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Dave Grohl, the former drummer of legendary rock band Nirvana, has shared his thoughts on the Nevermind album cover after it recently sparked a child exploitation lawsuit.
The 1991 album depicts a naked four-month-old baby reaching for a dollar bill in a swimming pool.
And on August 24, it was reported that the baby in question, now a 30-year-old man, is taking legal action against the band on alleged child pornography charges.
Now, Grohl, a founder and vocalist of the band, Foo Fighters, has said that he has "many ideas" about how the cover of the album could be changed.
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Grohl said: "I have many ideas of how we should alter that cover but we’ll see what happens. We’ll let you know. I’m sure we’ll come up with something good."
When asked about the lawsuit specifically, the 52-year-old musician said: "I think that there’s much more to look forward to and much more to life than getting bogged down in those kinds of things. And, fortunately, I don’t have to do the paperwork."
Spencer Elden, the man who appeared on the album cover and launched the legal suit, alleged that that the image displayed his genitals without his consent.
Elden claimed that neither he nor legal his guardians signed a release authorizing the use of his photo on the cover and that the band's frontman, Kurt Cobain, had promised to conceal his crotch with a warning sticker.
He is seeking damages from the remaining members of the band, Cobain's estate, and from photographer Kirk Weddle, who took the original image.
The lawsuit states that Elden suffered "extreme and permanent emotional distress with physical manifestations, interference with his normal development and educational progress lifelong loss of income earning capacity."
His attorney later asked that the cover replace the famous image for a 30th-anniversary edition.
Following news of the suit, an interview with Elden, in which he revealed why he hates the album artwork, began to resurface.
He told GQ back in 2016: "I'm p***ed off about it, to be honest. I’ve been going through it my whole life. But recently I've been thinking, 'What if I wasn't OK with my freaking penis being shown to everybody?' I didn't really have a choice."
celebrity2 min(s) read
One thing's for certain, with so many people stuck indoors right now during the coronavirus pandemic, it's all too easy to become lethargic, complacent, and generally down-in-the-dumps.
However, our favorite celebrities are going through the same thing, and their advice and encouragement have helped to make this process of self-isolation much easier to deal with for some people.
Take a look at Jack Black's hilarious dance moves in the video below:
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One famous dude who's always willing to put a smile on our faces is Jack Black, who has gone viral on social media this week after uploaded a hilarious video of himself dancing to Tik Tok.
The video in question shows a Black, wearing nothing but a Stetson hat, cowboy boots, and his underwear, dancing a surprisingly well-choreographed dance in front of his swimming pool, which involved a number of spins, high-kicks, and jumps.
A number of celebrities took to the comments to praise the Tenacious D and School of Rock star's impressive moves, such as Jimmy Fallon, Justin Long, Karen Gillan, Kyle McLaughlin, Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, and Courtney Cox.
For instance, Justin Long wrote: "Literally just spent the last 10 minutes watching this on a loop. That's like a solid 4 or 5 non-quarantine minutes," while Fallon added: "Holy no. Just perfection. Nailed it. I didn't even see the hat come off."
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But this isn't the first time that Jack Black has taken upon himself to entertain us all. Check out this article all about the time he attempted Chris Hemsworth's personal workout routine.
We are urging all of our readers to adhere to the advice from their respective governments and medical bodies, and practice social distancing and self-isolation where required. Together, we will beat this.
film & tv4 min(s) read
Jack Black and his School of Rock co-stars have been paying tribute to Kevin Clark after his death at the age of 32.
Clark played band drummer Freddy Jones in the 2003 musical comedy when he was just 13 years old.
The actor sadly passed away on Wednesday, May 26, after being hit by a car as he cycled through the Northwest Side of Chicago.
A "heartbroken" Black, who played Dewey Finn - an amateur rocker and substitute teacher in the beloved movie - took to Instagram to share an emotional tribute to Clark.
Alongside an image of him and Clark in the movie and a more recent image of them, Black wrote: "Devastating news. Kevin is gone. Way too soon. Beautiful soul. So many great memories. Heartbroken. Sending love to his family and the whole School of Rock community."
Miranda Cosgrove, 28, who played Summer in the hit movie, posted three photos of her, Clark, and the rest of the cast around the time they filmed the blockbuster.
She captioned the throwback pics: "Stunned and saddened by this news today. The world lost an amazing soul. I’ll always remember your spirit and how kind you were to me. I’ll never forget all the memories. You’ll always be missed Kevin."
Rivkah Reyes, who played Katie, shared a very lengthy and poignant tribute, revealing that she had spoken to Clark the day before he died.
