In the mood for some Spotify with your large fries at McDonald’s? McDonald’s has partnered with Spotify to offer tunes for its customers. In Latin America, the food giant, alongside Sao Paolo advertising agency DPZ&T, Leo Burnett Colombia, and soun…
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Paradigm Talent Agency’s Chairman Walks Away From UTA’s Acquisition Offer
Several days ago, rumors pointed to United Talent Agency’s (UTA) intentions of buying out rival Paradigm Talent Agency. Sources speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, for example, said talks were “real” and had “heated up lately.” Yet, several large hu…
R. Kelly’s Former Manager Indicted for “Making Terroristic Threats” Against Alleged Sex Slave’s Father
Yesterday, at his arraignment in Cook County, Illinois, R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to 11 new charges of sexual assault against a minor. Prosecutors had hit the embattled R&B singer with four counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, three coun…
Dr. John, The Night Tripper, Passes Away at 77
New Orleans music icon Dr. John passed away yesterday following a heart attack. The flamboyant six-time Grammy award winner – real name Malcolm John Rebennack – was 77. He died a week before the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is set to take place. A…
DEAG Acquires Majority Stakes in C2 Concerts and LiveStyle’s I-Motion
DEAG has been rather busy this week. First, the European live concert promoter revealed it had acquired a 51% majority stake in C2 Concerts, effectively taking control of the company on Monday. C2 operates as a musical producer, tour operator, and loca…
The RIAA Obtains DMCA Subpoenas Demanding the Personal Info of 14 Stream-Ripping Websites
As part of its major music piracy crackdown against YouTube stream-rippers, the RIAA has targeted a slew of new websites. First, with just a single subpoena obtained at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the music organizati…
After Failing to Successful Heal From Plastic Surgery, Cardi B Cancels Parklife Festival Set
Cardi B has abruptly pulled out of the Parklife Festival in Manchester, England. Speaking to disappointed fans on the music event’s Twitter account, organizers explained, “We have just been notified that Cardi B will be unable to perform this weekend.”…
Apple Confirms That It Isn’t Killing iTunes Music Downloads — Yet
So, is iTunes really dead? Apparently, not just yet. Aiming to ease users’ anxieties over their previously purchased content on iTunes, Apple has officially released a support document detailing exactly what will happen once macOS Catalina officially l…
Two Entertainment Lawyers Slam Dan Reed’s ‘Leaving Neverland’ as a “Form of Racism”
Shortly after the start of the New Year, the Sundance Film Festival added a last-minute addition to its lineup. Leaving Neverland, a documentary directed by Dan Reed, highlights the story of two Michael Jackson victims – Wade Robson and James Safechuck…
As Judge Warns the Singer to “Appear at Each and Every Court Date,” R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty to 11 New Charges of Sexual Assault Against a Minor
As expected, R. Kelly has pleaded not guilty to 11 new charges of sexual assault against a minor at his arraignment earlier today in Cook County, Illinois. His plea comes a week after prosecutors presented the charges following sexual abuse claims from…