YouTube Is Actually Running Ads for YouTube AdBlockers

Is YouTube simply lying to artists, labels, and publishers hoping to make money on their platform? YouTube says it wants to help artists make money.  But how is that possible if they’re also helping… YouTube ad-blockers? Already, YouTube is notorious for offering the worst payouts to streaming artists.  Now, it appears that the Google-owned company […]

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‘Family Friendly’ Disney Approves Chris Brown ‘Black-ish’ Appearance

Despite heavy protests, Disney-owned ABC Television is moving forward with Chris Brown’s appearance on ‘Black-ish’.  Are the ratings really worth it? It’s official: Chris Brown will definitely be featured in ‘Black-ish,’ with the Disney|ABC Television show slated to air on Wednesday evening.  The ‘family friendly’ Disney has not responded to an outcry from protestors, who […]

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Is Google Flirting With A Federal Investigation After Terror Advertising?

Google indirectly funded terror groups. Will federal agencies investigate, or is the web giant just too big for authorities? On March 17, The Times ran a damning article against Google. The web giant’s DoubleClick Ad Exchange couldn’t stop top advertisers’ videos from appearing on extremist and hate videos. Top companies, including McDonald’s, L’Oreal, Toyota, and […]

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Disney Faces Heavy Pressure to Remove Chris Brown from ‘Black-ish’

A family-friendly show on Disney/ABC that features a cameo by Chris Brown.  What could possibly go wrong? Was this the best casting decision for a family-oriented show? Last week, Disney | ABC Television Group revealed that Chris Brown would be making a cameo in ‘Black-ish,’ a decision that is now sparking heavy backlash.  The comedy […]

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How Meghan Trainor Empowered an Entire Generation of Females

Meghan Trainor’s music focuses on the power that women have to stand up for themselves, no matter what they look like or what they’ve been told. Ever since Meghan Trainor came out with her hit single, “All About That Bass,” she’s developed a healthy following of fans who love her upbeat tunes and confident attitude. […]

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The Complete List of Record Store Day Releases (Updated)

Lil Uzi Vert Vs. The World Record Store Day’s is now enjoying massive success in both the US and UK.  Part of the reason is a huge list of RSD exclusives. Many bands are hoping to cash in on ever-growing record vinyl sales.  First founded in 2007, this year marks the 10th anniversary of Record […]

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Facebook Sucks for Reaching Fans, So Google Has an Idea to Fix That

Google may have found another way to one-up Facebook, this time with musicians and their fans. It’s no secret that many bands and musicians love using Facebook to stay connected with their fans. They can reach out to fans by adding new posts and commenting on what they have to say. But to put it […]

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Chris Brown’s ‘Lavish Spending’ Could Include a $2.9 Million Bugatti

Which high-worth rappers will purchase the latest Bugatti?  Looks like Chris Brown is on the short list, thanks to some ‘lavish spending habits’. It’s the new status symbol for Russian billionaires, Saudi princes, and successful rappers alike.  It’s a Bugatti, one of the most expensive luxury vehicles in the world. How expensive?  Try several million […]

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Trey Songz Just Took Credit for Nicki Minaj’s Entire Career

Nicki Minaj calls out Trey Songz, and he aptly responds with some surprisingly well-founded accusations. Days after releasing the dates for Tremaine The Tour, Trey Songz finally dropped Tremaine The Album. Fans can listen to the 15-track album on Spotify and Apple Music. You can also view the listing below. The Prelude Come Over #1Fan […]

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Warning: Universal Music Is Ripping Down ALL Facebook Cover Videos

  Uploading cover song videos to Facebook?  You might want to stop doing that. Last year, Universal Music Publishing Group, the largest publisher in the world, started ripping down Facebook cover videos.  Long story short: Facebook and UMPG couldn’t agree on a royalty agreement for the songs being covered.  So the big guns were pointed at […]

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