King of the B’s, making antiwar cool again and the Energon Universe + this day in history w/hidden microphones in the Bay Area and our song of the day by The Boatrawker on your #MorningMonarchy for May 17, 2024.
Notes/Links:
King Charles: First official portrait since coronation is unveiled
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68981200
Nearly half of master’s degrees have a negative ROI
https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4659444-nearly-half-of-masters-degrees-have-a-negative-roi/
47 people arrested at UC Irvine after police, sheriff called in over protest
https://abcnews.go.com/US/uc-irvine-protest-escalates-demonstrators-occupy-campus-building/story?id=110282898
Trump wonders if Columbia protesters will get ‘same kind of treatment’ as Jan. 6 rioters
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4632702-donald-trump-columbia-university-protestors-jan-6-rioters-comparison/
Petition to boot off Harrison Butker from the Kansas City Chiefs gathers over 30,000 signatures after the kicker’s ‘sexist, homophobic, anti-trans, anti-abortion and racist’ college graduation speech
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-13423431/petition-chiefs-dismiss-harrison-butker-gathers-thousands-signatures.html
Gov. Justice Defeats Rep. Mooney in West Virginia GOP Senate Primary; Trump-endorsed governor in reddest of red states to face Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott in November election for Senate seat occupied by Democrats since 1958.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/justice-rolls-by-mooney-in-west-virginia-primary-and-into-fall-as-favorite-to-flip-manchin-seat-5649794
Dolly Parton, Krispy Kreme team up for new doughnuts
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/05/14/krispy-kreme-dolly-parton-doughnuts/73671814007/
Kendrick Lamar and Drake Just Showed Us the Future of Rap Beef
https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/kendrick-lamar-drake-rap-beef-future-1235676449/
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Blasts In at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100; Plus, Lamar’s “Euphoria” leaps 11-3 among his sparring with Drake, whose “Family Matters” debuts at No. 7.
https://www.billboard.com/lists/kendrick-lamar-not-like-us-hot-100-number-one-debut/
What Will the Commercial Success of ‘Not Like Us’ Mean for Kendrick Lamar’s Career — Or Drake’s?
https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/kendrick-not-like-us-drake-beef-charts-five-burning-questions-1235682403/
Not Like Us (song)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Not_Like_Us_(song)
Beyond Rap Beef: Kendrick Lamar’s Dark Accusations Against Drake (Including Sex Trafficking)
https://vigilantcitizen.com/latestnews/beyond-rap-beef-kendrick-lamars-dark-accusations-against-drake-and-his-industry-people/
Drake Pedophilia and Grooming Allegations
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/drake-pedophilia-and-grooming-allegations
Man Shot Outside Drake’s Home; Drake Not Injured, Police Say
https://variety.com/2024/music/news/man-shot-drake-home-1235994205/
Roger Corman, Pioneering Independent Producer and King of B Movies, Dies at 98
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/roger-corman-dead-producer-independent-b-movie-1235999591/
Video: Hollywood legend Roger Corman dies at age 98 (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y9ymxKWGwU
Image: @Hybrid’s Cover Art – Roger Corman’s ‘King of the B’s’
https://mediamonarchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240517_MorningMonarchy.jpg
Swedish Band Ghost to Premiere Documentary Film RITE HERE RITE NOW in June
https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Swedish-Band-Ghost-to-Premiere-Documentary-Film-RITE-HERE-RITE-NOW-in-June-20240501
Put a chick in it and make her gay: Natasha Lyonne has joined the cast of #TheFantasticFour in an unknown role.
