Netflix cut ties with Spacey amid the growing number of allegations of sexual harassment and assault. They've made of their single " Shut Up and Dance " such a huge hit in the US (Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 material) that no doubt RCA . A second man, who was referred to only as "C.D." But I was aware that he was trying to get with me sexually.". virtually no name-calling or bullying or hardship around my sexuality really at all. And I love that. When theres so much to speak out against and fight for, being apathetic or not doing anything speaks volumes., Discussing the future of #iVoted, Ray says his main hope is to see things working first-hand to be at an event and meet someone whose mind was changed about voting because of #iVoted. Goal-wise, he hopes to see it grow. 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M5V 2Z5. Its a breakup song with no hard feelings on the part of the singer. It was released on November 10, 2017, by RCA Records. But if I did behave as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior, and I am sorry for the feelings he describes having carried with him all these years. He references an early conversation with White: When I first talked to her, what sparked the idea for her was that there was an election that was decided by less votes than the amount of people who could fit in an arena. disableCount: true, Walk The Moon's Nick Petricca Officially Comes Out As Bisexual By Lindsey Smith July 1, 2020 Nick Petricca is living his truth! With the stuttering, layered sound, Petricca sings, I cant say I wouldnt change a thing / Cant say Ive made it past the pain / I may hate the things you did to me / I may wish we never meet again / But I thank you for everything. Its great stuff. For Cincinnati-based alt-rockers Walk the Moon, the years since their 2014 breakout hit Shut Up and Dance have been filled with career success, tour travel, and personal development both good and bad. "I have a lot of respect and admiration for Anthony Rapp as an actor. and God loves you. Their fourth album, Heights, was released in 2021. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. This is the last studio album to feature bassist Kevin Ray, who parted ways with the band in 2020. }, Personnel [ edit] It provides a really interesting contrast to the most classic Walk the Moon chorus. its vital to the whole world, and to me. There's more info on thisInstagram post. The alleged incident involved a masseuse who claimed he was invited into Spacey's home in Malibu in October 2016. and I believe that you can be an LGBTQ+ person whether you have had a particular type of experience with someone yet, or ever, in your life.. I also love the sentiment of the song. enableHover: false, ON api.simulateClick(); On Monday (December 21), singer Nicholas Petricca shared a statement with fans via Instagram video. I have feelings for, am attracted to both men and women, and I have had experiences with both men and women, and I'm proud of it. The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office received a new sexual assault case, involving Spacey, from the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, a spokesperson for the L.A. Reply kro_5 Additional comment actions And 18 years old is the age of consent or am I missing something? Moon has not discussed the allegations publicly - and in a major address to the country's legislature Thursday, he did not mention Park's death, the alleged victim, or even touch on broader. The charge came more than a year after former Boston TV news anchor Unruh publicly accused Spacey of assaulting her son. ?, Giants, and Im Good. I gave all three a quick review back when they dropped, and Ill dig back into them as they relate to the rest of the album, [], Your email address will not be published. But, for a longtime fan like me, Giants is the song that caught me a lot more. Would love to see this kind of sound in other places in the new album! tennessee theatre broadway 2020 2021. walter anderson alligator print; house for rent franklin ohio; . Mollys piece is below. Kevin Spacey Pleads 'Not Guilty' to Further Sexual Assault Charges in the U.K. Kevin Spacey Says He'll 'Voluntarily Appear' in U.K. Court to Fight Sexual Assault Charges. The Nantucket accuser filed a civil lawsuit against Spacey, claiming that because of the alleged groping at the Club Car, he has "suffered, and will continue to suffer in the future, severe mental distress and emotional injuries.". disableCount: true, Ive written about them on this blog numerous times. Its still an upbeat, jovial Walk the Moon track but has a tinge of bittersweet. $('#twitter-entry-meta-436640').sharrre({ There isnt a set formula for how artists are chosen, but Ray is personally eager to welcome artists who share the same passion