Kanye West, EMI Music Publishing Officially Settle Out of Court

EMI’s on-again, off-again lawsuit with Kanye West has officially drawn to a close. According to a stipulation of dismissal submitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the matter has been settled; a tentative agr…

The Whitney Houston Creepy Hologram Tour Officially Sets Sail

The previously reported Whitney Houston Hologram Tour has officially set sail, with the first performance scheduled to take place in Sheffield, England, on February 25th. After that, the hologram show, which will also feature a live band, singers, and …

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Is Changing Their Name to “Boneless Thugs-n-Harmony” — Seriously

The rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony has officially changed its name to “Boneless” Thugs-n-Harmony—not as an early April Fools’ joke or as a result of a lost bet, but because of a high-priced branding deal with Buffalo Wild Wings. Bonel…

Burning Man Is Officially Suing the U.S. Government

Burning Man first filed legal paperwork against the U.S. Government in December of last year.  Now, its lawsuit has officially been set in motion. Late last year, we broke the story that Burning Man was litigating against the U.S. Department of Interio…

Pearl Jam Explains to a U.S. Congressman Why the ‘BOSS Act’ Doesn’t Make Sense

Pearl Jam’s members are outspoken critics of the ticketing industry, but that doesn’t mean they’re getting behind the BOSS Act, which, if passed, would more comprehensively regulate the distribution and resale of event tickets. On the contrary, the fiv…

Canadian Authorities Fine StubHub Nearly $1 Million for Deceiving Customers

StubHub has been fined nearly $1 million ($1.3M Canadian) by Canada’s Competition Bureau, which monitors the domestic marketplace for behaviors and actions that inhibit competition and/or deceive consumers.  StubHub’s infractions were classified under …

Want Tickets to See Bon Iver? Just Pledge to Vote In the 2020 Election

Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, Bon Iver is working to register new voters and rally support for the eventual Democratic nominee.  Roughly one month out from voting day, the folk band revealed that they will play three concerts in their native…

Elton John Soldiers Through Farewell Tour Despite Walking Pneumonia Diagnosis

Owing to an ongoing illness, Elton John has been forced to postpone one of his scheduled Farewell Yellow Brick Road performances.  The 72-year-old valiantly attempted to push through a Sunday concert in Auckland, New Zealand, having been diagnosed with…

As Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Dominate, Tuned Global Is Building Customized Streaming Platforms for Brands

While Apple Music, Amazon, YouTube, and Spotify duke it out for streaming dominance, B2B players like Tuned Global are eyeing niche opportunities. The streaming music space is now a battle royale between the biggest of giants. Even Spotify is feeling t…

Apple Corps. Wins $77 Million Judgment Against Beatles Counterfeiters

U.S. District Court Judge Beth Bloom has awarded Apple Corps. $77 million in damages from an unlicensed merchandise lawsuit pertaining to Beatles gear.  Apple Corps. sued 77 individuals and small businesses that were found selling unauthorized Beatles …