Idolator

The Jimi Hendrix estate has responded to allegations that their cash cow is in a sex tape that'll be released by Vivid very soon, and it sounds sort of non-denial denialy to me: "On behalf of both the Jimi Hendrix Foundation and Brave New World, I want to address the despicable news in regards to the Jimi Hendrix 'sex tape.' Regardless of the tape's authenticity, it is obvious that this is an intentional means to profit off of the exploitation of the greatest musician of our time. This by no means is a reflection of the contribution he's given to us all through his talents and therefore we will aggressively pursue any and every legal course of action to protect the integrity of his legacy." I don't know about you, but the words "regardless of the tape's authenticity" mean "it's real, but we'd better not let it get out" to me! [Earlier]

A sex tape worse than Gene Simmons'? Is that even possible? Well, what if the aging, bloated cocksman in question was almost dead? Some reputable operation is preparing to auction off a videotape of Rick James smoking the reefer, giving it to a superfreak, and singing a ditty titled "Don't Forget Me, I'm Rick James, Bitch" shortly before his passing in 2004. Oh, and its all filmed in night vision. None of the clips released so far feature any visible sex, and we're already barfing. More »