for voter turnout, regardless of their political views. Even as I had never met them, I knew as much as I could about the lives of the members of Walk the Moon from online research and interviews, and I connected to them emotionally through their music. Get involved locally, support someone you do like from the early stages. Voting in local and primary elections means getting your voice heard from the start so when it comes time for major elections, youll be able to once again support the candidates you believe in. my whole life i have passed for a "normal person", cisgender straight guy, and this has afforded me a life of privilege. Spacey did not face charges for the alleged sexual assault accusations that were brought against him following a man's accusation that Spacey sexually assaulted him in October 1992. 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These have apparently been long standing allegations, since 2018. The distinct percussion and electronic hook feels like it could have come right after Shut Up and Dance. But that isnt to say that there isnt growth. So Im not terribly surprised that for their lead single theyve reverted somewhat to a Talking is Hard sound. Spacey was also alleged to be part of an additional incident in Gloucestershire in 2013. <+>. Tick to subscribe, untick to unsubscribe from any newsletters below: Get unlimited access to the coverage that shapes our culture. He offered a smile to waiting photographers; the previous day, his lawyer Jennifer Keller told Reuters, "We look forward to a trial by jury with actual evidence rather than trial by social media. Two of the alleged incidents occurred in London in 2005, and another two took place in 2008, authorities said. my heart is with so many LGBTQ+ human beings who have had a much more challenging experience than i have. For Cincinnati, Ohio-based alt-rockers Walk the Moon, the years since their 2014 breakout hit "Shut Up and Dance" have been filled with career success, tour travel, and personal development -- both. "It has been this band's lifelong commitment to create a safe and welcoming place for our audience, always. The theater announced the finding after it commissioned an investigation by Lewis Silkin, an outside law firm, gathering "personal testimonies" from all of those involved. Theyve stopped posting other than to encourage fans to vote. Said Petricca: "I am Bisexual. share: { Talking about his role on the board, Ray shares that hes honored to be a part of it this is wild., Ray, who has long been passionate about the importance of voter turnout, had been looking for a way to get involved. Kevin Ray, pictured in 2018. virtually no name-calling or bullying or hardship around my sexuality really at all. Unfortunately, now is one of those moments. and whatever the social-normative-narrative-programming-mainstream-whatever would have us believe you are 100% grade-A beautiful perfect complete human being, and you are loved. The organization announced its decision on Twitter in October, months after stating that Spacey would be honored as "an individual who crosses cultural boundaries to touch humanity." Rumors were abound that he had a habit of inappropriate conduct with underage fans, and the truth of said rumors were only confirmed by the bands decision. I really felt like the four members of the band, Ray included, were close friends of mine, who had followed me through so many important moments of growth throughout my high school and college years. Though voters ages 18 to 29 saw an increase from 19.9% participation in the 2014 midterm elections to 35.6% in 2018, these numbers are far lower than any other age group: 66.1% of those 65 and older voted, making those 29 and under an under-represented group. Among a series of rulings on motions in the case, Nantucket District Court Judge Thomas Barrett "granted access by Spacey's attorneys to six months of the alleged victim's text messages following the alleged incident," plus "he surveillance video from the Club Car from 5 p.m. July 7, 2016, to 3 a.m. July 8," per the court records. my whole life i have passed for a normal person, cisgender straight guy, and this has afforded me a life of privilege. Cookie Notice I post something new every Sunday. On the last day of Pride Month (June 30), the Walk the Moon lead singer posted an emotional video to social media announcing that he is bisexual. Under the New York's Child Victims' Act, Rapp was able to file the suit despite the statute of limitations running out on the alleged incident. I also love the vintagey electronic sounds throughout. #iVoted was founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Emily White and Pat Sansone of Wilco, with the goal of boosting voter turnout by letting fans in to concerts for free, if they showed a selfie from outside their polling place. