Swedish police regard A$AP Rocky as a serious flight risk. A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, will be detained by Swedish law-enforcement officials for at least two weeks. Police are currently investigating charges against Mayers and members …
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Irish Competition Regulators Clear Live Nation’s MCD Production Acquisition
Last summer, as part of the global promoter’s acquisition spree, Live Nation confirmed a purchase in Ireland. As part of LN-Gaiety Holdings (LNG), a UK joint venture by the mega-promoter and Denis Desmond’s Gaiety Investment, Live Nation acquired MCD P…
Boosie Badazz Ordered to Pay $233,000 to the Security Guard He Beat Up
Boosie Badazz, whose real name is Torrence Hatch Jr., has just been ordered to pay $233,000 to a security guard, Glen Kerley, who works at a mall in Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. Kerley alleges that he was assaulted by Hatch and his posse (comprised of a b…
Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital Is Shutting Down and Laying Off Everyone — Report
Russell Simmons fled to Indonesia after multiple sexual assault allegations. Now the Def Jam co-founder’s All Def Digital brand is reportedly closing down. The crash of the Russell Simmons empire seems to be nearing completion. According to multiple so…
Burning Man Hires Former Trump Campaigner to Help Fight U.S. Government Searches
Several weeks ago, the U.S. government recommended harsh measures against Burning Man 2019. That included searching attendees for drugs and weapons. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management had issued an environmental impact statement about the event. This…
“Detained and Deported,” Iranian Officials Place Joss Stone on a Blacklist
As part of her global tour, Joss Stone touched down in Iran. There was just one problem – she wasn’t scheduled to perform in the country. The English singer and songwriter had aimed to perform in every country. Stone had previously held gigs in Syria,…
Michael Jackson Fans Join Forces to Sue HBO Over ‘Leaving Neverland’
The lawsuit comes as HBO’s Leaving Neverland continues to wreak havoc on the image of the once-adored Michael Jackson. The documentary, which aired earlier this year, shed light upon alleged child abuse committed by Jackson. The film dropped like a bom…
Major Labels Accuse Charter Communications of “Earning Millions” from Pirate Subscribers
Over the past year and a half, the music industry – mostly led by the notorious RIAA – has launched lawsuits against multiple ISPs in the U.S. Decades into this war, the RIAA is finally winning some battles. Thanks to the major label trade group, for e…
Following a Record $5.7 Million Fine In America, TikTok’s Faces a British Investigation Over Child Privacy Violations
TikTok hasn’t exactly had the best year. Near the end of 2018, the ByteDance-owned company beat YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram in total mobile downloads. In the U.S. alone, the short-form video sharing app grew 25%. It seemed things would get better…
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Denies Cardi B’s Application to Trademark “Okurrr”
Things are not “Okurrr”; Cardi B’s trademark application has been denied. Things aren’t quite “Okurrr” for Cardi B, who just received some disappointing news from the United States Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO). Specifically, the USPTO denied Car…