A lawsuit filed by DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill against Peloton for alleged copyright infringement has been dropped. Here’s the latest. Lawrence Muggerud (DJ Muggs) submitted the lawsuit to a California federal court via the Soul Assassins, his hip-…
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Frank Ocean’s Homer Launches Homer Radio with Apple Music
Frank Ocean is launching a new radio show called Homer Radio on Apple Music 1. The show is named after his luxury jewelry brand and will air every Thursday at 10 pm EST. The first episode hit on October 27 and featured French-born Ivorian/Guadeloupean …
50 Cent’s G-Unit Film & Television Inks Production Deal with Lusid Media
Rapper 50 Cent and his G-Unit Film & Television outlet have signed a production deal with Lusid Media. The deal encompasses a three-project partnership, with the first project already under the deal. Details about the projects have not been shared …
The Mariah Carey Christmas Machine Grows with Two New Dates – Toronto, New York
The self-proclaimed Queen of Christmas is revving things up with two additional shows. Mariah Carey has announced two more dates for her New York & Toronto Christmas specials. Almost 30 years after the release of “All I Want for Christmas Is …
Apple Music Pulls Kanye West Music from Curated Playlists
Apple Music has become the first streaming platform to take action against Kanye by pulling its curated “Kanye West Essentials” playlist. After companies like Adidas and Balenciaga dropped the rapper for his antisemitic rhetoric, Apple has …
Low Roar Frontman Ryan Karazija Dies at 40 – Band Issues Statement
Icelandic alternative rock band Low Roar has confirmed frontman Ryan Karazija has died suddenly. He was 40. The band posted a tribute to its frontman on social media. “His beautiful music and lyrics, sung in his haunting voice have touched the li…
Taylor Swift Edits ‘Anti-Hero’ Music Video Over Fatphobic Accusations
Taylor Swift edited her music video for “Anti-Hero” days after its release after backlash over one of the scenes. The singer directed the video herself, in which she experiences “nightmare scenarios and intrusive thoughts.” One …
Pantera Reunion Shows Selling Out Quickly — Show In Chile Moves to a Vastly Larger Venue
The surviving members of Pantera are selling out shows across South America. The opening date in Chile moved to a much larger venue. Vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown are on an official Pantera reunion tour featuring Zakk Wylde on guitar and …
This Time, It’s Real: Rock and Roll Legend Jerry Lee Lewis Dead at 87
Rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis has died, according to a statement from his representative. He was 87. Erroneous reports of the singer’s death circulated widely earlier this week. But representative Zach Farnum has confirmed to Variety that …
Shamrock Capital, Substantial Owner of Taylor Swift’s Catalog, Sells Minority Stake
Shamrock Capital, the media and entertainment investor that owns Taylor Swift’s masters, sells a minority stake in the firm. RidgeLake Partners, a strategic partnership between Ottawa Avenue Private Capital and Apogem Capital, along with Bonaccor…