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. enableHover: false, AND i believe in what Harvey Milk said (im paraphrasing) that when the collective as a whole, when people as a whole realize that we are everywhere that we are your children, that we are your mothers and fathers and brothers and sisters that we have been with you and among you and are you and have been this whole time *thats* the moment when the myths, the bullying, and the inequality will end. The Kevin Spacey Foundation, which aimed to encourage young people in the performing arts, shut down in the wake of several sexual harassment and assault allegations against Spacey that emerged. enableTracking: true, Rock Fame, Grief, Sexual Exploration Inspired Walk the Moon's New Album For Cincinnati, Ohio-based alt-rockers Walk the Moon, the years since their 2014 breakout hit "Shut Up and Dance". All tracks are written by Walk the Moon (Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, Eli Maiman). . Theres info on the allegations against Whitehall on this Instagram post. A sexual assault case against Spacey was turned over to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for further review. ", "I was frozen," Rapp said of his encounter with Spacey on the second day of the civil trial. The investigation, which further looked into the sexual assault allegations against the actor, began on Dec. 11, 2017. In an official statement, lead singer Nick Petricca was purposefully vague about the actions that were out of alignment with the bands values, but whispers around the internet confirmed the real reason. AND i believe in what Harvey Milk said (im paraphrasing) that when the collective as a whole, when people as a whole realize that we are everywhere that we are your children, that we are your mothers and fathers and brothers and sisters that we have been with you and among you and are you and have been this whole time *thats* the moment when the myths, the bullying, and the inequality will end. Walk The Moon has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, 7.9 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and regularly sells out shows around the globe and with that platform comes power and responsibility. It has been this bands lifelong commitment to create a safe and welcoming place for our audience, always. I want to deal with this honestly and openly and that starts with examining my own behavior.". I think its because we dug deeper and weve been more vulnerable here than we have been on any other record, he said. Anyone whos seen Walk The Moon live or listened to their music knows that theres a constant message at their shows and in their music of equality, self-expression (Eat Your Heart Out), and acceptance (Different Colors). MRC severed ties with Spacey in 2017 following multiple allegations of sexually predatory behavior against the actor. sought unspecified compensatory and punitive damages from Spacey. Walk The Moon stands for the feeling of being able to be who you are, love who you are, love who you want and theyre not afraid to speak out on their views. The song builds into another dip in the bridge that introduces kind of a new sound for the band a sort of indie slow jam I actually really love. At the same time, bandmate Kevin [Ray] was getting marriedand Petricca, following his fathers death, was exploring his spirituality and his sexuality that hed never before confronted. and for you to be 100% free to be yourself this is vital. share: { Big congratulations are in order for band Walk The Moon. The incident allegedly escalated when Spacey exposed himself to the masseuse and attempted to kiss him, according to the lawsuit. Like I had personally enabled the sexual misconduct. Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Lip Sync Herstory: 5 Things You Didnt Know About Destinys Childs Survivor, Lip Sync Herstory: 5 Things You Didnt Know About Jennifer Lopez & Pitbulls On the Floor, Lip Sync Herstory: 5 Things You Didnt Know About Princes 1999. ? came out alongside two other tracks from their upcoming album HEIGHTS. And sometimes, people may be aware of how to vote, but choose not to do so because they think their vote doesnt matter or they dont vote because theyre not in full support of any candidate on the ballot. "I am Bisexual. }); api.openPopup('linkedin'); For more information, please see our }); buttons: { }, Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat 11 will no longer be a part of Evo 2020 after misconduct allegations brought up against Evo organizer. So this news was quite frankly heartbreaking. Now, five years after Rapp accused the House of Cards actor of childhood sex abuse, the Rent alum is taking his civil lawsuit against Spacey to trial on Oct. 6 in New York City. We are activists because