Random music news for Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A study says that if our dogs live longer, so will we. I’m SO behind this new research--and it looks promising for longer-living dogs. Music news for January 30, 2024, is almost as good.
- A Memphis rapper named Slick Rick was found decapitated.
- If Taylor Swift endorses a presidential candidate (and it would probably be Joe), a study says that she could influence the US presidential election. I believe it.
- Here’s yet more info on the new features being added to Apple CarPlay as part of iOS 17.4.
- Morrissey is under a doctor’s care for exhaustion. This is why he recently canceled two shows in LA.
- Fans of Britney Spears are trolling Justin Timberlake, if you care.
- This is a no-brainer when you think about it: U2 will make an appearance on The Grammys from The Sphere in Las Vegas.
- Sir Ozzy? Sir Rob Halford? Why not? (Via Tom)
- Cliff Wiliams will be sitting out any AC/DC shows this year. A replacement will be announced soon.
- Joni Mitchell is slated to peform at The Grammys next week.
- Netflix is worried about AI, too. Here’s why.
- Middle-aged? Worried about your brain health? Play and instrument or sing!
- Did Snoop smoke some bad weed?
- StubHub is being accused of underestimating how many fees it adds to sales. This is all part of a lawsuit.
- A new and interesting guitar pedal has come out of…Newfoundland?
- Pharrell Williams is getting the biopic treatment. It will be told through Lego.
BONUS: Why are so many robots white? Did I just open up a can of worms here?
BONUS BONUS: Iron Maiden as a marching band. (Via Ed)
Quick correction for you!
Story #8 above needs an edit. Cliff Burton is the Metallica bass player who passed back in 1986!
Cliff Williams is the AC/DC bass player.
For #8, I think that you meant Cliff Williams…Cliff Burton has been sitting out on sets for quite some time now.
#8: I think Cliff Burton will be sitting out most shows this year………