The flash of fame, hero worship and miracles from molecules + this day in history w/the UpStairs Lounge arson attack and our song of the day by Neal Fox on your #MorningMonarchy for June 24, 2022.
Notes/Links:
Video: “America is a nation that can be defined in a single word, hasefute efade eh spad” – Creepy Joe B (Audio)
https://twitter.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1539209012981407746
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, reversing Roe v. Wade, the court’s five-decade-old decision that guaranteed the right to obtain an abortion.
https://twitter.com/i/events/1540338546292264962
Image: Release opinion on concealed carry before Roe V Wade riots
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/379774652719038466/989584642589990983/unknown.png
Image: Live picture of based SCOTUS and three triggered pink pussy hats
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/379774652719038466/989910625075474452/IMG_20220624_111020.jpg
Image: Don’t need abortions in an era of mass sterilization
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/379774652719038466/989921802560102521/4D8761EE-D3BF-45EF-9C3D-D7852CA76179.jpg
Actor Tyler Sanders, known for ‘9-1-1: Lone Star,’ dead at 18
https://fox8.com/news/actor-tyler-sanders-known-for-9-1-1-lone-star-dead-at-18/
Caleb Swanigan, Fort Wayne and Purdue basketball star, dead at 25
https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/caleb-swanigan-former-nbaer-dead-at-25/
Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dies at 26
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34129833/baltimore-ravens-lb-jaylon-ferguson-dies-age-26
Tony Siragusa, former NFL star and TV personality, dead at 55
https://nypost.com/2022/06/22/tony-siragusa-former-nfl-star-and-tv-personality-dead-at-55/
Brett Tuggle, Fleetwood Mac Keyboardist, Dies at 70
https://americansongwriter.com/brett-tuggle-fleetwood-mac-keyboardist-dies-at-70/
Blues Guitarist/Vocalist Jim Schwall Dead at 79
https://www.americanbluesscene.com/2022/06/blues-guitarist-vocalist-jim-schwall-dead-at-79/
I am heartbroken to share this..the @NewsHour’s beloved long-time Friday night analyst Mark Shields, who for decades wowed us with his encyclopedic knowledge of American politics, his sense of humor and mainly his big heart, has passed away at 85, with his wife Anne at his side.
https://twitter.com/JudyWoodruff/status/1538160062153228288
Mark Shields Dies: Longtime ‘PBS NewsHour’ Commentator Was 85
https://deadline.com/2022/06/mark-shields-dead-pbs-newshour-commentator-1235048213/
Two Actors From Netflix’s ‘The Chosen One’ Are Dead After Cast and Crew Van Crashes in Mexico
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident that took the lives of Ray Garduño and Juan Francisco González. Our thoughts are with their loved ones and with those injured during this unfortunate accident,” Netflix said in a statement.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-the-chosen-one-van-crash-mexico-two-dead-1235168217/
The Obamas’ Higher Ground production company signs multi-year deal with Audible; The new agreement follows the end of a three-year deal with Spotify
https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-obamas-higher-ground-production-company-signs-multi-year-deal-with-audible-3253238
FX on Hulu’s ‘The Old Man’ is a Bold, Wise Vehicle for Jeff Bridges
https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/the-old-man-jeff-bridges-fx-on-hulu-tv-review-2022
Guns, Bullets, and Weed: Ezra Miller Housing Three Young Children and Their Mother at Vermont Farm; Sources claim the living conditions at the Flash star’s farm are unsafe for children, alleging there are weapons lying around and that a one-year-old put a loose bullet in her mouth
https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/ezra-miller-young-children-vermont-farm-1372295/
Video: EXPOSING Ezra Miller: KIDNAPPING and DRUGGING their Victim (Audio)
https://youtu.be/3cERvQ97Ftk
Image: @Hybrid Cover art – Ezra Miller’s ‘They / Them’. Apparently it’s possible to get away with anything… so long as you wear the appropriate victim labels! But he vanished, right? So I guess he really is a “was”/”were” now.
