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Jul192020 by adminNo Comments

Twitter disables Trump retweet over use of Linkin Park music

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Twitter has taken down a video retweeted by Donald Trump that contained music from the US rock band Linkin Park, citing a copyright complaint.The content was replaced with a notice saying: "This media has been disabled in response to a report by the copyright owner." It is the latest incident in an increasingly fractious relationship between the social media platform and the US president, who has accused Twitter of "stifling free speech". Mr Trump had retweeted a campaign-style video posted by the White House's director of social media, Dan Scavino.It was taken down after a Digital Millennium Copyright Act notice was issued by Machine Shop Entertainment. A notice was posted on the Lumen Database, which collects requests for removal of online materials. ...

Jul252017 by adminNo Comments

Linkin Park hearts 'broken' by singer's suicide

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Linkin Park have said their "hearts are broken" following the suicide of lead singer Chester Bennington.Bennington, 41, was found dead in the bedroom of his home in Palos Verdes, near Los Angeles last Thursday, and, while a note has not been found, the LA County Coroner announced he had hanged himself.The US rock group said "the shockwaves of grief and denial are still sweeping through our family as we come to grips with what has happened".Video:April - Sky speaks to Chester Bennington The band's statement, which was addressed to Bennington, said his family "want the world to know that you were the best husband, son, and father; the family will never be whole without you"."Talking with you about the years ahead together, your excitement was infectious. Your absence leaves a void that can n...

Jul212017 by adminNo Comments

Linkin Park star's wife falls victim to SICK Twitter hack after his suicide

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Chester Bennington was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday July 20, shortly before 9am.The singer had openly struggled with drug and alcohol addictions at various times during his life.Now, Bennington's wife Talinda's Twitter account appears to have been hacked following his tragic death.During Thursday evening, a number of strange messages appeared on her account.TWITTERSHOCKING: Chester Bennington's wife has been hacked on TwitterStars we've lost in 2017 The famous faces we've lost so far in 2017.HBO True Blood star Nelsan Ellis dies aged just 39 GETTYTRAGIC: Chester Bennington took his own lifeAfter just minutes, the first three messages were deleted.A short while later, a fourth tweet appeared and was almost immediately removed.After a further 3...

Jul202017 by adminNo Comments

Linkin Park lead tributes to dead bandmate Chester Bennington

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The music world is coming to terms with the shock passing of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, who was found dead in his Los Angeles home shortly before 9am today.According to TMZ, the 41-year-old committed suicide by hanging himself.Linkin Park singer and guitarist Mike Shinoda is the first member of the band to comment on the tragic death.In a post addressed to his 700k followers, he wrote: "Shocked and heartbroken, but it's true. An official statement will come out as soon as we have one."GettyStars we've lost in 2017 Famous faces who have died in 2017HBO True Blood star Nelsan Ellis dies aged just 39 TwitterHEARTBROKEN: Mike confirmed news of Chester's death Several other members of the music community have also taken to Twitter to share their reactio...