The band Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head has decided to rename itself, and it would appear the change was spurred on by Natalie Portman herself. The Seattle band, which derived its name from the character the lovely Ms. Portman’s portrayed in V for Vendetta, is now going to be called Brite Futures, which is an awful, awful name. Brite Futures sounds like a scholarship program for children of low-income families, not the name of an indie band.
From the announcement:
“We chose our band name on a whim when we were still in high school, and ‘Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head’ has seen us through an unexpectedly amazing four years. Our love affair with Natalie’s name was like a summer fling that lasted… and lasted… and lasted… But now it is summer once again, and time for a change. Also it has recently come to our attention that our muse Ms. Portman is not so keen on us using her name in ours… Ultimately we are lovers, not fighters, and our mamas didn’t raise no fools, so we feel it is time to move forward with a new name. We are BRITE FUTURES. Ps no hard feelings Natalie. You remain +1 on every guest list.” Brite Futures
Ms. Portman is not so keen? Was there a threat from dear old Natalie? And haven’t you put her on the guest list all these years? Has she ever come to a show? I say stick to your guns, guys – or at least don’t change the name until she comes to see you live.
Of course, you don’t want to see her when she’s angry:
