Bullied Radio DJ Files $3 Million Wrongful Termination by KLAX-FM Over Payola Scheme

A popular Hispanic radio star and her husband have been fired for alleging that their bosses engaged in an illegal payola scheme. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Stephanie Himonidis, better known as “Chiquibaby,” and her husband Gerardo Lopez were fired by the Spanish Broadcasting System back in 2014 after objecting over the payola scheme. Himonidis […]

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Strange Hissing Noises Coming From the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

Does your iPhone 7 hiss? According to MacRumors, a few pre-order iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus users are reporting a rather strange noise bundled with their phones. Users first started reporting a hissing sound coming from the back of the device, apparently where the Apple Logo is found. 512 Pixel’s Stephen Hackett described the […]

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Strange Hissing Noises Coming From the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

Does your iPhone 7 hiss? According to MacRumors, a few pre-order iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus users are reporting a rather strange noise bundled with their phones. Users first started reporting a hissing sound coming from the back of the device, apparently where the Apple Logo is found. 512 Pixel’s Stephen Hackett described the […]

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Last Week in the Music Business

Lady Gaga will leak her own album if forced into a time-exclusive deal, Tupac Shakur’s legacy is fading according to Google data, Amoeba Music is close to being demolished, and Pandora announced their offline upgrade to Pandora One. It’s the weekend, so it’s time to fill you in on what’s made news this week. Patriot […]

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The AirPod: Now With a Convenient, Concealable Subwoofer…

 You might lose an AirPod.  But thanks to this handy Bluetooth-enabled subwoofer accessory, you’ll never lose that bass. Apple’s AirPod wireless earbuds are getting panned for being an ill-conceived, easy-to-lose wireless toy.  But innovative accessory developers are now stepping in, with a myriad of new products already hitting the drawing board. That includes feverish work on […]

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The AirPod: Now With a Convenient, Concealable Subwoofer…

 You might lose an AirPod.  But thanks to this handy Bluetooth-enabled subwoofer accessory, you’ll never lose that bass. Apple’s AirPod wireless earbuds are getting panned for being an ill-conceived, easy-to-lose wireless toy.  But innovative accessory developers are now stepping in, with a myriad of new products already hitting the drawing board. That includes feverish work on […]

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Breaking: BMI Prevails Over Department of Justice In 100% Licensing Dispute

A rate court judge has just ruled in favor of BMI in its dispute over 100% licensing with the DOJ.  So what does that mean? The following is a breaking story.  Check back for updates this evening and into the weekend. In a Friday decision, federal judge Judge Louis Stanton issued an order rejecting a […]

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Breaking: BMI Prevails Over Department of Justice In 100% Licensing Dispute

A rate court judge has just ruled in favor of BMI in its dispute over 100% licensing with the DOJ.  So what does that mean? The following is a breaking story.  Check back for updates this evening and into the weekend. In a Friday decision, federal judge Judge Louis Stanton issued an order rejecting a […]

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Who Gave Eazy-E AIDS? A New Documentary Aims to Find Out.

A headline following the death of Eazy E from complications related to AIDS in 1995. Eric ‘Eazy-E’ Wright died of AIDS in late 90s. But did he really get it from unprotected sex? When it comes to controversial rap icons, Eric ‘Eazy E’ Wright is one of the most celebrated.  Called the ‘Godfather of Gangsta […]

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Sony Music and UMG Partner To Launch Music Streaming App in the UK

Time to cut out the middle man and reap the benefits. Across the Atlantic, 2 of the Big 3 labels are planning on launching a brand new music streaming service in the UK. The service will be known as “Now That’s What I Call Music.” This will be a joint venture between Sony Music and […]

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