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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Linkin Park Drop ‘One More Light' From Live Shows After Bennington's Death
Linkin Park's emotional ballad 'One More Light' will no longer feature in the band's live performances. In a new interview with The Guardian, co-founder Mike Shinoda shared that certain songs have been removed from setlists following Chester Bennington's death in 2017, with 'One More Light' being one of the most significant omissions. More from Billboard Selena Gomez Celebrates 33rd Birthday With Benny Blanco, Taylor Swift & More Mariah Carey 'MC16' Album Details Coming Tomorrow Fans Choose BTS' 'Permission to Dance On Stage' Live Album as This Week's Favorite New Music 'I think we all wanted our show to be really good vibes,' Shinoda said. 'I want you walking away feeling like, this was such a wonderful, special, fun night.' He added that there are some Linkin Park tracks that he would 'feel weird' performing without Bennington, including 'One More Light.' 'It was originally written for a woman at the label that we worked with who passed away,' Shinoda explained. 'Then, after Chester passed, the world decided that it was about him. And so that's just too sad to play.' The decision comes as Linkin Park navigate a new chapter in their career. Last year, the band introduced Dead Sara's Emily Armstrong as their new lead vocalist and released From Zero, their first album since Bennington's passing. The album debuted at No. 1 on numerous Billboard charts last November, except for the Billboard 200 and Top Album Sales, where it arrived at No. 2. Following its deluxe reissue with additional tracks on May 16, From Zero saw a return to Top Album Sales (at No. 5), Top Hard Rock Albums (No. 4), Vinyl Albums (No. 8), Top Alternative Albums (No. 9), Top Rock Albums (No. 15), Top Rock & Alternative Albums (No. 17), Indie Store Album Sales (No. 17) and the Billboard 200 (No. 71) charts dated May 31. The band is currently in the middle of their From Zero world tour, which recently included high-profile stops at the UEFA Champions League Final in Munich and a sold-out show at London's Wembley Stadium, with their U.S. leg set to kick off July 29. 'One More Light' was the title track from Linkin Park's final album with Bennington, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
USA Today
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Linkin Park talks Emily Armstrong backlash, the Chester Bennington song they won't play
Linkin Park has been through the rock 'n' roll gauntlet, but the musical warriors are forging ahead. The Grammy-winning alt-rock group, previously fronted by lead singer Chester Bennington, opened up about its latest lineup with co-lead singer Emily Armstrong in an interview with The Guardian published Friday, July 18. The Dead Sara frontwoman was enlisted by Linkin Park after the band ended its indefinite hiatus following Bennington's 2017 death. However, Linkin's changing of the guard was not without controversy. The group's selection of Armstrong sparked backlash among fans, in part due to Armstrong's alleged ties to the Church of Scientology and convicted "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson. Even Bennington's family, namely mother Susan Eubanks and son Jaime Bennington, criticized the lineup change. "I was a little bit naive about it, to be honest," Armstrong, 39, told the British outlet of the controversy. "But I'm old enough to know the difference between real life and the internet." Offering his take on the backlash, co-lead singer and rhythm guitarist Mike Shinoda suggested that the selection of a female vocalist may have drawn the ire of fans because listeners were "used to Linkin Park being six guys and the voice of a guy leading this song." "There were people who lashed out at Emily, and it was really because she wasn't a guy," Shinoda, 48, said. "They were just so uncomfortable with what it was that they chose a ton of things to complain about. They're pointing in 10 different directions, saying: 'This is why I'm mad, this is why the band sucks.'" "From Zero," Linkin Park's first album with Armstrong, was released in November and peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Rock Albums chart. The band is currently playing on the From Zero World Tour, which is expected to return to North America on July 29 with a show in Brooklyn, New York. Linkin Park album review: Rockers roar back as they start 'From Zero' with singer Emily Armstrong Why Linkin Park won't play 'One More Light' on tour Linkin Park is honoring its musical legacy on the road, but there are some boundaries. The band, whose early hits "In the End," "Crawling," "Numb" and "Breaking the Habit" helped define 2000s alternative rock, pays tribute to its iconic catalog in the setlist for the From Zero World Tour. "We all wanted our show to be really good vibes," Shinoda told The Guardian. "I want you walking away feeling like, this was such a wonderful, special, fun night." Chester Bennington's mom 'repelled' by Linkin Park performing with new singer To that end, the band is refraining from performing a handful of songs that Shinoda explained would "feel weird playing" onstage, such as "One More Light." The song serves as the title track for Bennington's final album with the band (Bennington died by suicide two months after the album's May 2017 release). Shinoda said the song was originally written "for a woman at the label that we worked with who passed away," but fans have since dedicated it as a tribute to Bennington. "After Chester passed, the world decided that it was about him," Shinoda said. "And so, that's just too sad to play." Contributing: KiMi Robinson and Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY
