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Rolling Stone magazine co-founder axed from Rock hall of fame board
The co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine, Jann Wenner, has been ousted from his seat on the board of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation for comments blasted as racist and sexist, US media reported Saturday. Wenner's removal from the foundation board came only a day after his remarks were published in The New York Times, generating wide criticism. "Jann Wenner has been removed from the board of directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation," a short statement from the foundation said, according to industry sheet Variety. The 77-year-old Wenner co-founded Rolling Stone magazine in 1967, and in subsequent decades he celebrated a multitude of rock legends in its pages in lengthy interviews. Wenner also set up the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, which selects artists to be honored and served as its chairman until 2020. In the Times report published Friday, Wenner was asked why he didn't feature any interviews with people of color or female musicians in his new book, "The Masters," now in print. Wenner said the seven subjects in the book "were the kind of philosophers of rock" who had deep things to say about the spirit of their generation. "These are the ones that could really articulate it," Wenner said. The subjects whom Wenner profiles are Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Pete Townshend, Jerry Garcia, Bono, and Bruce Springsteen, all white men. On women, Wenner said, "Just none of them were as articulate enough on this intellectual level." "Of Black artists -- you know, Stevie Wonder, genius, right? I suppose when you use a word as broad as 'masters,' the fault is using that word. Maybe Marvin Gaye, or Curtis Mayfield? I mean, they just didn't articulate at that level." Wenner voiced awareness in the interview that his remarks would grate on some. "Just for public relations' sake, maybe I should have gone and found one Black and one woman artist to include here that didn't measure up to that same historical standard, just to avert this kind of criticism," Wenner said. Rolling Stone became the leading music magazine of its time, later expanding into cultural affairs, conducting interviews of top politicians and fostering a style of "new journalism" that brought techniques of fiction writing to the reporting of stories. Wenner sold a controlling stake in Rolling Stone magazine in 2017 in a deal that valued the publication at a reported $110 million. The post Rolling Stone magazine co-founder axed from Rock hall of fame board appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
935 cops axed for grave misconduct
Up to 935 policemen have been dismissed from the service since last year for grave misconduct, the Philippine National Police reported yesterday......»»
Navotas police chief axed over teen’s slay
Navotas police chief Col. Allan Umipig has been sacked from his post for his alleged failure to supervise the operation that killed 17-year-old Jerhode Baltazar in what authorities said was a case of mistaken identity......»»
2 BuCor execs axed over missing inmate
Two officials of the Bureau of Corrections have been relieved from their posts amid the disappearance of an inmate at the New Bilibid Prison maximum security compound......»»
3 officers axed for slipping tobacco, drugs into Bilibid
Three Bureau of Corrections personnel were dismissed from service years after they were caught slipping tobacco and illegal drugs into the New Bilibid Prison......»»
Group wants SMNI axed from all digital TV boxes, social media platforms
Kabataan party-list welcomes YouTube's move to terminate Sonshine Media Network International News's online channel, this while urging all digital TV services and social media platforms to follow suit due to its honorary chairperson Apollo Quiboloy's "sex trafficking" charges......»»
YouTube terminates Quiboloy’s SMNI channel
MANILA, Philippines — YouTube has terminated the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) channel, owned by alleged sex trafficker Apollo Quiboloy. It came just two weeks after Quiboloy’s channel was axed over violating YouTube’s community guidelines. READ: IN THE KNOW: Who is Apollo Quiboloy? A visit to SMNI’s channel shows a tag saying, “This account has […] The post YouTube terminates Quiboloy’s SMNI channel appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
9 Northern Mindanao cops axed
Nine policemen were relieved from their posts in connection with the death of their colleague whose body was found floating in a river in Wao, Lanao del Sur......»»
Malabon jail warden axed over anomalies
The warden of the Malabon City Jail was removed from his post after detainees staged a noise barrage on Friday afternoon to protest alleged anomalies committed by jail officials.....»»
MMDA enforcer axed for harassing motorist
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has fired a traffic enforcer seen on a viral video harassing and blocking a motorist......»»
4 Munti cops axed over P447k robbery
Four police officers assigned in Muntinlupa City were removed from their posts after they allegedly robbed a couple of P447,000 in cash and other belongings during a raid on a house on Tuesday......»»
Pasay’s top cop axed over jailbreak
Pasay City police chief Col. Froilan Uy was relieved from his post yesterday to give way to an investigation into the escape of 10 detainees from the Malibay police substation 6 last Monday......»»
Anti-drug cop tagged in P6.7 billion shabu axed
The police officer who was arrested in connection with nearly a ton of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu valued at P6.7 billion seized in Manila was dismissed from the Philippine National Police, the PNP reported yesterday......»»
Lady Falcons tame Golden Tigresses for 3rd win
The Lady Faclcons, who played a balanced game in all aspects of the game, axed down UST's high after the latter's spirited victory over defending champions NU Lady Bulldogs over the weekend......»»
4 LTO enforcers axed for extortion
Land Transportation Office chief Jose Arturo Tugade yesterday ordered the relief of four LTO enforcers for allegedly extorting P8,000 from a motorist......»»
Tales of confusion and budget cuts: Inside Shopee Philippines layoffs
Tales of budget cuts, confusion and a warped sense of optimism colored the last days of employees who were axed by Shopee Philippines......»»
Discipline rogue personnel or get axed, police chiefs warned
MANILA - Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. on Wednesday warned police chiefs to discipline their erring personnel or get relieved if they fail to do so."If you are not going to do your job, then the entire station or sub-station will be relieved and they will be.....»»
CIDG field office chief axed for extortion
The commander of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Quezon City field office and another police officer were sacked from their posts yesterday for allegedly attempting to extort P3 million from a businessman......»»
5 Manila cops axed over reporter’s arrest
Five police officers were relieved from their posts yesterday for arresting a radio reporter at a checkpoint in Pandacan, Manila last week......»»
Lucban police chief axed over alleged sexual harassment
The police chief in Lucban, Quezon, was relieved from his post after a female subordinate accused him of sexual harassment. PMaj. Rizaldy Merene has been reassigned to the Provincial Holding and Accounting Section, PCol. Ericson Dilag, Quezon provincial police director, disclosed. A criminal complaint has also been filed against Merene at the Tayabas City Prosecutor’s […] The post Lucban police chief axed over alleged sexual harassment appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»