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/414600236783239168/989750842896818217/They_Them_-_Drug_and_Kidnap_PAEC.jpg
Justin Bieber Postpones The Remainder of U.S. Tour in Light of Ongoing Ramsay Hunt Recovery
https://americansongwriter.com/justin-bieber-postpones-the-remainder-of-u-s-tour-in-light-of-ongoing-ramsay-hunt-recovery/
Alanis Morissette Cancels Australia And New Zealand Leg Of Jagged Little Pill 25th Anniversary Tour
https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/236001/9
‘The Wendy Williams Show’ ends with only a video shoutout to Wendy Williams
https://web.archive.org/web/20220617194659/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-06-17/wendy-williams-show-finale-final-episode-sherri-shepherd
Neil Diamond Sings “Sweet Caroline” During Rare Performance at Fenway Park
https://americansongwriter.com/neil-diamond-sings-sweet-caroline-during-rare-performance-at-fenway-park/
Is Virtual Weed Next for Snoop Dogg? A new trademark filing suggests the hip-hop icon is planning a digital store called “Uncle Snoop’s” in the metaverse, where you can buy “virtual cannabis goods.”
https://www.billboard.com/pro/snoop-dogg-virtual-weed-store-metaverse-trademark/
Snoop Dogg Threw Up C’s & Did The Crip Walk At Super Bowl
https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/snoop-dogg-threw-up-cs-and-did-the-crip-walk-at-super-bowl-news.147713.html
Radio Trade Group Seeks to Use Music Modernization Act Against ASCAP & BMI; The Radio Music License Committee filed a petition to change how rate proceedings are conducted.
https://archive.ph/wvSpu
WWE’s Vince McMahon Steps Back From CEO, Chair Roles Amid Probe Into Alleged Misconduct, Daughter Stephanie Named Interim CEO
https://twitter.com/THR/status/1537757288391270400
WWE’s Vince McMahon Steps Back From CEO, Chair Roles Amid Probe Into Alleged Misconduct, Daughter Stephanie Named Interim CEO; “McMahon will retain his role and responsibilities related to WWE’s creative content during this period and remains committed to cooperating with the review underway.”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/wwe-vince-mcmahon-steps-back-misconduct-investigation-1235166429/
Scissors ✂️ and a room key 🔑 #nocollarstains @Mudcat55 helping dapper @DonOrsillo with the collar freshener! @padres #LFGSD #timetoshine vote #jakecronenworth
https://twitter.com/77114robot/status/1540181718388199424
Ed Sheeran and partners awarded £900,000 in legal costs following copyright case win; The award comes 11 weeks after a High Court judged ruled in favour of Sheeran in the case regarding his song ‘Shape Of You’
https://www.nme.com/news/music/ed-sheeran-and-partners-awarded-900000-in-legal-costs-following-copyright-case-win-3252974
Drake breaks Apple Music record just one hour after releasing ‘Honestly, Nevermind’; Another record bites the dust at the hands of the rap titan // Nice BOHO GROVE SHIRT
https://www.nme.com/news/music/drake-breaks-apple-music-record-just-one-hour-after-releasing-honestly-nevermind-3251809
RIP Lead Singles: Why Hip-Hop Titans Are Dropping Full Albums All at Once; Major artists like Drake, Future and Kendrick Lamar are increasingly dropping new projects without lead singles and letting the fans choose the hits.
https://www.billboard.com/pro/drake-future-album-release-strategy-hip-hop-singles/#recipient_hashed=3079fb616e4f6358a6522ff65b1c48a9af4f1d2b771a57f77dd14ce33e805a7c
Stephen Stills Sells Catalog to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group in Expansive Deal; The Crosby, Stills & Nash legend has sold controlling interest of his intellectual property to Azoff’s Iconic — and the pair have big plans.
