The legendary Elton John is joining the boycott against hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei. The boycott was initiated by fellow celebrity George Clooney in response to Brunei implementing a law that could lead to the stoning of gay people. In a serie…
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Refuses to Remove Michael Jackson Memorabilia
Despite increasing public pressure, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is refusing to remove Michael Jackson from its list of honored artists. Radio stations throughout the world have been pulling the King of Pop from their rotations. Even museums and mal…
Chinese Government Removes All References to Freddie Mercury’s Sexuality from Bohemian Rhapsody
After a surprising approval, China has removed six different LGBTQ moments from Bohemian Rhapsody. In total, the Chinese government removed two minutes of LGBTQ content from Bohemian Rhapsody in China. Two minutes may not sound like a lot, but it scrub…
‘Empire’ Ratings Hit an All-Time Low
Crime fabricator Jussie Smollett has been the butt of jokes for weeks. Cast members of ‘Empire’ aren’t laughing. On March 20th, Empire achieved a brand-new low. In the show’s second episode since the arrest of Jussie Smollett, the numbers for ‘Empire’…
Pandora Overhauls Its Basic ‘Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down’ Recommendation Algorithms
Pandora’s newly debuted ‘Modes’ feature is aimed at offering more options and better control over recommendations. A departure from the traditional ‘Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down’ recommendation system, the six new listening ‘modes’ still take user preference…
American Federation of Musicians Steps Up Pressure on Studios for Fair Streaming Media Residuals
The American Federation of Musicians — at a press conference prior to holding negotiations for a new contract with movie studios — indicated that they are seeking fair streaming media residuals for content created for the Internet. The negotiations are…
Death Metal Inspires Joy, Not Violence, Among Its Listeners, Study Finds
A scientific study has determined that death metal fans are usually nice people. Ever since bands like Black Sabbath introduced macabre imagery into their music, certain subgenres of heavy metal have become more extreme and controversial. In the case …
After Spotify’s $230 Million Acquisition, Gimlet Media Staffers Move to Unionize
Just one month after Spotify acquired podcast platform Gimlet Media for a reported $230 million, the company’s employees have announced their intention to unionize. We’ve heard of serious problems happening after major acquisitions. But this one is a …
Brothers Who Received $3,500 to Fake an Attack Against Jussie Smollett Express ‘Tremendous Regret’
Empire star Jussie Smollett concocted a ruse of sickening proportions — but the fallout is just getting started. Somehow, Smollett still claims he was accosted by Trump supporters who beat him up, doused him with bleach, and threw a noose around his ne…
In a Huge Surprise, the Chinese Government Gives ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ the Green Light
In an unexpected move, the Chinese government has granted Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody approval for a limited release. But key scenes will probably be nixed. While the film has garnered considerable praise in the United States, earning Rami Malek th…