the change were fighting for all the time is just more people voting. While he doesnt want to tell anyone what causes to fight for, Ray believes that musicians do have a responsibility to be active, because they have a platform. Everyone is political in some way We all have our opinions. When Walk The Moon released their statement regarding Whitehalls allegations, people called them out for never acknowledging the allegations against their own member Kevin Ray. I meet so many people [of] so many different beliefs and backgrounds every day when Im on the road, in different cities, different countries: voting is something that everyone can agree on, and low voter turnout is something that everyone understands to be an issue. the Universe loves you. The organization's trustees announced the news in a statement on their website. The production hiatus of House of Cards was further extended as investigations of the actor continued. }, "I came forward with my story, standing on the shoulders of the many courageous women and men who have been speaking out, to shine a light and hopefully make a difference, as they have done for me," the actor said in a statement. The singer will take several weeks off to recover. But I also would be lying if I said this news didnt dampen my excitement for the bands future work. I had never been groped before And he looked at me and he said, in a very sobering voice and this sardonic look in his face, said, 'This designates ownership. I dont know if Ill come to any final conclusions, but it feels important anyhow. Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro are offering fans the opportunity to win a walk-on role in their upcoming film "Killers of the Flower Moon," directed by Martin Scorsese.. Additional co-writers noted below. Alan Jackson delivered the news in a video message. May 26, 2022: Kevin Spacey is charged with four counts of sexual assault in the U.K. June 16, 2022: Kevin Spacey is granted bail during first court appearance for U.K. sexual assault cause. In some ways, I like that slightly off-kilter perspective put over such a jovial poppy sound. Nicholas Petricca, the lead singer of the rock band Walk The Moon, came out as bisexual in an Instagram post this week. Andy Towle July 8, 2020 Leave a Comment. (2010) i have feelings for, am attracted to both men and women, and i have had experiences with both men and women, and im proud of it. I didn't know what to do.". I believe that sexuality is a spectrum, and I believe that most people probably live somewhere in between these far ends, heteronormative ends of this spectrum. and whatever the social-normative-narrative-programming-mainstream-whatever would have us believe you are 100% grade-A beautiful perfect complete human being, and you are loved. "It happened late night, inside the Club Car restaurant and bar on Nantucket Island. So I think thats the ultimate goal. Molly Hudelson. i believe that sexuality is a spectrum, and i believe that most people probably live somewhere in between these far ends, heteronormative ends of this spectrum. Walk The Moon 'Part Ways' With Bassist Kevin Ray By Katrina Nattress December 21, 2020 Walk The Moon have parted ways with bassist Kevin Ray. and its vital to our future. The arbitration award came to light when production company MRC filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court to confirm the award. It's good that people are speaking up and getting the help they need, but it still hurts to have to deal with the people causing the pain. It was a recommendation from Joywave who Walk The Moon toured with back in 2018 and have since become good friends with that made Ray reach out to White in the first place. Check out what the songs sounded like in our heads. virtually no name-calling or bullying . *continued in comments*, A post shared by Nicholas Petricca (@nicholaspetricholas) on Jun 30, 2020 at 8:06pm PDT, So to the extent to which this message serves that end, and to the extent to which it serves you whoever you are watching this, whatever your situation is, if this gives you a degree of courage, confidence, if this gives you 1% more permission to be unapologetically yourself then f u c k y e a h.im here to say:i am Bisexual. With the 2020 presidential election just nine months away, #iVoted is thrilled to announce that Kevin Ray, bassist of Walk The Moon, is the first artist to join the organizations board. kevin walk the moon allegations 2020. '", Montana seemingly never filed a police report. $('#linkedin-entry-meta-436640').sharrre({ Thank you so much for listening., Get the latest Classic Rock news, features, updates and giveaways straight to your inbox Learn more. He testified that the alleged incident took place at Spacey's Upper East Side apartment during a party the House of Cards actor invited