Foo Fighters mourn the loss of Taylor Hawkins
The investigation into the death of Taylor Hawkins is ongoing.
The 50-year-old Foo Fighters drummer passed away on Friday in Columbia, where the band was in the middle of their South American tour.
Reports say an ambulance was called to his Bogota hotel when Hawkins began suffering chest pains.
A statement says, "Health officials responding to the scene performed the respective resuscitation maneuvers, but they were unsuccessful, and the patient died."
Medical reports say Hawkins suffered a cardiovascular collapse and that his heart was double the size of an average man.
According to the Attorney general, Hawkins was found with several substances in his body, including marijuana, opioids, and antidepressants.
Word of his death shocked fans around the world.
Hawkins joined the Foo Fighters in 1997 and became an invaluable member of the group.
Even though he was behind a drum kit, he was regularly seen alongside Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl during interviews and promotional appearances.
In Dave Grohl's Autobiography "The StoryTeller," Grohl talks about their bond.
"I am not afraid to say that our chance meeting was a kind of love at first sight, igniting a musical 'twin flame' that still burns to this day."
Hawkins would perform Queen's "Somebody to Love" during the Foo's shows, while Grohl got behind the drums.
Below is a video of his last concert at the Lollapalooza Festival in Argentina on March 20th
Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the academy awards
The 94th academy awards were held last night, but everyone is talking about the slap heard worldwide when Will Smith smacked Chris Rock.
Chris Rock was on stage roasting a few of the nominees and made a joke about Jada's Pinkett Smiths appearance, referencing GI Jane and her bald head.
Pinkett Smith has alopecia, an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss.
Moments later, her husband, Will Smith, walked on stage and slapped Rock.
He then shouted, "keep my wife's name out of your f*&%ing mouth."
In a few painfully awkward moments later, Rock composed himself and went on with the show.
Catch the clip below. WARNING... The clip contains coarse language
Smith was back on stage later, accepting the award for best actor for his role in "King Richard" and delivered a tearful apology to the academy and fellow nominees. Rock was omitted from the apology.
Academy Award Roundup
Last night, CODA won big at the academy awards, bringing home the best picture prize.
As the cast and crew went on stage to accept the Oscar, they got a standing ovation.
The crowd waved their hands in the air, the America sign language movement for silent applause.
The Apple TV+ movie is the first movie produced by a streaming service to win best picture.
Earlier in the evening, Troy Kotsur won for best-supporting actor in CODA, making him the first deaf actor to win an Oscar since his 'CODA' co-star Marlee Matlin.
Winners at the Academy Awards on Sunday:
Best picture: “CODA”
Best actor: Will Smith, “King Richard”
Best actress: Jessica Chastain, “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”
Documentary feature: “Summer of Soul (Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised)”
Original song: “No Time to Die” from “No Time to Die,” music and lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell
Best director: Jane Campion, “The Power of the Dog”
Best supporting actor: Troy Kotsur, “CODA”
Best international film: “Drive My Car,” Japan
Costume design: “Cruella”
Original screenplay: “Belfast”
Adapted screenplay: “CODA”
Best supporting actress: Ariana DeBose
Cinematography: “Dune”
Visual Effects: “Dune”
Best animated feature: “Encanto”
Sound: “Dune”
Documentary (short subject): “The Queen of Basketball”
Best animated short film: “The Windshield Wiper”
Live action short: “The Long Goodbye”
Music (original score): “Dune”
Film editing: “Dune”
Production design: “Dune”
Makeup and hairstyling: “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”
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