She wrote: "We spoke yesterday about him being on an episode of where are we now. I know it would've been chaotic and hilarious and so full of love and hyping each other up because that’s how our friendship always has been.
"I’m absolutely heartbroken. Kev was my first friend on set. we instantly connected over being jews from chicago. he introduced me to green day and was the catalyst for my pop punk phase (which hasn’t ended.) he was always supportive of me and my endeavors."
She continued: "His family would often come to my comedy shows and plays, and every time tenacious D was in town, we would go together. we would sometimes run into each other randomly in chicago and he always gave me the biggest, warmest hugs.
"I’m so sorry to his beautiful mom allison, his siblings nicole and cary, and to everyone who experienced his friendship and loving heart. i miss him so much. i am so grateful that my fellow cast mates, including jables, have been able to support each other through this day. we are a strong, loving family. love you forever, spaz. [sic]"
Brian Falduto, 28, who played Billy in the movie, wrote: "I can’t believe we lost a member of the family today. I’ve developed such a love & gratitude over the years for the once-in-a-lifetime experience that School of Rock was.
"But what’s even more amazing is what it’s become over the years .. the reverberating impact it’s had in our lives & the lives of others. So much of that impact has to do with the once-in-a-lifetime combination of people that was part of that experience.
"Those same people remain very much a part of my life to this day. We will miss you, Kevin. Thank you for finally forgiving me (in 2016) for making you wear spandex & heels. So, so much love to you, you wickedly talented & wonderfully kind man."
Meanwhile, Zach Infante, who played Gordon, shared: "#RIP My heart is broken tonight as our SOR family grieves the loss of our drummer and chief, Kevin Clark. Please keep his mother and family in your thoughts and prayers.
"Kevin Was a wild child and who grew into a peaceful young man (yet still a rockstar).The balance he taught me is immeasurable. I remember when we held each other and laughed about old times at the 10 year reunion.
"Or when his easy going spirit balanced out my type A personality at our recent SOR family gathering. His death is a reminder to tell the people I love that I love them. To practice forgiveness. To express myself creatively. To stick it to the man. I love you Kev. #SchoolOfRock #KevinClark."
Clark shot to fame at a young age following the success of School of Rock, which was ultimately his only acting role.
He would later become a professional musician, with fans knowing him as the drummer in the band Dreadwolf, among others.
Our thoughts are with Clark's friends and family at this time.
music3 min(s) read
Jack Black has finally told us what the D in Tenacious D means, as it isn't just a random letter.
Tenacious D is a much-loved band who are known for their comedy mixed with rock music.
If you haven't seen any of their movies then I highly recommend it!
The band is a duo made up of Jack Black and Kyle Gass, and the pair go on tour fairly regularly.
Formed in 1994, Tenacious D has built a devoted following with hits such as 'Tribute', 'Wonderboy', 'The Ballad of Hollywood Jack and the Rage Kage', and 'The Metal'.
Beyond their musical career, the duo has made numerous film appearances, including Bio-Dome and Shallow Hal.
But what does their band name actually mean?
According to Black, the name has its roots in basketball commentary, as he shared during an interview with Bill Simmons on Grantland.
The actor and musician explained that the phrase came from NBA commentator Mark Robert, who frequently used "tenacious defense" to describe strong defensive plays.
“We were deep into the lakey lakes (LA Lakers) in the late 80s and early 90s, and we were jamming a lot at Kyle’s apartment and watching basketball and jamming and getting high, and we were thinking ‘what would be the best name for a band?’” Black recalled.
“And for some reason, we were laughing so hard at the idea of a band being called Tenacious D.”
He went on to say: “I don’t even know if he ever said the word ‘D’, I think we might have made that abbreviation for him, but yeah I think we were just really stoned…”
The band canceled part of their Australian tour last year after Gass made some divisive remarks regarding the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
The incident occurred at Sydney’s ICC Theatre on Sunday, July 14, during a celebration for Gass’s 64th birthday - the day after the attempt on the now-President's life.
After receiving a cake and being asked to make a wish, Gass responded: “Don’t miss Trump next time.”
Initially, Tenacious D postponed their scheduled concert in Newcastle on Tuesday night. However, on July 16, Jack Black took to Instagram to express his disappointment and announce the complete cancellation of the tour.
“I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” Black wrote.
“After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding.”
Following the backlash, Gass issued a public apology on Instagram, acknowledging the severity of his remark and expressing regret.
“The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous, and a terrible mistake,” Gass wrote. “I don’t condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone.”
“What happened was a tragedy, and I’m incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgment. I profoundly apologize to those I’ve let down and truly regret any pain I’ve caused.”