Music
Carlos Santana Deletes Apology Over Trans Closet Comment
Carlos Santana has removed a Facebook apology he wrote after a viral video surfaced this week showing him saying transgender persons should stay “in the closet.” The 76-year-old musician can be seen interrupting the show in the video to share his opinions on gender identity with an audience of 5,000 people.
“When God made you and me, before we came out of the womb, you know who you are and what you are,” Santana, who grew up in San Francisco, said in the YouTube video, which was posted on Aug. 19.
“Later on, as you grow out of it, you see things and begin to believe that you could be something that sounds good, but you know it’s not right.” Because a woman is still a woman and a guy is still a man. That’s all. Whatever you want to do in the closet is your prerogative. That’s fine with me.”
Carlos Santana apologised on Facebook: “I realise that what I said hurt people, and that was not my intent.” I truly apologise to the transgender community and anyone else I may have upset.”
However, Carlos Santana had removed that statement from his Facebook profile by the next morning.
During his rant last month, filmed at a Hard Rock Live at the Etess Arena stop on his 1001 Rainbows Tour and first shared on Reddit, Santana also praised comedian Dave Chappelle, referring to the comedian who came under fire for making transphobic jokes in his 2021 Netflix special “The Closer” as “my brother.”
Santana’s words received criticism from a variety of sources, including San Francisco Pride executive director Suzanne Ford and board president Nguyen Pham.
“Carlos Santana’s recent anti-trans comments are particularly disheartening as he is a prominent Bay Area resident,” they said in a joint statement to the Chronicle.
“The fact that he used his incredible platform, onstage, to spew hate underscores the gravity of perpetuating misinformation in a society where gender’s spectrum is well-established.”
The incident occurred as anti-LGBTQ legislation was being introduced in state legislatures across the United States. Almost two dozen states have prohibited or limited transgender athletes from participating in sports at the K-12 or collegiate levels. Approximately 20 states have passed laws or policies, some of which have been overturned by courts, prohibiting gender-affirming medical care, such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and minor surgery.
“Carlos Santana’s influence necessitates responsible discourse, particularly given the marginalised position of transgender people facing discrimination and violence,” Ford and Pham wrote.
“As a community striving for inclusivity, we must use this moment to reinforce empathy, education, and unity in the face of discriminatory policies, and to encourage allies like Santana to use their influence to promote understanding rather than perpetuate harmful stereotypes.”
The debut of the video coincided with the release of tickets for Santana’s upcoming documentary, “Carlos: The Santana Journey,” directed by Emmy Award winner Rudy Valdez.
The documentary, which will air on September 23, will showcase previously unseen archive material charting Santana’s life from his childhood in Tijuana, Mexico, where he struggled with poverty and sexual assault, through his rise in the San Francisco music scene and subsequent international stardom.
Santana was up in San Francisco’s Mission District and attended Mission High School before breaking out with singles like “Black Magic Woman” and “Evil Ways,” as well as the multiplatinum “Supernatural” album in 1999.
Guitarist Carlos Santana currently resides in Las Vegas and will start his 11th year of residency at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay next month, after a brief sabbatical due to a heart treatment in 2021.
Santana informed the audience at the same events where the viral video was taken, “We want you to feel precious and priceless because you are significant and meaningful.” It is critical to validate and appreciate yourself.”
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Celebrity
American Who Made Social Media Threats Against Taylor Swift Detained Ahead Of German Concert
BERLIN — An American man who made threats against Taylor Swift on social media was seized before her first concert in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, and will be held in custody until her gigs there end, authorities said Thursday.
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American Who Made Social Media Threats Against Taylor Swift Detained Ahead Of German Concert
According to police, the accused stalker, a 34-year-old whose name has not been disclosed, had a ticket to Taylor’s concert at Gelsenkirchen’s Veltins-Arena on Wednesday. They stated that he was detained at event admission checks because an early assessment could not completely rule out a risk.
According to police, the man threatened Taylor and her partner on social media. They say he was detained after receiving tips from the event’s organizers.
