In the final quarter of 2019, BBC Radio 1’s listenership dipped below 9 million for the very first time, according to newly reported figures. About 8.97 million weekly listeners tuned into Radio 1 during 2019’s last three months; that figur…
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Snoop Dogg Backtracks After Issuing Violent Threats Against Gayle King
In the wake of an official response from CBS and widespread outcry, Snoop Dogg has backed away from threats he issued to CBS This Morning host Gayle King. Last week, King interviewed former WNBA star Lisa Leslie, and a clip of their time together was r…
Kesha Ordered to Pay Over $373,000 Ahead of Dr. Luke Defamation Trial
Dr. Luke’s defamation lawsuit against Kesha hasn’t yet gone to trial, but a judge has already ordered the singer-songwriter to pay over $373,000 in damages. On Thursday, New York Supreme Court Judge Jennifer Schecter ruled that Kesha had in fact defame…
PPL Says International Collections Hit a Record $111 Million In 2019
UK recorded music licensing company PPL has revealed that its 2019 international royalty collections crossed $111 million (£86.7 million), a 22 percent uptick from 2018’s figure, and an all-time high for the organization. In securing internationa…
Apollo Transco Vinyl Manufacturing Plant Goes Down In Flames — Literally
The Apollo Transco lacquer-production facility has been destroyed in a raging fire — the cause remains unknown. Late yesterday, a fire broke out inside Apollo Transco’s lacquer-production warehouse, and authorities have now indicated that the building …
Amoeba Hollywood Is Officially Getting Demolished — Tyler, the Creator Offers a Tour of the New Location
Amoeba Hollywood’s long-rumored demolition has been confirmed, but the new store will be located just two blocks away. Amoeba Hollywood — and Tyler, the Creator — took to social media to announce the news. 6200 Hollywood Blvd, located in downtown Holl…
A&R Executive Sues Warner Music Group After Losing a $500,000-a-Year Gig
Warner Music Group (WMG) is being sued by Michael Flynn, a producer/A&R exec who says that he was promised—and later denied—a $500,000-per-year A&R job. In the filing, which was submitted to the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angel…
Pearl Jam Issues a Stern Warning to Ticket Scalpers
Ticketmaster has issued a stern warning to anyone who’s considering scalping tickets for Pearl Jam’s upcoming Gigaton Tour. Those attempting to purchase Pearl Jam tickets through Ticketmaster will be greeted with a message indicating that Gigaton Tour…
Radio-Tracking Platform WARM Raises $1.37MM — Sony a Big Backer
World Airplay Radio Monitor (WARM), a radio-tracking platform, has raised about $1.37 million (€1.25 million) in seed funding after taking part in an event held by the Sony Startup Acceleration Program Europe. The sum was contributed both by existing i…
TSA Destroys a Priceless Instrument Belonging to African Musician Ballake Sissoko
TSA has ripped apart and destroyed a custom-made kora belonging to Ballake Sissoko, a prominent African musician from Mali. The incident was described in detail through a post on Sissoko’s personal Facebook account. Ballake’s background, professionali…