Express Tribune
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Linkin Park removes One More Light from live shows after Chester Bennington's death
Linkin Park has confirmed that the song One More Light will no longer feature in their live performances following the death of frontman Chester Bennington. The track, which was the title song of the band's final album with Bennington, has been described as 'too sad to play' by co-founder Mike Shinoda. In an interview with The Guardian, Shinoda explained that the song was originally written for a colleague at their record label who had passed away. 'Then, after Chester passed, the world decided that it was about him. And so that's just too sad to play,' he said. Bennington died in 2017, and Shinoda later released his solo album Post Traumatic, which reflected his personal grief while maintaining a connection with fans. He said the album offered a place where fans could feel reassured that he was still present for them. Following Bennington's passing, Shinoda shared that performing live eventually became 'exhausting' as he coped with his own grief while recognising the emotional reactions of fans during concerts. He compared the experience to therapists who require support themselves after helping others. Linkin Park has since returned to live performances with a new lead singer, Emily Armstrong, and drummer Colin Brittain, following a seven-year hiatus. Bassist Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell recently spoke about the band's return and working with new members during an interview with 98 Rock radio.
Buzz Feed
20-07-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
Surprising Ways Couples Cope In Sexless Marriages
In an ideal world, a relationship would be emotionally and physically fulfilling. But sometimes life can get in the way, leading to the physical side of a relationship ending up on the back burner. In r/AskReddit, someone asked, "How many people are in a sexless marriage? How do you cope?" People wrote in sharing their experiences, and what was surprising was that it wasn't all bleak. In fact, quite heartwarming at times. Here's what people had to say: "I remind myself that 'in sickness and good health' was a part of my vows. Neither of us wanted this. He has cancer; it isn't a choice, and I realize that. I also know that he would be understanding if it was me. He is my person, period. Over time, one realizes intimacy takes on a different direction and connotation than sex. One makes it work however they can. With honesty and humor, it works." —Bennington_Booyah "My wife has Lupus. I hope one day she's well enough to be intimate again. In the meantime, I'm there for her. Sickness and health weren't just a promise. It's hard sometimes, but it's not something she wants or has control over. We find other things to do together. Lately, it's RoadCraft. Co-op video games are far from sex, but we're together." "Seven years married here. We drifted into almost a full year with zero intimacy after our second kid. A candid talk without blame, checking hormones with a doctor, and carving out kid-free date time helped us reset. Once the fatigue and quiet resentment eased, the spark returned on its own." "Porn, jerking off, working out a lot, trying hard not to think about the fact that I have another 30-plus years of this until I die. You know, happy thoughts." "I already got a few DMs and want to clarify: It's a 100% legit medical issue with her. It is absolutely not her fault. I might get frustrated or more at times, but I do not at all throw blame on anyone other than the fucking universe. I still get to vent and complain online anonymously, though, because it's not my fault either."—_Dadshome_ "It is not fun, and I barely cope. Not having sex is fine, really, but feeling rejected by your spouse is the most soul-crushing thing in the world. I'll have a couple of months where I'm fine, then I'll slip into a headspace where I can't stand the rejection. My self-esteem is absolutely destroyed, and it can affect my mental health. Masturbation doesn't make any difference to me. It isn't the need to orgasm that I miss, it's the connection and validation." "It was terrible. The most lonely feeling in the world is having a spouse that doesn't want you. She eventually left me roughly a year ago. Now, I'm no longer in a sexless marriage, I just have a sexless life. But I don't feel nearly as lonely or hopeless as I used to." "I've been writing smut for myself. " —Marmamat "My wife has MS. She told me the night we met. Although I didn't know what I was getting into then, I'm more aware of it now. Touching her is like sending shock waves through her body. She's not in a wheelchair even though she's had her diagnosis for almost 25 years. We're both in our early 50s. She's super smart, funny, crass, sexy, and all tatted up — everything I want in a woman. We built our final home three years ago. It's ADA-compliant and ready for her if she ever needs it to be wheelchair accessible. She's my person. Sex isn't everything. We've