- November 27, 2023
Music Licensing Powerhouse BMI Is Being Sold to a Private Equity Firm
Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), the music licensing agency that represents thousands of songwriters, has announced that it will sell to the private equity firm New
Black Sheep’s Class Action Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Over Royalties and Spotify Deal Is Dismissed
Earlier this year, the 1990s hip-hop duo Black Sheep filed a class-action lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over the label’s business dealings with Spotify.
The Hives Issue Call for Cover Bands, Say They’re Franchising Live Shows
The Hives are franchising themselves. “THE HIVES FRANCHISE NEEDS YOU,” the band wrote in a legitimate, if tongue-in-cheek, statement. “We have arrived at a point
Ms. Lauryn Hill Postpones Miseducation Anniversary Tour Dates Due to Vocal Strain
I’d like to start this off by saying how much I’ve enjoyed being on the road, and how much I appreciate all of the fans
Daryl Hall Sues John Oates
Daryl Hall is suing his Hall and Oates bandmate, John Oates, as first reported by Philadelphia. Hall filed his complaint against Oates, Aimee J. Oates,
Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose Sued Over Alleged 1989 Sexual Assault
Note: This article contains graphic descriptions of alleged sexual assault. Sheila Kennedy has sued Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose for allegedly sexually assaulting her
Blackpink Receive Honorary MBEs From King Charles III at Buckingham Palace
Blackpink were named honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) at Buckingham Palace earlier today. King Charles III bestowed the honor on
Interscope Co-Founder Jimmy Iovine Facing Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Abuse
Interscope Records co-founder Jimmy Iovine is being sued over alleged sexual misconduct and abuse. A summons for Iovine was filed today in New York County
Killing Joke Guitarist Geordie Walker Dies at 64
Geordie Walker, a founding member and guitarist of the post-punk band and goth rock pioneers Killing Joke, has died. Aside from Jaz Coleman, Walker was
Anti-Flag’s Justin Sane Sued for Raping Fan in 2010
At the motel, Sarhadi claims that Justin Sane screamed, “Football Tackle!” and tackled her onto the bed, then strangled her and forced her to perform