https://vxtwitter.com/RottenTomatoes/status/1790799092026581075
Put a 🐥 in it and make her gay! ‘Queer Planet’ Trailer: Andrew Rannells Narrates LGBTQ+ Nature Doc
https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/queer-planet-trailer-andrew-rannells-lgbtq-nature-doc-1235005637/
‘Furiosa’ Fires Up Cannes With 6-Minute Standing Ovation for Anya Taylor-Joy and Teary Chris Hemsworth
https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/anya-taylor-joy-furiosa-cannes-standing-ovation-mad-max-1235999808/
They Went Woke: Oscars Facing Liquidity Crisis, Launch $500 Million Fundraising Drive As Viewers Flee
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/oscars-are-so-bad-theyve-launched-500-million-fundraising-drive
Kate Hudson releases ‘Glorious’ album, lead single is “Lookin’ for Another Star to Fuck”
https://www.allmusic.com/album/glorious-mw0004263039
The Co-op Flop: Inside the Chaotic Launch of OVG’s ‘Game Changing’ UK Arena — and What Comes Next; Construction delays and an aggressive opening calendar became a liability for the arena, billed as the UK’s largest.
https://www.billboard.com/pro/co-op-live-arena-chaotic-opening-explained-uk-arena-repair-pr-damage/
Meghan ‘flattered’ after genealogy test reveals her Nigerian heritage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-68998807
Miss USA resigns title on mental health grounds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68973924
Here’s the Lesson Every Smart Leader Should Learn From the Embarrassing Miss USA Resignations; Miss USA and Miss Teen USA have both handed back the crowns it took them years of work to win
https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/heres-lesson-every-smart-leader-should-learn-from-embarrassing-miss-usa-resignations.html
‘Taylor Swift bill’ signed into Minnesota law; The chief author of the bill put it forward after trying to get tickets for one of Swift’s concerts.
https://news.sky.com/story/taylor-swift-bill-signed-into-minnesota-law-13131646
Disney and Warner bundle streaming services to rival Netflix; The media giants are under pressure to attract more subscribers to their streaming services.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51nz9d2w3ro
The MLC Sues Spotify for Bundling, Cutting Royalties for Publishers and Songwriters; News of the suit comes a week after Billboard estimated that bundling would cause a loss of $150 million in royalties for songwriters in the next year.
https://www.billboard.com/business/publishing/spotify-sued-mlc-bundling-cutting-songwriter-royalties-1235684122/
Rock icon David Gilmour announces first UK shows in eight years
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/27734435/david-gilmour-comeback-new-single/
David Gilmour’s song, “The Piper’s Call”
https://www.lyricslayers.com/david-gilmour/the-pipers-call/
Video: Caitlin Johnstone – “Opposing The War Machine Is Cool Again” (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us1r9Wsvjts
#Booksmarts/Video: Void Rivals: A Surprise New Transformers and G.I. Joe Universe Revealed! (Audio // Jul. 21, 2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6raJM6yCNtc
#Booksmarts: Energon Universe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energon_Universe
#Booksmarts/#MorningMonarchy: For Those About to Rock – We Salute You! ‘MURDER FALCON’ and Metal in Comics 🤘📚 (Jun. 21, 2019)
https://mediamonarchy.com/20190621morningmonarchy/
#Booksmarts/Video: Robert Kirkman Talks About Void Rivals (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/T_X1uvpDYtI
#Booksmarts/Video: The History of Image Comics (So Much Damage) | Part 1: The Founding | SYFY WIRE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9a1XSyjjNg
