Earlier this month, Digital Music News was first to report that Twitter had flagged – but not removed – a series of antisemitic tweets penned by Ice Cube. Now, the 51-year-old rapper is threatening legal action against two reporters who wrote articles …
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Cirque du Soleil Moves Closer to Bankruptcy, Cuts 3,500 Jobs
Without a means of resuming operations and generating revenue amid the COVID-19 pandemic, famed entertainment brand Cirque du Soleil has fired nearly 3,500 previously furloughed employees and moved towards bankruptcy. Cirque du Soleil revealed these an…
Just 10% of Broadcast Radio Stations Are Streamed by Listeners
Only 10 percent of radio listeners age 13 and up stream broadcast radio stations, according to a new study. In turn, approximately 90 percent of listeners still access broadcast radio stations over the air. (This also marks the first time that radio st…
Another Country Singer Slammed for Playing a ‘Super-Spreader’ Concert
Yesterday, Digital Music News was first to report on the backlash country music star Chase Rice faced after playing a packed concert – dubbed a “super-spreader” by some – amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Now, country singer Chris Janson is also gra…
Don Diablo Plays a ‘Corona Proof’ Show In Germany
In an effort to safely entertain fans amid the COVID-19 crisis, Dutch DJ Don Diablo recently played a “corona proof” show in Cologne, Germany. Don Diablo offered the performance from a centrally located stage within the Lanxess Arena, while fans enjoye…
The MTV VMAs Are Happening, According to NY Governor Andrew Cuomo
Though organizers have cancelled an abundance of live events in response to the health risks presented by COVID-19, the 2020 MTV VMAs are in fact happening, according to both MTV and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. During a morning press briefing, Gove…
Chase Rice Responds to Backlash Over Packed Concert
Earlier today, Digital Music News was first to report on the outrage and backlash country music star Chase Rice is facing over his playing a packed concert in Tennessee over the weekend – and uploading a clip of the gig to social media. Now, Rice has r…
Should ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ Be Replaced With a New National Anthem?
Amid ongoing protests and discussions pertaining to race relations and the contemporary prevalence of historical American figures, some are calling for the replacement of the United States’ national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The ongoing dialo…
Spotify’s Patent Battle Against Data Scape Comes to a Close
Leading music streaming service Spotify and Dublin, Ireland-based non-practicing entity Data Scape have settled their long-running patent battle. Spotify and Data Scape’s legal teams revealed the settlement in a recently submitted legal filing, which D…
KKR Leads $48 Million Investment In Royalty-Free Library Artlist
Subscription music licensing platform Artlist has raised $48 million in additional funding, and global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) led the investment initiative. Tech-focused venture capital firm Elephant Partners, an existing backer …