Shirley Manson‘s iconic polka dot gown from Rubbish‘s ‘I Assume I’m Paranoid’ video has been bought for $31,000.
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The gown was featured as a part of a fundraising public sale hosted by the nonprofit group Give A Fuck Los Angeles and Julien’s Auctions with all proceeds made going in direction of serving to these affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, which started on January 7.
Different gadgets accessible included Paramore‘s Hayley Williams ‘This Is Why’ video and stage ensembles from the band’s opening slot on Taylor Swift‘s ‘Eras’ tour, Chappell Roan‘s iconic ‘Scorching To Go’ music video and stage outfit and a signed Dave Grohl Epiphone DG-335 signature electrical guitar.
Now, Manson took to the band’s official Fb web page to share that the ‘I Assume I’m Paranoid’ gown had bought and raised an enormous sum of money. “Oh. My. GLOB!!!!!!!! This Paranoid gown raised over 31 THOUSAND DOLLARS for @gaflosangeles. I’m completely GOBSMACKED,” started her message.
She continued: “This can be a public message to whoever donated so generously to this public sale. You might be angels – each final certainly one of you – however ESPECIALLY the one who purchased my wee gown. You might have performed one thing great on the earth for individuals who have misplaced a lot – in some circumstances EVERYTHING – within the LA fires.
“I don’t know an excessive amount of about a lot in any respect however I do know this: Acts of affection, acts of kindness and acts of nice generosity- they’ve the facility to SHIFT ENERGY and alter the world.
Thanks one million occasions over. Love trumps Hate. Group is the whole lot. Let’s maintain holding every others arms. PS. To whoever purchased my gown, I’ve a present for you.”
Beforehand asserting the donation of the gown in an Instagram submit, Manson wrote: “I’m actually hoping it goes to somebody great, somebody who loves our band. Somebody who will give generously for an excellent trigger. I would like you to know that it was arduous to let this wee gown of mine go. It’s a tiny little whiff of a factor however it symbolises a lot for me.”
She continued: “I hope whoever secures the successful bid will admire her. Sending out a lot like to everybody in LA affected by the fires. Gratitude to everybody who has organised or participated in occasions and collections for individuals who need assistance so urgently. So many wonderful folks and organisations on this wild and great metropolis and the attractive sprawling state of California. #donateifyoucan🖤 #giveafuckLA”
In an Instagram submit shared by Rubbish on their official account, the band posted a photograph of themselves backstage and revealed that their eighth studio album will probably be launched sooner or later this 12 months.
“As a result of we’re tremendous mature and complex. And since we now have a brand new file popping out this 12 months. And since it is going to be our eighth studio album. And it is going to be our thirtieth 12 months of constructing music collectively. And since we’re price it,” learn the submit’s accompanying caption.
Rubbish’s final album, ‘No Gods No Masters’ arrived again in 2021. Talking to NME in a earlier interview, Manson opened up about how the massively constructive response to the venture has left her feeling impressed for its soon-to-be-announced follow-up.
“I used to be actually delighted that ‘No Gods No Masters’ was acquired so nicely as a result of we had no expectations in any way. Going into this subsequent file, I really feel a shift. I’m attempting to dampen my outrage,” she defined.
“It’s a searchlight, this file. After scorching the earth, we’re popping out of a grimy cave with a searchlight. We’re searching for shards of life and humanity.”
In different information, Manson was one of many many figures who not too long ago urged followers to participate within the first-ever Music Followers’ Voice survey.