him to in 1986. Perhaps this i snt my favorite of Walk the Moons tracks, but its a solid one, for sure. The rock band will be in Canada early next year. Whitehall released a pretty half-assed apology and has been radio-silent since, and Walk The Moon still havent said anything about Kevin. Privacy Policy. I have loved and had romantic relationships with men throughout my life, and I choose now to live as a gay man. Kevins been a part of this band for 10 years, but at this time its become clear that we must part ways. See, in late 2020, the news broke that longtime bassist Kevin Ray was going to be kicked out of the band. Petricca said the new albumis really raw lyrically and centered aroundlooking into the unknown and realizing that it could all go to shitor it could be the best thing in your life., Petriccacontendedthat making the album wasnt easy for any of the members,but theyve never been more excited about theirmusic. Additionally, GLAAD stated that his declaration shouldn't "deflect" from the allegations, some of which were brought to light by Star Trek: Discovery actor Anthony Rapp. Back in February, Madonna clapped back at viewers who criticized her impossibly smooth , Published by BANG Showbiz English Jasmin Savoy Brown says horror movies tend to be too straight and white. kevin walk the moon allegations 2020 10. } Production picked back up with Greg Kinnear and Diane Lane on Jan. 31, 2018. Five years after Rapp came forward accusing Spacey of sexually assaulting him when he was 14 years old in 1986, a trial date was set for Oct. 5 in NYC. In short, Kevin allegedly lured underage girls to his hotel. Kevin is no longer a member of the band. In a 25-second teaser for the final season, Netflix seemingly confirmed the speculated theory that he would be killed off showing Claire Underwood (Robin Wright) visiting Frank's grave to deliver a cold, cutting speech. Walk the Moon (stylized as WALK THE MOON) is an American Alternative Rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio. The production company behind House of Cards said it had suspended Spacey and was investigating the allegations. https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2019/04/behind-2018-united-states-midterm-election-turnout.html. One of the most illogical things fans do for the objects of their fandom is form one-sided relationships with them. Spacey was charged with felony sexual assault from the alleged 2016 incident in the Massachusetts bar involving the 18-year-old bus boy. July 14, 2022: Kevin Spacey pleads 'not guilty' to sexual assault charges in U.K. court, Aug. 26, 2022: A trial date is set for Anthony Rapp's case against Kevin Spacey, Oct. 6, 2022: Kevin Spacey arrives to Manhattan federal court for sexual misconduct case, Oct. 7, 2022: Anthony Rapp testifies in Kevin Spacey sexual misconduct trial, Kevin Spacey Film Producers on Sexual Assault Allegations: 'Negative Press' Is 'to Be Expected'. Shortly after, the accuser dropped the civil lawsuit against Spacey and was dismissed "with prejudice," meaning it cannot be refiled. "The allegation is outside the statute of limitations, therefore, an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence is not warranted and prosecution is declined," according to an L.A. County D.A. As those closes to me know, in my life, I have had relationships with both men and women. The band captioned the Instagram post with a simple message: "moving into a new chapter. The long-awaited fate of Spacey's House of Cards character, Frank Underwood, was revealed when the trailer was released in September 2018. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly about the members turbulent last few years, frontman Nicholas Petriccareflected on how he and the other band members have grown since the release of their sophomore LP,Talking Is Hard. Then, this week, Walk the Moon dropped the first new songs from the band since Rays departure. click: function(api, options){ Spacey made his first appearance in court as part of the legal proceedings for four charges of sexual assault filed against him in the U.K. in May. Looking Back to Look Forward HEIGHTS Review Absoludicrous. First Ryan from Achievement Hunter, who I've been a huge fan of for years, and now Kevin, who seemed like such a down-to-earth and great guy as well. api.openPopup('facebook'); Joining the board was a natural fit: what a great way to combine activism with music., Although he now lives in Indiana, Ray and his bandmates vocalist Nicholas Petricca, guitarist Eli Maiman, and drummer Sean Waugaman are originally from Ohio, which has historically been a swing state. He was granted "unconditional bail" by Deputy Chief Magistrate Tan Ikran, who argued there was no "real risk" that Spacey would not cooperate, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
