Category archives: Breaking News

Ed Sheeran Desperately Trying to Repair Fan Relationships as Facebook Rips Down Cover Videos

Ed Sheeran fans are making Facebook cover videos.  Warner Music Group, Ed Sheeran’s label, is having them ripped down.  Ed Sheeran is personally apologizing and getting them reinstated. Maybe there’s a better way? We’ve written a lot about the messy war zone surrounding Facebook cover videos.  Presently, Facebook doesn’t have the proper publishing licenses (like […]

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Breaking: Pregnant Ciara Involved In Car Accident (Latest)

Updated: A pregnant Ciara has been involved in car accident but appears to be fine.  Husband Russell Wilson offered the latest updates in a tweet, while LAPD also updated the situation. Pregnant r&b singer Ciara was just involved in a car accident in Los Angeles on Friday, but now appears fine.  The accident involved Ciara’s […]

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Microsoft, Yahoo Pulling Out of SXSW

FBI chief James Comey isn’t the only one pulling out of South by Southwest.  We’ve now learned that major brands like Microsoft, Yahoo, and even Accenture are no-shows at SXSW 2017. No, this has nothing to do with the immigration imbroglio (though foreign artists may be cancelling their plans).  But it has everything to do […]

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‘Gangnam Style’ Singer PSY Implicated In South Korean Corruption Scandal

‘Gangnam Style’ rapper PSY is now being implicated in a worsening South Korean corruption scandal.  Here are the potentially damaging associations coming to light. One of South Korea’s greatest cultural exports may have been implicated in a broad-reaching corruption network, according to details now coming to light.  The associations are surfacing alongside the ouster of president Park […]

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Kpop Group Mamamoo Apologizes for ‘Blackface’ Music Video

Here’s one way to introduce yourself to America.  Now, Kpop girl group Mamamoo is profusely apologizing for dressing up in ‘blackface’ costumes. Kpop foursome Mamamoo is now on the defensive after filming an over-the-top ‘blackface’ video.  The video surfaced at a sold-out show in Seoul, and immediately plunged the group into a massive online controversy. […]

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BTS Outsmarts China With a Sold-Out Worldwide Tour (See Dates)

What do you do when China tries to shut you out?  If you’re kpop superstars BTS, you simply go to Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, Chile, Brazil, and the US. Earlier this week, we reported on China’s intensifying ban on hallyu and Kpop.  Unfortunately for leading South Korean actors and singers, the ban has nothing […]

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No Laughing Matter: Rick Ross Files Appeal Against LMFAO

If Rick Ross ultimately wins the lawsuit, will LMFAO still laugh their heinies off? Did LMFAO really steal Rick Ross’ 2006 “Hustlin’?” Yes, says Rick Ross. Now, in court documents obtained exclusively by Digital Music News, the Eleventh Circuit will now have to decide whether or not to revive his copyright lawsuit against LMFAO. Rick […]

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Wale Kicks Off BTS Collaboration and Major US Tour (See Dates)

Right after finally meeting with BTS’ Rap Monster for a posible collaboration, Wale announces The Shine tour. In a freestyle to the beat from Nas’ “Nas Is Like,” rapper Wale expressed his love for Kpop and for Korean boy band, BTS, back in December. He rapped, “Foreign features from South Korea / BTS be the […]

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Ed Sheeran Announces Massive North American Tour (See Dates)

Ed Sheeran announces a massive 48-date tour to promote Divide, because 49 or 50 would just be too much. So far, Ed Sheeran has enjoyed a solid 2017. The singer has topped Spotify streams at least three times this year. He enjoyed five weeks atop Spotify streaming charts. In January, two comeback singles, ‘Castle on […]

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SXSW Responds: ‘We do not have the power to deport anyone.’

South by Southwest (SXSW) has issued its strongest statement yet amidst growing immigration and foreign visa concerns. In response to continued concerns surrounding foreign bands, possible visa problems, and even deportations, South by Southwest has issued the following statement. “SXSW Statement Regarding Commitment to Our International Artists With the announcement of President Trump’s latest Travel […]

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