanish actress and singer who has been in the business since the ’70s. She is a consistent collaborator with well-known Spanish film director Pedro Almodóvar, and this year, he is president of the Cannes jury. Maybe that’s the explanation behind why Abril was present for this year’s festivities in Paris. However, I can’t give you an explanation when it comes to why she chose to wear this ensemble.
The hair is very much African. As is the inspiration behind the wax print that her kimono is made of. But the kimono (made in Kyoto, Japan), along with the obi belt, are clearly of Japanese influence. It’s like she woke up and thought, “Whose culture can I wear as a costume on the red carpet today?” But really, we know that she just woke up ready to get people talking and get some attention. Congratulations, Victoria, you’ve succeeded.
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While horror-based companies like McFarlane Toys and NECA get away with it all the time, the larger toy lines for mass properties generally shy away from figures that show the consequences of violence. Even a line like WWE, which equips its figures with road signs, ladders, canes and barbed-wire bats for battle doesn’t make bloody toys to represent hardcore matches; for some mass retailers, that’s just a no-no if your property is aimed at kids. But for San Diego Comic-Con exclusives, which are most likely to be purchased primarily by very patient adults waiting in long lines…there can be blood. And in this case, there will.
Hasbro has to be well aware that the Daredevil most people are familiar with at the moment is Charlie Cox’s version on Netflix, who routinely ends his episodes in need of medical attention. So while you can make this 12-inch Daredevil figure look like the basic comic-book version in a clean red suit, you can also swap out his head, hands, and forearms for a black-eyed, cut-up, taped-forearm version with blood on his hands.
Additional bonuses include interchangeable fists and open hands for both costumed and taped styles, Daredevil’s fighting sticks, and original artwork by Joe Quesada that also comes as two posters. As an extra nod to the character’s abilities and those fans most likely to identify with them, the back of the box is even printed in Braille.
At $59.99, this is a downright steal, only $1o above standard retail for this line of figures, but with bonuses you’d never be able to get at the big box stores. You can’t beat this Devil…and who would dare?
Are your sonic senses already going off in anticipation? Let us know in comments!
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