May 2014 – Page 5 – Media Monarchy
https://mediamonarchy.com/2014/5/page/5/
Flashback: @PumpUpThaVolume: Episode110 – Smokin’ (May 17, 2014)
https://mediamonarchy.com/putv110/
Flashback: Only Suckers Abide by Food Expiration Dates (May 17, 2014)
https://mediamonarchy.com/only-suckers-abide-by-food-expiration/
Flashback: ‘Diamond’ Planets MoreCommon Than First Thought (May 17, 2014)
https://mediamonarchy.com/diamond-planets-more-common-than-firs/
Flashback: Exorcism Conference Addresses Need For More Demon-Fighting Priests (May 17, 2014)
https://mediamonarchy.com/exorcism-conference-addresses-need-for/
Flashback: Text to 911 Service Coming to Community Near You? (May 17, 2014)
https://mediamonarchy.com/text-to-911-service-coming-to-community/
Flashback: Global Raids Target ‘Blackshades’ Hacking Ring (May 17, 2014)
https://mediamonarchy.com/global-raids-target-blackshades-hacking/
#ThisDayInHistory/#MorningMonarchy: May 17, 2016 – Hidden Microphones Exposed As Part of Govt. Surveillance Program In The Bay Area (Audio)
https://mediamonarchy.com/20160517morningmonarchy/
#PumpUpThaVolume: May 17, 2016 ♬ School Of Seven Bells & Queens Of the Stone Age
https://mediamonarchy.com/20160517pumpupthavolume/
#MorningMonarchy: May 17, 2017 – @Heineken Buys Remaining Stake of #Sellout @LagunitasBeer 🍺 💰
https://mediamonarchy.com/20170517morningmonarchy/
#PumpUpThaVolume: May 17, 2017 ♬ BDAY BOY Nine Inch Nails & Beth Gibbons
https://mediamonarchy.com/20170517pumpupthavolume/
#MorningMonarchy: May 17, 2018 – Hawaii residents look as billowing cloud of smoke swarms into air from volcano
https://mediamonarchy.com/20180517morningmonarchy/
#PumpUpThaVolume: May 17, 2018 ♬ Frank Sinatra & Enya
https://mediamonarchy.com/20180517pumpupthavolume/
#NewWorldNextWeek: Israel Celebrates Birthday With Gaza Massacre + Age Of Rage & Patent Trolls
https://mediamonarchy.com/nwnw339-video/ // https://mediamonarchy.com/nwnw339-audio/
#MorningMonarchy: May 17, 2019 – TIM CONWAY DIES AT AGE 85 // Legendary Actress Doris Day Dies At 97
https://mediamonarchy.com/20190517morningmonarchy/
#PumpUpThaVolume: May 17, 2019 ♬ Tycho & Morrissey
https://mediamonarchy.com/20190517pumpupthavolume/
#MorningMonarchy: May 17, 2021 – The N95 mask is the liberal MAGA hat
https://mediamonarchy.com/20210517morningmonarchy/
#PumpUpThaVolume: May 17, 2021 ♬ Zombi & The Flaming Sideburns
https://mediamonarchy.com/20210517pumpupthavolume/
#MorningMonarchy: May 17, 2022 – On my bike ride this morning, saw a delivery robot lost in the woods
https://mediamonarchy.com/20220517morningmonarchy/
#PumpUpThaVolume: May 17, 2022 ♬ Front 242 & µ-Ziq
https://mediamonarchy.com/20220517pumpupthavolume/
#MorningMonarchy: May 17, 2023 – Grandma Who Supplied Cannabutter in Australia Sentenced
https://mediamonarchy.com/20230517morningmonarchy/
#PumpUpThaVolume: May 17, 2023 ♬ Those Darlins & Duane Eddy
https://mediamonarchy.com/20230517pumpupthavolume/
#NewWorldNextWeek: Aurora HAARPealis + Banks In Play & Rooftop Ninjas
https://vxtwitter.com/shartstorm8d8/status/1791279649135464779
#PumpUpThaVolume/#NewMusicFriday: #May17 w/Beth Gibbons, Twenty One Pilots, Slash, Collective Soul, Barry Adamson & Cage The Elephant // Plus: Dizzy Gillespie, Cannonball Adderley Quintet, Kirk Whalum and more! Like Of Montreal, Joywave and, yes, Kate Hudson, Childish Gambino, The Mavericks and Steve Albini’s Shellac!
https://mediamonarchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240517_NewMusicFriday.png // https://www.allmusic.com/newreleases/20240517
#PumpUpThaVolume/#TruthMusic: The Boatrawker – “Astrazenity” (Audio)
https://youtu.be/18DFkg7JT_g