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Shifty Shellshock, Crazy Town Frontman Dead at 49

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The lead singer of the rap rock band Crazy Town, Shifty Shellshock, who was responsible for the smash hit “Butterfly,” has died, he was 49 years old. Shifty Shellshock was best known for the 2001 single Butterfly, which was a US number one hit, and reached number three in the UK.

Seth Binzer aka Shifty Shellshock, better known by his stage name Crazy Town, was born in 1995. He and DJ Paul Oakenfold had a hit with the club single Starry Eyed Surprise. He struggled with addiction throughout his life, addressing his condition on reality shows such as Celebrity Rehab and its follow-up, Sober House, the BBC reports.

On Monday, June 24th, they discovered his body at his Los Angeles residence. The exact reason for the demise is still unknown.

Brett Mazur, Shellshock’s Crazy Town co-founder, was someone he first met in 1992. By 1999, the band had changed their name to Crazy Town and welcomed Rust Epique, James Bradley Jr. (as JBJ), Doug Miller, Adam Goldstein (aka DJ AM), and Antonio Lorenzo “Trouble” Valli, who had previously played in the band under the Brimstone Sluggers. Crazy Town opened for the Red Hot Chili Peppers on tour soon after the release of their debut album, “The Gift of Game,” in November 1999.

Crazy Town hit “Butterfly”

In October 2000, Crazy Town dropped “Butterfly”—the third track off “The Gift of Game.” As Shellshock raps, “Come my lady, come-come my lady, You’re my butterfly, sugar baby,” the song deftly combines elements of both rap and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Pretty Little Ditty” sample.

As the band’s most successful single, the song spent two weeks (not consecutively) at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, according to NBC.

The band disbanded after Crazy Town’s “Darkhorse” (2002) failed to inspire the same level of passion as their debut album. Shellshock went on to release solo material, including a collaboration with Paul Oakenfold on the No. 41 single “Starry Eyed Surprise” in 2002.

After releasing his debut solo album, “Happy Love Sick,” in 2004, Shellshock had considerable success in Europe.

Shellshock had been candid about his battles with addiction and made appearances on multiple reality shows centered around the subject, such as “Celebrity Rehab” (which aired on VH1) for two seasons and “Sober House,” the spinoff for the same network, for two seasons.

He went into a coma and lost consciousness in 2012; he eventually woke up and made a full recovery. In 2022, he was most recently taken into custody for Dui.

Phoenix, Halo, and Gage are the musician’s children.

Source: BBC, NBC

 

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Jaguar Wright Claims “Diddy” Made Millions Selling ‘Freak Off’ Videos

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Sean Diddy Combs Allegedly Made Millions Selling Freak Off Videos

Hip-hop singer Jaguar Wright has alleged Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs made an astounding $500 million on the dark web by selling a contentious “freak off” party films.

Jaguar, who has previously made several explosive accusations against the now-disgraced rapper, discussed the implications of this sale in a recent interview, suggesting that Diddy might be in desperate need of cash. There is no proof that the celebrities were involved in any misbehaviour, although she did mention a few famous faces that were supposedly on the videos.

“The last ‘freak off’ tape that just got sold on the dark net which i monitored… went for $500 million,” Wright stated in a recent interview that is circulating online thanks to social media.

When questioned whether Diddy is attempting to “protect” his people or whether his “friends” are doing the same, the musician and songwriter said it was both. She went on to say that he is supposedly selling the footage from an event in Calabasas that captured some dubious moments because he needs the money.

Diddy Secretly Filmed Top Artists

Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is presently serving time in a Brooklyn prison on sex trafficking, racketeering, and various sexual assault accusations, had his bail denied twice when disturbing revelations about his notorious “Freak Off” parties came to light during his trial.

According to reports, he used violence and intimidation to force women to have drug-fueled orgies with male escorts during these occasions.

“Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and Drake” are among the famous faces allegedly included in the videos sold on the dark web, according to Jaguar Wright’s interview claims.

None of these famous people, however, have been associated in any way with Diddy or implicated in his scandals.

Some of Wright’s admirers believed her assertions regarding dark web trading, while many others blasted her for bringing other celebrities into the rumour mill and making sensationalized accusations.

In the meantime, a video featuring Jumanji’s Kevin Hart and That ’70s Show’s Ashton Kutcher discussing Diddy’s infamous parties has gone viral.  Fans are now demanding that Justin Bieber, Usher, and Kutcher—stars who have worked with Diddy before—to do something about the accusations, even though nobody has confirmed their veracity.

