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Michael Lippman, a prominent music manager known for guiding artists like George Michael, Matchbox Twenty, and David Bowie, has died at age 79. He had a significant impact on the music industry, representing legendary artists and shaping their careers, and was recognized for his formidable presence and dedication. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Rob Thomas, lead singer of Matchbox Twenty, has responded to his band's song 'Push' being featured in the Barbie movie. The song is used in a scene where Ken transforms the Barbie world into a hyper-masculine "Kendom". Thomas expressed that he found it hilarious and was fine with his song being used as a joke. He also mentioned that his crush on director Greta Gerwig was not diminished by the inclusion of the song. Gerwig explained that she wanted to feature 'Push' in the film because she loved the song as a child.
Rob Thomas reacts to Ryan Gosling's cover of Matchbox Twenty's "Push" in the movie Barbie, stating that he found it hilarious and was prepared to be the butt of the joke. The film's treatment of the song, which was a hit in 1997, was even better considering that Barbie director Greta Gerwig has been one of Thomas' crushes. Gerwig herself revealed that she has been a fan of the song since childhood. The Barbie soundtrack also features songs from Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Dua Lipa, and more.
Rob Thomas, lead singer of Matchbox Twenty, reflects on the placement of their 1996 hit "Push" in the upcoming Barbie movie, expressing relief that it wasn't a joke. Thomas initially had concerns about the band being the "butt of the joke," but after learning the full scene, he developed a crush on Greta Gerwig, who plays Barbie's love interest Ken. The song, which faced controversy upon its release, has now been given a new lease on life, with audiences appreciating it in a fresh interpretation.
Matchbox Twenty's lead singer, Rob Thomas, was fine with his band's hit song "Push" being the butt of a joke in the new Barbie movie, where Ken attempts to serenade Barbie with the song. The director, Greta Gerwig, chose the song as a complement to Barbie's favorite song, a cover of the Indigo Girls' "Closer to Fine." Thomas, a fan of Gerwig's work, expressed excitement about seeing the movie and listening to his own song while watching two of the most beautiful people on the planet.
Director Greta Gerwig explains how she chose the alt-rock song "Push" by Matchbox Twenty for the Kens in the movie 'Barbie' as a way to pair both Barbie and Ken with corresponding '90s hits. The song plays a pivotal role in the plot, as the Barbies use it to drive the Kens mad with jealousy and spark an all-out Ken war. Ryan Gosling, who plays Ken, initially felt self-conscious about performing the song but recorded a cover of it at Abbey Road Studios. The controversial hit from 1996 is an astute choice for Ken's character, as he grapples with Barbie's indifference before embarking on his own journey of self-discovery.
Matchbox Twenty is releasing their first album in over a decade, Where the Light Goes, which features a mix of old hits and new album cuts. The band's lead single, "Wild Dogs (Running in a Slow Dream)," was added to the track list after recognizing its vitality and doing as little as possible to mess with its momentum. The album is the product of a creative drive and longstanding collaborative ease between Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Brian Yale, and Kyle Cook. The band is currently on tour and will be playing a mix of old hits and new album cuts on the road through August.