Nicki Minaj is out — will others join her? Owing to the scrutiny and criticism she’s received from fans and pundits, Nicki Minaj has canceled her planned Saudi Arabia performance, which was scheduled to take place at the Jeddah World Fest on July 19th….
Author archives: Marsha Silva
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sues Iconix Brand Group Over Massive Accounting Fraud
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is alleging a massive book-cooking cover-up. Roc Nation, LLC, the entertainment company founded by Jay-Z in 2008, is suing Iconix Brand Group, Inc. Jay-Z alleges that Iconix exaggerated its profits and cooked its books in order to si…
Swedish Police Still Detaining A$AP Rocky Over a Stockholm Street Brawl
Swedish police regard A$AP Rocky as a serious flight risk. A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, will be detained by Swedish law-enforcement officials for at least two weeks. Police are currently investigating charges against Mayers and members …
João Gilberto, the Father of Bossa Nova, Passes Away at 88
Beloved Brazilian musician João Gilberto has passed away. He was 88 years old. Gilberto’s family members and friends confirmed the unfortunate news. The acclaimed performer, who many referred to as ‘O Mito’ (The Legend), was found in need of medical as…
Spotify Signs an Exclusive Podcasting Deal with Kevin Bacon
Spotify has signed an exclusive agreement with well-known actor and musician Kevin Bacon, who will star in a scripted comedy podcast, I’m Gonna Be Kevin Bacon, in the near future. The project is happening, though a specific release date hasn’t yet been…
Boosie Badazz Ordered to Pay $233,000 to the Security Guard He Beat Up
Boosie Badazz, whose real name is Torrence Hatch Jr., has just been ordered to pay $233,000 to a security guard, Glen Kerley, who works at a mall in Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. Kerley alleges that he was assaulted by Hatch and his posse (comprised of a b…
Warner Music Is Making Moves In Central Europe — Acquires Forza Music In Slovakia
Warner Music Group has acquired Forza Music, a major player in the Slovakian music scene. Warner Music Group (WMG) has just acquired a solid catalogue of international music — and an important chip in Central Europe. As of July 5th, Forza Music, a pro…
Troy Carter’s Q&A Seals an ‘Upstreaming’ Deal With Warner Music
After an understated announcement at MIDEM, Troy Carter’s Q&A is formally splashing a deal with Warner Music Group to ‘upstream’ artists. Last month, Carter criticized the presumption that every artist wants to remain independent. “It’s a false na…
Rolling Stone Launches Its Auto-Populating Music Charts — But Can It Beat Billboard?
Rolling Stone is finally set to debut its homegrown music charts — with designs to unseat Billboard. Billboard‘s charts and album/song rankings are — and have long been — used by the majority of music professionals, reporters, and fans. But they’re al…
Burning Man Resists U.S. Government Demands to Search All Attendees
The 2019 Burning Man festival is nearly two months away — and it’s already making news. This time, the focus is on renewed efforts by the U.S. government to clamp down on the open, largely unregulated gathering. Just this week, organizers of the event …