Kurt Cobain: Last News

Three decades after rockstar Kurt Cobain‘s tragic death, his autopsy report has allegedly leaked online. The leak comes from a man named Tom Gra

Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong has said it’s “fucking cool” that people see him as “a bisexual icon”.Armstrong has long been outspoken on homophobia, transphobia and other forms of discrimination, recently saying that the moral panic over trans issues is “fucking close-minded”.Speaking to PEOPLE, Armstrong – who first came out as bisexual in 1995 – said: “I think it’s fucking cool that someone calls me a bisexual icon. I’ve seen that before.

Kurt Cobain-inspired opera based on the film Last Days will have its US premiere next month.The opera, based on Gus Van Sant’s 2005 film loosely inspired by the late Nirvana musician, had its debut at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre in London in 2022.It’s now set to arrive in the US with a premiere at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on February 6. Tickets are available to purchase here.A description for opera, directed by Van Sant and produced by HBO Films, says that the performance “plunges into the torment that created a modern myth”.The opera follows a successful musician called Blake, who escapes a rehab facility before taking his own life.A synopsis continues: “The safety of his house is soon disrupted by a slew of unwelcome guests—an insistent delivery worker, a pair of Mormons on a mission, a chorus of scrounging friends, and the ominous figure of the property’s groundskeeper.“Matters are made worse by the never-ending phone calls from his Manager and presence of a Private Investigator and Superfan stalking nearby.

Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ album, has had his child pornography lawsuit against the band reinstated by a US Court of Appeals.In September 2022, a US District judge in Los Angeles ruled that the ‘Nevermind’ cover image, which features a naked photograph of four-month-old Elden, did not constitute child pornography. That was the third time that Elden had attempted to sue the surviving members of the band – Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic – as well as the estate of Kurt Cobain, photographer Krik Weddle and numerous record labels.At that time, the court told Elden, now 32, that he would not be allowed to file a fourth lawsuit, and lawyers representing Nirvana dubbed the ruling a “final conclusion” to a saga that had begun back in August 2021.However, in December 2022, Elden moved to appeal the court’s dismissal.

Kurt Cobain has explained how the Nirvana frontman “made a huge difference to the LGBTQ+ community”, and how her work is a reflection on “depression, alienation and detachment”.Aberdeen opened at London’s Soho Theatre this week, receiving its press night last night (Thursday December 7) after receiving critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe. Penned and acted out by writer and comedian Cassie Workman, the one-woman poetry play is a homage to Cobain as she “traverses time and space in a bid to save the life of her hero, in his US hometown of Aberdeen, Washington”.“I’m transgender, and transgender people go through a second puberty,” Workman told NME.

Bikini Kill have announced details of a UK and Europe tour to take place next summer.The riot grrrl pioneers will play a series of eleven shows in June, including a headline set at London’s Roundhouse on June 12. Tickets go on general sale at midday on Friday (November 17).

Kurt Cobain has gone on auction, described as “maybe the most expensive packet of cigarettes ever”.The variety of memorabilia is the latest of Cobain’s items to go on auction. It’s set to see various items owned and used by the late Nirvana vocalist and guitarist sold off to those who want to own a part of the grunge icon’s possessions.Among the latest round of items hitting the auction block at Julien’s auctions next week is a pack of cigarettes owned by the musician, which are predicted to become “the most expensive pack of cigarettes ever” when sold (via Associated Press).“American Spirit menthols were the preferred brand of the late rock star,” reads the official lot description of the item.

embarked on her second marriage at age 31 — to Riley Hawk, the 30-year-old son of skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. A year ago, Frances celebrated her 30th birthday by triumphantly posting “I made it!” on Instagram.But the odds were against her from the start.An infamous 1992 article in Vanity Fair alleged that her parents were junkies and that Love was shooting heroin when pregnant with her.

Dave Grohl has released an expanded deluxe edition of his memoir, The Storyteller: Tales In Life & Music.First released in 2021, the original version of the book recounted the Foo Fighters frontman’s life and music career, from his origins in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. to his experiences touring from the age of 18.Now, an expanded version of The Storyteller, which hit bookshelves yesterday (October 31) is said to include a variety of additional and never-before-seen content.The Storyteller’s deluxe paperback edition includes a first-person essay about Grohl’s philosophy on creativity, and a series of writing prompts aimed at sparking readers’ own creative pursuits.The updated memoir also provides insight into the genesis and songwriting behind four Foo Fighters songs, and how Grohl’s relationship to these songs has evolved over time.Elsewhere, the new edition features a specialty playlist that Grohl listens to while cooking or driving, and a recount of the musician’s first time meeting Paul McCartney – previously an audiobook exclusive.These insights add to the already expansive list of experiences detailed in The Storyteller’s original version, which described run-ins with the likes of Elton John, Pantera and Josh Homme, among many others.The memoir also touches on Grohl’s time as a member of Nirvana, an experience he later said he was “scared to write” given the sensitivity around frontman Kurt Cobain’s death.

Katie Holmes channeled her love of dance into a recent shoot with acclaimed photographer Mark Seliger. On Tuesday, the 44-year-old actress shared a gallery of stunning photos inspired by ballet.A post shared by Katie Holmes (@katieholmes)The Alone Together star, showed off her effortless beauty and movement in the photos, wearing a black oversized suit in two of the images, and a black dress with her hair slicked back into a perfect bun. She said they were taken a few weeks ago at his studio.