The American superstar will perform in Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as part of her Eras tour. According to authorities, a local court has ordered that the suspected stalker be detained until Saturday.
They went on to say that Swift and the audience were always safe. The event drew approximately 60,000 people on Wednesday evening and went off without incident.
American Who Made Social Media Threats Against Taylor Swift Detained Ahead Of German Concert
Before the concerts, Gelsenkirchen temporarily renamed the town “Swiftkirchen” and honored the singer on a “Walk of Fame” dedicated to local luminaries.
Taylor has plans to perform in two more German cities after Gelsenkirchen: Hamburg and Munich.
SOURCE | AP
Nobody puts Britney Spears in a corner.
The singer was highlighted on a recent episode of “The Osbournes Podcast,” in which Ozzy Osbourne stated that he was “fed up with seeing poor old Britney Spears dancing on social media.”
“You know, it’s sad,” the renowned rocker admitted. “Very, very sad.”
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Britney Spears Has A Message For Ozzy Osbourne After He Called Her Dancing ‘Sad’
His family agreed, including his wife Sharon and older children Kelly and Jack Osbourne.
Britney, who routinely posts videos of herself dancing on social media, noticed and responded with a lengthy comment.
She began her essay by mentioning Kate Beckinsale’s 2001 film Serendipity and stating that “incredibly cruel people were talking about [Beckinsale] needs more age-appropriate content.” Beckinsale, who is in her fifties (as Britney also highlighted), has been known to confront social media bullies.
Britney then reacted to the Osbournes’ complaints. She stated that she rarely dances and responded to Sharon Osbourne’s description of her as “a poor little thing” by saying, “I’m not poor at all!!!”
Britney Spears Has A Message For Ozzy Osbourne After He Called Her Dancing ‘Sad’
“I taught dance lessons to a few adolescents last week… Spears wrote, “A lot of the kids were too thin, and some were too big.” “I know what it’s like to be judged, so it’s a ridiculous and stupid subject initially, but I think it’s important to HELP EACH OTHER and invite each other to places that help our souls to grow!!!”
Spears closed her email to the Osbournes, whom she described as “the most boring family known to mankind,” by ordering them to “kindly f**k off.”
SOURCE | CNN
Tenacious D, the comedic rock duo comprised of Jack Black and Kyle Gass, has postponed the remainder of their tour following Gass’ remarks about the murder attempt on Donald Trump.
On Sunday, while onstage at a concert in Sydney, Black presented Gass with a birthday cake and urged him to “make a wish”. Gass responded, “Don’t miss Trump next time,” an apparent reference to the previous day’s rally shooting, which left the former president with a damaged ear. The footage of Gass was widely shared on social media.
Jack Black Ends Tenacious D Tour After Bandmate’s Trump Shooting Comment
“What was mentioned during the broadcast on Sunday caught me off guard. “I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any way,” Black wrote in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “After much thought, I no longer believe it is right to continue the Tenacious D tour, and any future creative plans are paused. I appreciate the fans’ support and understanding.”
Following Black’s statement, Gass apologized on Instagram.
“The line I improvised Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake,” the comedian wrote Tuesday. “I condemn all forms of violence against anyone. What happened was a tragedy, and I sincerely apologize for my lack of judgment.”
The band recently finished touring in the United States and Europe. Their “Spicy Meatball Tour” is set to resume Tuesday night in Newcastle. This month, they will visit most major cities in Australia and New Zealand before returning to the United States for a few chosen dates in October.
Jack Black Ends Tenacious D Tour After Bandmate’s Trump Shooting Comment
“Frontier Touring regret to advise that Tenacious D’s concert tonight at Newcastle Entertainment Centre has been postponed,” their touring firm stated on Instagram Tuesday. “Ticket holders are asked to hold onto their tickets until further information is available.”
A band representative referred the Associated Press to Black’s remark when approached for further comment. Details about reimbursements for the remaining tour dates were not immediately available.
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