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Random music news for Tuesday, February 20, 2024

These videos are not real. They were created by a text-to-video AI program. And…wow. (Via Walter) Moving on to music news for Tuesday, Feburary 20, 2024.

  1. RIP Greg “Fritz” Hinz, the drummer for Helix. He was 68.
  2. Here’s way to describe the fraud fines Donald Trump has to pay: Compare it to Taylor Swift ticket and merch sales.
  3. A Swiftie was killed in a car accident on her way to a show in Melbourne.
  4. Here’s the letter Tay-Tay’s letter sent to the university student tracking her jet–and his response.
  5. Scientists have confirmed the existence of something they called “the second sound.”
  6. Marilyn Manson now owes US$500,000 in the Evan Rachel Wood defamation case.
  7. “Slayer vs. Slayer.” It was a weird1980s gig. (Via Rick J)
  8. Noel Gallagher is selling 20 guitars for charity.
  9. Meanwhile, Liam says Noel turned down a 30th anniverary Definitely Maybe tour.
  10. Why hasn’t Michael Jackson been canceled? Is it because he’s worth too much money?
  11. Alex Van Halen has an autobiography coming in October. (Via Tom)
  12. Apple is in big trouble with the EU. A massive fine is coming.
  13. Have you fallen prey to the “Dorito Theory” of social media?
  14. Turn down for what? Guided meditation.
  15. Gene Simmons got high exactly once. He’ll never forget it.

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