had great sex together. Now, we have a great life together." "I originally was going to pass on this, but I read several posts and felt sorry for a few of you. My wife of more than 45 years and I had a fantastic sex life even after kids. She now has Alzheimer's, and I am her caregiver. I take care of her all day, every day. Sex is a thing of the past, as she no longer has the capability of understanding it. As I sit in my office late at night, sometimes relaxing and gathering my thoughts, I still get aroused by the memories. I want to say to all of you, still young and having issues, fix them and talk to your partner." "We're both just not that into it. I find joy in other things and so does she. We both have personal reasons from our past as to why we aren't that into it, but yeah, it's never bothered me." —Particular_Stop_3332 "Lots of masturbation." —BobsOtherAccount"This. And tears. Lots of tears."—BrilliantNo1622 "We're both on antidepressants that kill our sex drive. Honestly, it's great! I love my wife. She's my best friend. I think she's beautiful and sexy and smart and amazing, but I have no urge to act on that physically, and she's in the same boat." "My wife has fibromyalgia and Sjogren's syndrome, so she's frequently tired and not feeling well. She also has a demanding job on top of our kids being in demanding activities. Not having sex isn't ideal, but I didn't get married because I was trying to get laid constantly. I got married because she's my best friend. We have been trying to include each other in more of our hobbies as a substitute, so she comes golfing with me and my friends now. I go to game nights with her coworkers and friends. It isn't a 1:1 swap, but at least we still have a relationship. I'm hoping someday we get back to having regular intimate relations, but until then, we're just trying to continue enjoying each other's company. "Menopause and antidepressants killed it. She is the love of my life. I hope it will change. Nobody asks for it, and it's upsetting, but then you accept that it's the way things are now." —Fun-Contribution-601 "My wife hit menopause, and the sex kind of dried up. I have health issues that make sex a tough thing for us, also. I think we don't 'cope,' we just accept. And we're not completely devoid of sex; it's just VERY infrequent. You wouldn't know by how we flirt, though. I think the important thing that we both remember is that it's still us, and we still take every chance to remind each other how sexy we think the other is. My ass gets squeezed on the regular, and so do my spouse's boobs. The point being, we still LOVE and adore each other, so we still have FUN." "My partner is asexual, but I'm not. I knew what I was signing up for, and it's not a big deal to me. If ours had been a sexual relationship from the beginning, it might be different, but I doubt it. I'm perfectly capable of seeing to my own needs." —FeatherShard "A vibrator!" "Marriage vows are more than sex, the same way as houses are more than the kitchens. While that's true, it shouldn't be used to imply that sex is optional. Love means doing what is necessary for the other person's benefit, which includes sex in appropriate circumstances (in consideration of medical problems, etc.)." "I'm in a sexless marriage. We opened it up. The marriage was worth keeping, so we just outsourced sex." "Sometimes people have affairs. This is highly criticized, but it happens. It could be that having an affair makes it easier to stay, less irritable, and better to relax. This will get downvotes, but remember, people choose different ways to manage this. I'm an older divorced woman. I don't want another husband, and I'm completely happy with my life. I tried dating for fun and only found men who wanted to get married or control me. I miss and greatly enjoy sex. So, I started seeing married men. They are usually very polite, amazing lovers, enthusiastic, and they know how to stay in their lane." "They're not showing up at my house wanting to meet my family or calling my job. I have a few lovers who are all married. They love their wives and families and don't want to disrupt their lives and potentially hurt a lot of people by getting divorced. But they miss the connection, the fun, and the feeling of being wanted and desired. They would much prefer to make love to their wives. Different people make different choices."—Smooth_Examination81 And finally, "It sucks. There are a few strategies I have used over the years. 1. Part of what you get through sex is connection. If you're not having sex, you can still find connection, but it just takes a lot more time and effort to bond. Spend A LOT of positive quality time together. 2. Develop hobbies that fulfill you — exercise, reading, a musical instrument, art, something that gives you joy and relieves stress that you can do alone and be in complete control of when and how often you do it. 3. Masturbate. Like a shit-ton if you have to. If you're feeling alone, neglected, and heartbroken, you'll care a lot less after an orgasm — even if it's self-administered. It's NOT the same, but having some kind of independent control over your sexuality helps." How important is sex in a marriage or a relationship? What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Yahoo
I turned my two-car garage into an Airbnb to afford living in my dream town. I've made $35,000 a year and get to share the area I love.
