A former Rolling Stone says the Met has his stolen guitar. The museum disputes it
It’s only rock ‘n’ roll, but it’s messy.
A guitar once played by two members of the Rolling Stones is at the center of a dispute between the band’s former guitarist Mick Taylor and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The 1959 Gibson Les Paul was donated to the Met as part of what the New York museum calls “a landmark gift of more than 500 of the finest guitars from the golden age of American guitar making.” The donor is Dirk Ziff, a billionaire investor and guitar collector, Associated Press reported.
When the Met announced the gift in May, Taylor thought he recognized the guitar, with its distinctive “starburst” finish, as an instrument he last saw in 1971, when the Stones were recording the album “Exile on Main St.” at Keith Richards’ rented villa in the south of France.
In the haze of drugs and rock ‘n’ roll that pervaded the sessions, a number of instruments went missing, believed stolen, according to Associated Press.
‘Captain Saab’ set recreates 19th-century Kathmandu
The shooting set of the film ‘Captain Saab’ has been built in Tinkune, Kathmandu, to depict the city as it looked in the 19th century. The production team has recreated the architecture of that era, with the set featuring identical, old-style white attached houses.
“We cannot build dozens of new concrete houses in the busy city of Kathmandu. That’s why we’ve colored and modified the existing ones to achieve the desired effect,” said director Dipendra K Khanal. “We’ve also designed the costumes to match the period.”
The set includes vintage white houses, old vehicles on the streets, Newar community members trading using kharpan and doko, and costumes that reflect the fashion of the time. “Our goal is to authentically portray the era we’re representing,” said Khanal. “We’re doing our best within the limits of our budget and capabilities, which is why we’re focusing on set design.”
The filming of Captain Saab began on July 26. In addition to Kathmandu, shooting will take place in Dhumkharka, Bethanchowk, Chitwan, and Birgunj in Kavre district. The film, directed by Khanal, is a biopic of Capt Rameshwar Thapa, a helicopter pilot, businessman, and media entrepreneur.
Presented by Screenplay Production, Yarsa Studio, and Rich Entertainment, the film stars Khagendra Lamichhane, Suraksha Pant, and Sanjog Rasaili in the lead roles. It is produced by Khanal, Karan Shrestha, and Shrishtima Khanal, with Srijana Napit serving as executive producer.
The screenplay is written by director Khanal and the film is co-directed by Krishna Bahadur Thapa. Saugat Basnet is the chief assistant director. Royal Bhimsen (Trident Concept) is responsible for poster and publicity design, while Aki Thekpa Production Desire, Rohit Raj Gautam, and Bishnu Budhathoki serve as production managers.
Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis
Justin Timberlake has revealed he is living with Lyme disease, BBC reported.
The 44-year-old said he was "shocked" to receive the diagnosis but it explained why he "would be on stage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or, just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness".
The Cry Me A River singer shared his diagnosis on Instagram following the conclusion of his Forget Tomorrow world tour.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. A few people diagnosed and treated for the disease can continue to have symptoms, like tiredness, aches and loss of energy, that can last for years, according to BBC.
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath's bat-biting frontman, dies aged 76
Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath, earned his infamy biting the head off a bat on stage and pursuing a drug-fuelled lifestyle before reinventing himself as a loveable if often foul-mouthed reality TV star, Reuters reported.
Known to fans as "The Prince of Darkness" and the "Godfather of Heavy Metal," Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family said in a statement on Tuesday.
"It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love," his family said, asking for their privacy to be respected, according to Reuters.
Osbourne kicked off his career blaring out Black Sabbath's hits, from "Paranoid" to "War Pigs" to "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath". Those plus a string of solo releases saw him sell more than 100 million records worldwide.