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Marley Brothers Upholds Father’s Legacy With First Tour In 2 Decades

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Los Angeles — Bob Marley’s musical legacy of harmony and peace is on the road, with his sons bringing their late father’s ageless message to life on a multi-city tour.

During the Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour, the reggae legend’s five sons—Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian—are following in his footsteps. This is the first time the siblings have toured together in two decades.

Marley’s sons are paying tribute to their father’s work by singing approximately 30 of his songs, including big successes such as “No Woman, No Cry,” “Could You Be Loved,” “Is This Love,” and “Three Little Birds. The 22-date tour began in Vancouver and will end in early October in Miami.

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Marley Brothers Upholds Father’s Legacy With First Tour In 2 Decades

“This was very important,” Ziggy remarked of the tour, as his brothers Stephen and Julian sat behind him after a recent rehearsal in LA. The multi-Grammy winner stated that it was critical for them to all find time in their busy schedules to honor their father, who would have turned 80 in February 2025.

“When the opportunity arise, we can come get together, cherish and appreciate it,” he said next. “That’s the most important part of it—just being able to do this together. “Time is passing.

The Marley Brothers each have their distinct reggae sound, yet they have discovered a way to combine them. They’ve been performing together since childhood, including a concert at Red Rocks in Colorado last year. Two or three have been on stage in other events, such as Damian and Stephen’s performance at the Hollywood Bowl last month.

Julian stated that years of collaboration have resulted in a deep musical synergy between his siblings, a natural extension of their shared genealogy.

“His message transcends bounds. “It breaks down barriers,” Julian explained. “People in every country need the same message. That’s why this is so timeless. Never ending. That is why we are here and conducting this task.”

Marley went from the harsh Kingston, Jamaica, slum of Trench Town to superstardom in the 1970s, with classics like “Get Up, Stand Up” and “I Shot the Sheriff.” Before dying of cancer at the age of 36 in 1981, his lyrics espousing social justice and African solidarity elevated him to the status of global legend.

However, Marley’s legacy has continued through several ventures, including an immersive exhibit in New York and his movie “Bob Marley: One Love,” which debuted at number one at the box office in February.

On Sunday, the brothers received a proclamation designating September 22 as “Marley Brothers Day” in the Queens borough of New York.

His sons have continued their father’s legacy while carving their successful careers, including Julian, who earned his first Grammy in February.

Marley Brothers Upholds Father’s Legacy With First Tour In 2 Decades

Ziggy and Stephen have won eight Grammy awards, Damian has five, and Ky-Mani has been nominated.

Along with the tour, Stephen stated that they hope to collaborate on a new album and further his father’s message of positivity. He said it would take some time, but they want to have it “done in the near future.”

“The message in the music is what it’s really all about,” said Stephen, who created the tour’s setlist. “That message is really important to me right now. Our father is one of the powerful individuals who communicated this message well. That is why we are here.

SOURCE | AP

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Lady Gaga Explains Why She Didn’t Bother To Address The Rumor She Is A Man

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Lady Gaga was not born as some assumed years ago, and she is now thinking on her careful response to those old rumours.

In an appearance on Netflix’s What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates,” Gaga responded to claims that she was either a guy or intersex as she rose to fame.

“I went all over the world,” Gaga told Gates. “I traveled for tours and to promote my recordings, and nearly every interview I sat in – there was this doctored images on the internet – they were like, ‘There are whispers that you’re a male. “What are your thoughts on that?”

Gaga generally responded nonchalantly to the enquiries, as seen in a 2011 interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper for “60 Minutes.”

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Lady Gaga Explains Why She Didn’t Bother To Address The Rumor She Is A Man

“There was that rumour that you had a male appendage,” Cooper explained at the time.

“Maybe I do,” Gaga answered. “Would it be so terrible?”

“But it’s interesting,” Cooper added. “A lot of artists would have put out some sort of statement saying ‘This is absolutely not true’, but you have fun with it.”

“Why the hell am I going to waste my time and give a press release about whether or not I have a penis?” Gaga quipped. “My fans don’t care and neither do I.”

In her chat with Gates, Gaga explained why she did not dispute rumors regarding her sex.

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Lady Gaga Explains Why She Didn’t Bother To Address The Rumor She Is A Man

“The reason why I didn’t answer the question is because I didn’t feel like a victim with that lie and I thought: What about a kid who is being accused of that who would think that a public figure like me would feel shame?” According to her. “I’ve been in situations where fixing a rumour was not in the best interest of the well-being of other people.”

The superstar stated that she has become accustomed to the constant “misinformation” about her.

“I’ve been used to lies being printed about me,” she stated. “I am a performer. I think it’s quite humorous.”

SOURCE | AP

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