EXCLUSIVE: A documentary about legendary Pacific Northwest band The Sonics, who influenced the likes of Nirvana, Mudhoney and The White Stripes, has been picked up by nascent distributor The Forge.

Kurt Cobain’s daughter has found her prince charming!

Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk have tied the knot in an intimate ceremony. The 31-year-old daughter of musicians Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, and the 30-year-old son of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk got married earlier this month in Los Angeles, after being romantically linked since January 2021.The pair had their special day on October 7 after receiving their marriage license in September in San Diego County.

Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Hole frontwoman Courtney Love – and Hawk – the son of skateboarding legend Tony Hawk – reportedly applied for a marriage license last month in San Diego county.Though very little is known about the ceremony, marriage documents obtained by TMZ, revealed that the ceremony reportedly took place on October 7 and was officiated by R.E.M frontman and Cobain’s godfather, Michael Stipe.This marks the second time Cobain has been married. Back in 2014, she married Isaiah Silva of The Eeries.

Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk are married!

Frances Bean Cobain, the daughter of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, has tied the knot with Riley Hawk, son of skateboarder Tony Hawk. Francess is the daughter of Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain - who tragically died in April 1994 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Frances and Riley got hitched on October 7 in Los Angeles after getting their marriage license in September in San Diego County.

Sonic Youth guitarist Thurston Moore has shared his memories of the days that followed Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain taking his own life.In an extract published in The Guardian from his autobiography Sonic Life, which is released this week (October 24), Moore recalls receiving a phone call from Sonic Youth’s booking agent Bob Lawton that confirmed the news on the morning of April 8, 1994.“It hadn’t been looking good in the preceding months: the overdose in Rome, reports of Kurt missing in action around Seattle, the intervention by his friends and family,” Moore wrote. “Reportedly Kurt had taken his life three days ago, before being discovered by a worker installing security lighting at his Lake Washington house.”“Kim [Gordon, Moore’s then-wife and Sonic Youth bandmate] was at a photoshoot for the X-girl clothing line that she had co-founded with her friend Daisy von Furth at Daisy’s apartment farther downtown,” he continued.

Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Steve Albini have addressed claims that Nirvana‘s success conflicted with their punk roots.The trio are due to appear on Conan O’Brien’s podcast Conan Needs A Friend, where their episode will be released on Monday (October 23). In an exclusive preview clip from Billboard, they discussed the 30th anniversary of ‘In Utero‘, where O’Brien asked whether the band’s success went against their DIY punk background.In response, producer Albini said he had often encountered this criticism from people “outside the culture of punk”, saying: “I have never experienced that genuinely from anybody in the punk scene that wasn’t purely an expression of jealousy.” He continued: “on the whole, Nirvana’s fans wanted Nirvana to become successful and self-sustaining and beloved.”Grohl also chimed in to give his thoughts on navigating Nirvana’s success.

Thania Garcia Thirty years ago, in September of 1993, Nirvana released its final record, the Steve Albini-produced “In Utero.” Nirvana, comprised of Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl, was considered the “it” group of the moment following the monumental commercial success of its influential sophomore effort “Nevermind.” “In Utero” was the response to their mounting fame. In honor of the three-decade milestone, O’Brien hosts Novoselic, Grohl and Albini for a new episode of “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” to talk about the recording process for the album.

Melvins frontman, Buzz Osborne, has explained why they fired Nirvana‘s Kurt Cobain from producing their album ‘Houdini’.Cobain was brought in to produce the 1993 album and at some point in the midst of creating the LP, Melvins let the iconic singer go. Osbourne slammed the long-standing rumours that claimed that the band fired Cobain due to him wanting to write all of their songs for them.The Nirvana frontman was fired due to his addiction issues, Osborne revealed in an interview with Loudwire: “We fired him because he was too screwed up to finish working on the record.”After being asked if there was a “catalyst moment” that triggered the split in a recent interview with Revolver, Osbourne said: “Yeah – that’s exactly what happened.

Nirvana have shared live versions of ‘Pennyroyal Tea’ and ‘Scentless Apprentice’.The pair of live tracks were recorded at different shows. The new live version of ‘Scentless Apprentice’ was from a show at Seattle’s Center Arena on January 7, 1994, just three months before Kurt Cobain ended his own life. Meanwhile, the new live version of ‘Pennyroyal Tea’ came from a gig at Los Angeles’ Great Western Forum on December 30, 1993.Both are taken from an upcoming Super Deluxe edition of their seminal 1993 album ‘In Utero’, which will be released on October 27 to commemorate its 30th anniversary.The 8-LP boxset is set to feature 53 unreleased live tracks, as well as a remastered version of the original ‘In Utero’ studio recordings and its B-sides, including ‘Sappy’, ‘Moist Vagina’ and ‘I Hate Myself And Want To Die’.The boxset includes live versions of the full setlist of Nirvana’s Great Western Forum and Seattle Center Arena shows.Check out the new live versions of ‘Pennyroyal Tea’ and ‘Scentless Apprentice’ below:Bassist Krist Novoselic spoke to NME about the 30th anniversary of Nirvana’s third album and its enduring legacy.“When you listen to it, it goes somewhere,” he said.