https://www.billboard.com/pro/stephen-stills-irving-azoff-iconic-artists-group-publishing-catalog-deal/
Judas Priest Sets North American Fall Tour Around Rock Hall Induction
https://rockcellarmagazine.com/judas-priest-50-heavy-metal-years-tour-dates-north-america-2022/
The Darkness and Black Stone Cherry announce co-headline UK tour
https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-darkness-and-black-stone-cherry-announce-co-headline-uk-tour-3253272
ZZ Top Plans to Make New Music Again with Late Bassist Dusty Hill’s Blessing
https://americansongwriter.com/zz-top-plans-to-make-new-music-again-with-late-bassist-dusty-hills-blessing/
Johnny Depp and Hollywood Vampires book 2023 concert dates
https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2022/06/23/johnny-depp-hollywood-vampires/9261655978694/
Sean Penn Has a Front-Row Seat at Jan. 6 Hearings: ‘I’m Just Here to Observe’; ”I think we all saw what happened on January 6 and now we’re looking to see if justice comes on the other side of it,“ Penn said
https://www.thewrap.com/sean-penn-why-at-jan-6-hearings-police-observe/
J.K. Rowling consents to use of ‘killing curse’ on Ukrainian missiles; The Harry Potter author became another high-profile victim of Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus
https://www.rt.com/news/557319-rowling-ukraine-zelensky-prank/
‘Meet the Fakers’: Ben Stiller Meets With Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky: “You’re My Hero”; The Hollywood actor visited the leader in Kyiv as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ben-stiller-meets-with-ukraine-president-volodymyr-zelensky-youre-my-hero-1235168754/
Video: ‘Meet The Flockers’ Actor Ben Stiller & Actor President Zelensky, I can hear Mockingbirds singing (Audio)
https://youtu.be/VCL4NuNuHr8
#AlbumAnalysis: Disneyland – A Magical Audio Tour (Audio)
https://disneychris.com/15-disneyland-soundtracks/145-disneyland-audio-tour-chapter-16.html
#AlbumAnalysis: Disneyland Adventure Thru Inner Space: Miracles From Molecules
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOOqlUx1lVU
#AlbumAnalysis: Disneyland Records
http://web.archive.org/web/20181230100740/http://www.disneylps.com/disney-theme-park-attractions/dl558/index.html
#AlbumAnalysis: Adventure Thru Inner Space
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adventure_Thru_Inner_Space
#AlbumAnalysis: Monsanto Presents “Miracles From Molecules”
https://www.discogs.com/release/7536554-Unknown-Artist-Monsanto-Presents-Miracles-From-Molecules
#AlbumAnalysis: Defunctland: The History of Disneyland’s Adventure Thru Inner Space (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq706Hn2Hpc
#ThisDayInHistory: 1973 – UpStairs Lounge arson attack kills 32 at a gay bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans after an angry gay customer started the fire. (Audio)
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/upstairs-lounge-arson-new-orleans // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyCe7t_ThE0
Flashback: Retro Sci-Fi Weekend: Science Fiction Theatre (Jun. 24, 2012)
https://mediamonarchy.com/retro-sci-fi-weekend-science-fiction-theatre/
Flashback: The Mysterious Toynbee Tiles: Decades Old Urban Legend (Jun. 24, 2012)
https://mediamonarchy.com/the-mysterious-toynbee-tiles-decades-old-urban-legend/
Flashback: Ham Radio Operators Nationwide Hold 24-Hour ‘Field Day’ Drill (Jun. 24, 2012)
https://mediamonarchy.com/ham-radio-operators-nationwide-hold-24-hour-field-day-drill/ // https://frinkiac.com/video/S04E13/GvVjYyvrHQgM-EiyBU0wJjGUmA4=.gif
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https://mediamonarchy.com/20160624morningmonarchy/
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#NewWorldNextWeek: And Now… Climate Lockdowns! + Raising Disinterest Rates & Media Trust Busted
https://twitter.com/mediamonarchy/status/1540095575403765762
Here’s #NewMusicFriday for 6/24/22. Major release set to top the Country Chart by @lukecombs and it’s always a happy day when @alestormband releases new music, plus new @automatic_band, @BJM_Band, great psych from @TheTelephonesUK and more! Soccer Mommy, Coheed and Cambria, Zola Jesus, Regina Spektor, Hollie Cook, Jean-Benoît Dunckel
https://twitter.com/PumpUpThaVolume/status/1540107772674580483 // https://www.allmusic.com/newreleases/20220624
#PumpUpThaVolume/#TruthMusic: Neal Fox (@nealfox) – “A Message From Shanghai” (Audio)
https://twitter.com/PumpUpThaVolume/status/1537942511469010945