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smear

[smeer] / smɪər /




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Jason Falkner, a former member of the great ’90s psych-pop band Jellyfish who’s played for years with Beck, filled in for Smear at the Forum, where Rubin’s kick drum bore a picture of Smear’s face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

The paper published an article on 21 December entitled: "'We Can Bury Anyone': Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

The article titled, "'We Can Bury Anyone': Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine" exposes the alleged system at work attempting to discredit Lively's reputation and experiences with Baldoni and Heath.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2024

Smear and Youngblood had been close friends, but Smear eventually reconciled with Grohl and rejoined the band.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024

Smear some of the nastiness on him too?

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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