Music & Industry
Eminem Goes Scorched Earth On Diddy In A New Diss Remix
Eminem's new Expanded Mourner's Edition of his 2024 album The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) features more than just two new songs. It also includes a somewhat different remix of the previously JID-assisted "Fuel," which now features Shady Records signees GRIP...
After Raising $20 Million And Releasing An App, Web3 Streaming Platform Tune.fm Receives A $50 Million Investment
After beginning 2024 with "a $20 million commitment of capital," web3 superfan and streaming network Tune.fm is said to have obtained an additional $50 million. That significant raise was revealed in stories from crypto trades including Cointelegraph, which stated...
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Stage Sparks A Storm Of Controversy About Lil Wayne
Kendrick Lamar, the Pulitzer Prize winner, will become the first solo rapper to headline Apple Music's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. The news was made last weekend in a dominating video featuring Lamar in front of a giant American flag. Of course, this isn't K.Dot's...
Chester Bennington’s Son Says He Does Not Feel’ Safe’ After Criticizing Linkin Park’s Decision To Replace Dad
The late Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington's son has spoken out against the band's choice to replace his father, saying he does not 'feel secure'. Linkin Park has announced their first album and tour after singer Chester Bennington died by suicide in 2017. The...
Frankie Beverly, Lead Singer Of Maze, Dies At 77
Frankie Beverly, the popular frontman of the soul/funk band Maze, has died, according to a statement released by his family on Wednesday (September 11). The reason of death has not been revealed. The heartbreaking statement was posted on Instagram by the group's...
Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Confesses He Strayed On His Wife And Welcomed A Baby ‘Outside’ Of His Marriage
Dave Grohl, the frontman of the Foo Fighters, has welcomed a child "outside" of his marriage and is working to "regain" the confidence of his wife, Jordyn Blum, and their other children. The rock star made the stunning disclosure in an Instagram post on Tuesday,...
Jack White Sues Donald Trump’s Campaign Over The Use Of ‘Seven Nation Army’ In Social Media Videos
Jack White previously threatened to sue Donald Trump for his campaign's use of the White Stripes' song, and he has now followed through on that threat. Jack White has made good on his threat to sue Donald Trump for using the White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" in...
Musician Indicted In Years-Long Streaming Fraud Scheme After Allegedly Earning Over $10 Million From AI Tracks
A North Carolina-based musician is facing criminal charges for allegedly collecting millions of dollars in royalties on AI-generated tunes as part of a huge music streaming fraud scam. The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced...
Green Day Gives Away Custom ‘Holiday’ Video Convertible In Wheels For Wishes Sweeps
Green Day is about to grant a wish — or hundreds of wishes — with their latest cooperation with Wheels For Wishes. The charitable organization that raises funds for children through the donation of used vehicles has teamed up with Green Day on their sold-out Saviors...
Why Does Will.I.Am Believe AI Will Transform Radio Forever?
Radio influenced Will.i.am's career. Now, the artist and entrepreneur is looking to reinvent the dying medium with Radio.fyi, a new interactive AI model. Will discusses his philosophy on AI development, the emergence of "intelligent media," and why he feels Radio.fyi...
Don’t Stop Believin’ In A Journey World Tour – Band Returns To The Road As Members Resolve Legal Issues
Don't give up hope for a unified Journey, which appears to have resolved Jonathan Cain and Neal Schon's current disagreement. That quarrel, as we reported closer to the beginning of August, centered on touring issues between Cain and Schon. With each owning a 50%...
Spotify Triumphs Over Eminem’s Publisher In Long-Running Mechanicals-Focused Lawsuit
Spotify has won a long-running mechanical licensing-focused infringement lawsuit against Eminem's Eight Mile Style, albeit the outcome could have been different. After a multi-year legal struggle, Spotify has won a court complaint filed against it by Eight Mile Style,...
After Selling Out Dates In Salt Lake City And Idaho, Jelly Roll Kicks Off His Massive American Tour
Jelly Roll embarks on a massive North American tour in support of his next album, following sold-out headlining shows in Utah and Idaho. Jelly Roll's arena headlining "Beautifully Broken Tour" began this week with sold-out gigs in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 27 and...
U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Increased 3.9% To $8.65 Billion In The First Half Of 2024: RIAA
The US recorded music market expanded slightly in the first half of 2024, but not significantly. The retail value of overall industry revenue hit $8.65 billion, according to RIAA numbers released Thursday (Aug. 29), owing primarily to a minor increase in streaming...
Spotify Officially Moves To Dismiss The MLC’s ‘Nonsensical And Factually Unsupportable’ Unpaid-Royalty Lawsuit
The MLC's legal arguments against Spotify's bundling policy are "nonsensical and factually unsupportable," according to the streaming platform, which has filed a motion to dismiss the whole unpaid-royalty complaint. Spotify only recently petitioned the court to...
Ticketmaster Imposes Strict Limits On Oasis Reunion Shows As Scalpers Swoop In
With the Gallagher brothers on the mend, Oasis will reunite for a 14-date tour in the United Kingdom. In an effort to stop scalpers from grabbing up tickets, Ticketmaster has placed severe sales limits. The Oasis Live '25 Tour will take Liam and Noel Gallagher around...
David Bowie’s Previously Unpublished Video From The Ziggy Stardust Tour
Parlophone Records is pleased to announce the first Dolby Atmos spatial audio release of David Bowie's THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS. The new mix of the album will be released on Blu-ray Audio on September 6th. The Blu-Ray audio disc of...
Apple Music Adds Millions Of New Subscribers In India Following The Bharti Airtel Deal
Apple Music has signed a new contract with Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel, which will provide its members with an exclusive music streaming option. Airtel will bundle Apple TV+ for its premium subscribers in India, while discontinuing the Wynk Music app. Customers...
Burning Man Confirms Death Of Participant On First Day; Details Are Scant
Burning Man confirms the death of a female guest on the festival's opening day, which mirrors a tragedy from last year's event. A lady died on the first day of the 2024 Burning Man Festival in Nevada's Back Rock Desert on August 25, according to the festival. This...
Drake Backtracks After Teasing Round Two With Kendrick Lamar
Drake may have labeled Kendrick Lamar's fight as "good exercise" and stepped away from it, but he appears to be ready for another round. Furthermore, much of his new "100 GIGS" material, whether in the form of tracks or footage, is about his status in the rap business...
A Total Of 60 UK Music Festivals Have Been Cancelled In 2024 Alone, According To The Latest Data
Rising operational costs have resulted in higher ticket prices, reducing attendance as individuals become more careful of their discretionary spending. So far, 60 UK music festivals have announced postponements, cancellations, or full closures for 2024. According to...
Shaboozey Sues Record Company For Breach Of Contract; I Want Publishing Rights
Shaboozey isn't only getting tipsy these days; he's also making some sober legal decisions, suing his previous record label in an attempt to reclaim his songwriting rights. The singer-songwriter filed a complaint against Kreshendo Entertainment, saying they are making...
Miranda Lambert To Receive The Country Icon Award
Miranda Lambert will receive the Country Icon Award at the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards. The country music performer will receive the prize at this year's People's Choice Country Awards on September 26 in Nashville, Tennessee, according to an announcement made...
Michael Jackson’s $600 Million Catalog Sale To Sony Music Has Received Official Court Approval
An appellate court rejects Michael Jackson's mother's challenge to the $600 million sale of his catalog to Sony Music. Now the transaction can proceed. A California appeals court ruled that Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, had no grounds to appeal a lower...