Briee Della Rocca wanted to live in Williamstown, Massachusetts, but worried she couldn't afford it. When a home came on the market, she decided to get creative to get some income out of it. Now her garage makes her five figures a year, and she gets to show off her dream town. This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Briee Della Rocca, an Airbnb host in Williamstown, Massachusetts, about 40 miles from Albany, New York. She converted her two-car garage into an Airbnb to help afford to live in her preferred town. The conversations have been edited for length and clarity. My husband and I are both New Yorkers, but we moved up to southern Vermont in 2002 or 2003. Having grown up as a renter my whole life, it was wild to see that you could — at the time, anyway — purchase a house in Bennington, Vermont, for less than $100,000. We weren't purchasing when we moved up there, but even the rents were so much more affordable. We were early in our twenties, just out of college, and trying to figure out where we would make a life. And a huge factor in that — and what's remained consistent throughout our choice of where we place ourselves — is whether or not it makes sense and you can afford to live there. We had a duplex property in Bennington a year into moving there because it was so cheap. That was literally how we, at 22 years old, afforded a house. One side paid the mortgage, and we lived on the other side for free. We knew it wasn't a long-term house, and that it was a necessity for the mortgage. We eventually bought this great house in Shaftsbury, Vermont, for about $250,000, situated on a hill surrounded by mountain views, and we thought we would live there forever. It was a simple ranch, but gorgeous and we loved it. However, the public schools were not ideal for our family and kids. We tried them for a couple of years, and they weren't good at all. So, we started to enroll our kids in private schools, and we realized we're big public school advocates. We wanted the kids to have a bigger school experience. So we started to look at places where public school systems were known to be good. When we were looking for our next place to enroll the kids in public school, we wanted my husband to be able to keep his job in Bennington. It's a dream job, so it needed to be commutable. We had lived in Williamstown before we had children and absolutely loved it here. People love living here, and they don't want to leave — who can blame them? So it's rare that houses come up, and when they do, it's a very competitive market. We were looking for a place where the kids could go to the schools, but we also wanted to be in the town itself, and walk and have sidewalks and be able to let our kids have unplanned meetups — kids still knock on the door and say, "Can so-and-so come out and play," here. It's amazing, and we very much wanted that. When this house came up, we were the first people to see it. I think it was eight hours after it came on to market. It's right in the center of town, and we were like, "Oh my God, we need this house." We looked at 10 or 11 houses, but every single one had to clear a few hurdles for me: One of them being it had to be able to produce some form of income. The house was outside of our budget, but it had a two-car tandem garage attached to it. I literally was up in the attic space, and my realtor came in and I said, "This is where we'll put the guest suite." In our last house, we converted our basement into an office for me as well as a guest suite for our family who visited frequently. We did host the occasional stay on Airbnb, so I had experience, but I was not really thinking of it as a business. What I really wanted in our new home was consistent income that could be counted on throughout the year. I didn't know what that was, but I just knew that it would be consistent. We bought the home for $637,000. We both knew that long-term, living here wouldn't be comfortable for us on our salaries alone. It would be very difficult if we didn't have another idea about how we could use our space to make it more comfortable. We took out a $100,000 loan to do the renovation. It was a business investment and a home investment because we knew that it would increase the value of our home. The loan covered basically everything, soup to nuts: Building, driveway, furnishing, the whole bit. Obviously, we have to pay the loan, so it's like a small mortgage. Then anything after that is income. In 2024, it earned $35,000. That was its first year. This coming year, we will beat those expectations — we're already ahead. I was thinking, "What if I designed this space as this one-unit, deeply personal hospitality experience that wasn't about scaling it or just making a space someone could stay for the night? It was about intentionally reflecting this love letter to this town and to this community and place that we were so drawn to. We built something that was small — it's just under 500 square feet — but every choice I made, from the stone counters, to the radiant floors, to the fence, to when you arrive at the Ritz-Carlton bed, is a part of a story. I want you to come in and feel like you got to live inside of this story of Williamstown in the area and retreat and feel like you've not only gotten that experience outside in the town, but when you come back into the space itself. Community, especially this community, is so important to us. I couldn't be gladder to share this with people. It makes me so glad to be here and welcome people, and I love when our neighbors send guests over and we get to host their families. It just feels like an extension of making this community more comfortable for visitors and for the people that live here year round. 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