Wizkid, a popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, is planning to launch a music streaming service in cooperation with United Bank for Africa. In a recent interview with Robert Bruce on British radio station Capital Xtra, Wizkid expressed his intention…
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Lizzo Accused of Stealing Her Famous “I’m 100% That Bitch” Line from “Truth Hurts”
Producer Justin Raisen is accusing singer Lizzo of plagiarizing the most famous line from her hit single “Truth Hurts,” making him the second person to make such claims. On Instagram, Raisen said that he and a number of people collaborated on the follo…
The Latest Music Industry Gigs: FFRR, Spirit, Reform Alliance, Calm, SESAC, SME
Here’s a recap of recent executive shuffles — including both hirings and in-house promotions — from across the music industry. If you have a job listing to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job…
Pedophile Gary Glitter Isn’t Earning a Dime from ‘Joker,’ Universal Music Insists
People were understandably upset that film director Todd Phillips chose Gary Glitter’s “Rock and Roll Part 2” in his movie “Joker,” considering that Glitter is serving a 16-year sentence for child sex abuse. But those who currently own the rights to th…
Ja Rule Is Getting Dragged Back Into the $100 Million Fyre Festival Lawsuit
Ja Rule knew the Fyre Festival was going to be a disaster, litigants claim. A number of festival ticket holders, in a class action lawsuit, are now suing Ja Rule for $100 million, insisting that newly uncovered evidence proves that the rapper was promo…
Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston Top Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominations
Just moments ago, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees for the Class of 2020. They include some decidedly non-rock names — plus a few artists that shockingly aren’t already inducted. Here’s the full list of nominees: Not…
Sulli’s Suicide Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg, K-Pop Superstar Says
In the wake of the apparent suicide of South Korean pop star Sulli, a fellow K-pop star is speaking out about how the South Korean entertainment industry deals with those who are having psychological problems. On October 15th, Kim Dong-wan, who is a me…
Charli XCX Denies Damaging the Environment In Her ‘White Mercedes’ Video
Charli XCX burns a brand-new car in her ‘White Mercedes’ Video, then gets blasted for polluting the environment. In the early days of music video, stars could get away with just about anything: stripping elementary school teachers, oversize…
Warner Music Group Also Issued Takedown Notices to Rudy Giuliani, Eric Trump, Donald Trump, Jr., Others
Earlier this month, President Trump tweeted a Nickelback ‘Photograph’ meme. Warner Music Group acted quickly to shut it down. Just hours after it was posted, Warner Music Group quickly filed a DMCA notice against Trump’s use of the Nickelback mem…
Jay Frank, Streaming Strategist and UMG Executive, Passes Away at 47
Jay Frank was senior vice president of global streaming for Universal Music Group, which he joined in 2015. It was there that he developed innovative approaches involving data and analytics on popular streaming platforms, such as Spotify and Apple Musi…