California rock band the Neighbourhood have fired drummer Brandon Fried after María Zardoya — singer for the indie outfit the Marías — accused him of groping her.
Zardoya called out Fried for the incident on Instagram Sunday, writing, “I was at a bar last night, and I was groped under the table by Brandon Fried… the drummer of the Neighbourhood. It was one of the most uncomfortable things I’ve ever experienced. I felt an invasion of my space, privacy and body.”
Tagging the Neighbourhood, Zardoya added, “Ya’ll need a new drummer,...
Zardoya called out Fried for the incident on Instagram Sunday, writing, “I was at a bar last night, and I was groped under the table by Brandon Fried… the drummer of the Neighbourhood. It was one of the most uncomfortable things I’ve ever experienced. I felt an invasion of my space, privacy and body.”
Tagging the Neighbourhood, Zardoya added, “Ya’ll need a new drummer,...
- 11/14/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The US presenter John Oliver has mocked the royal family in the latest episode of his talk show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
Oliver raised the topic of the royals, questioning the point of them – given that they cost the British public an estimated £100m a year.
Supporters of the monarchy argue that the royal family brings in around £500m profit per year, but Oliver questioned if that was really the case.
“Think of the royals as Mickey and Minnie at Disneyland,” the presenter said.
“They’re not running the rides, but they’re a mascot for the whole operation and people kinda like having their pictures taken with them.”
The presenter went on to suggest that the family isn’t in need of the money they are given.
“The royal family’s wealth, unlike their gene pool, is massive,” Oliver said.
He added: “To me, [the royal family] is like a human appendix,...
Oliver raised the topic of the royals, questioning the point of them – given that they cost the British public an estimated £100m a year.
Supporters of the monarchy argue that the royal family brings in around £500m profit per year, but Oliver questioned if that was really the case.
“Think of the royals as Mickey and Minnie at Disneyland,” the presenter said.
“They’re not running the rides, but they’re a mascot for the whole operation and people kinda like having their pictures taken with them.”
The presenter went on to suggest that the family isn’t in need of the money they are given.
“The royal family’s wealth, unlike their gene pool, is massive,” Oliver said.
He added: “To me, [the royal family] is like a human appendix,...
- 11/14/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - TV
The rock band The Neighbourhood announced Sunday evening that they have ousted their drummer, Brandon Fried, after being accused of groping María Zardoya, of the band The Marias.
The first allegation came Sunday when Zardoya took to her Instagram story to level an allegation against Fried.
“I was at a bar last night, and i was groped under the table by brandon fried, the drummer of the neighbourhood. it was one of the most uncomfortable things i’ve ever experienced. i felt an invasion of my space, privacy and body,” Zardoya wrote.
“@thenbhd ya’ll need a new drummer, this guy is a complete creep,” she added.
The Marias/Instagram
Shortly thereafter, The Neighbourhood took to its Instagram story to reveal that Fried had been fired from the band.
“We are grateful to Maria for coming forward. We have zero tolerance for any kind of inappropriate behaviour towards women,” the wrote.
The first allegation came Sunday when Zardoya took to her Instagram story to level an allegation against Fried.
“I was at a bar last night, and i was groped under the table by brandon fried, the drummer of the neighbourhood. it was one of the most uncomfortable things i’ve ever experienced. i felt an invasion of my space, privacy and body,” Zardoya wrote.
“@thenbhd ya’ll need a new drummer, this guy is a complete creep,” she added.
The Marias/Instagram
Shortly thereafter, The Neighbourhood took to its Instagram story to reveal that Fried had been fired from the band.
“We are grateful to Maria for coming forward. We have zero tolerance for any kind of inappropriate behaviour towards women,” the wrote.
- 11/14/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Rock band The Neighbourhood have cut ties with their drummer after “groping” accusations against him were shared on Instagram.
On Sunday night (13 November), frontwoman of The Marías, Maria Zardoya posted an Instagram story on her band’s page accusing the band’s drummer Brandon Fried.
"I was at a bar last night, and I was groped under the table by Brandon Fried, the drummer of The Neighbourhood. It was one of the most uncomfortable things I’ve ever experienced. I felt an invasion of my space, privacy and body," Zardoya wrote on the story before calling for the band to enlist a new drummer.
"@thenbhd ya’ll need a new drummer, this guy is a complete creep," she said.
Shortly after her post, The Neighbourhood posted a story on their Instagram page saying that Fried would no longer be part of the band.
"We are grateful to Maria for coming forward.
On Sunday night (13 November), frontwoman of The Marías, Maria Zardoya posted an Instagram story on her band’s page accusing the band’s drummer Brandon Fried.
"I was at a bar last night, and I was groped under the table by Brandon Fried, the drummer of The Neighbourhood. It was one of the most uncomfortable things I’ve ever experienced. I felt an invasion of my space, privacy and body," Zardoya wrote on the story before calling for the band to enlist a new drummer.
"@thenbhd ya’ll need a new drummer, this guy is a complete creep," she said.
Shortly after her post, The Neighbourhood posted a story on their Instagram page saying that Fried would no longer be part of the band.
"We are grateful to Maria for coming forward.
- 11/14/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
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