Spotify Faces Legal Action Over Discriminatory Workplace Practices

If proven true, what kind of workplace culture has Spotify encouraged? A former sales executive, Hong Perez, has filed a lawsuit against Spotify and Brian Berner, its US Head of Sales.  The company allegedly fostered a discriminatory and hostile work e…

Young Thug Faces Eight Felony Drug Counts In Georgia

It appears that rapper Young Thug has turned himself into to Georgia county jail this Wednesday. According to DeKalb County judicial documents obtained by XXL, the young rapper is being charged with eight violations of the Georgia Controlled Substance …

It’s Official: X Factor Italy Drops Asia Argento Over Sexual Assault Allegations

After a series of child sexual abuse allegations, Asia Argento has been dropped from X Factor Italy. The Italian actress will still appear in the first seven episodes of this season, starting in September, as those episodes were filmed over the summer….

Just How Rampant is Chart Manipulation in South Korea?

Despite unveiling ‘chart freezing,’ the South Korean music industry still has to deal with widespread chart manipulation efforts from major labels and entertainment companies. Earlier today, J.Y. Park made a stunning revelation on social me…

Billboard CEO John Amato Steps Down After ‘Internal Investigations’

In a move that is likely to surprise no one, Billboard’s CEO John Amato is out of the company. Amato took over at the publication’s publisher, the Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group, in 2014. However, in recent months he has become em…

Billboard CEO John Amato Steps Down After ‘Internal Investigations’

In a move that is likely to surprise no one, Billboard’s CEO John Amato is out of the company. Amato took over at the publication’s publisher, the Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group, in 2014. However, in recent months he has become em…

Police Make Arrest in XXXTentacion Murder Case

It remains unclear why the suspect shot and killed XXXTentacion. Authorities in Florida have arrested Derrick D. Williams in connection with the death of rapper XXXTentacion. Charges include first-degree murder, a probation violation for theft of a car…

Who’s the Major Label CEO Who Claimed That Dr. Luke Raped Katy Perry?

An unnamed major label CEO is now accused of claiming that Dr. Luke raped Katy Perry.  Which CEO might that be? An ugly lawsuit is now getting uglier — and roping Katy Perry and an unnamed ‘major label CEO’ into the mud.  In the latest turn…

Possessive Girlfriend Shipwrecks Promising Clarinetist’s Future Career

A tale of bitterness, jealousy, betrayal, and music.  So, rising clarinetists – beware. Eric Abramovitz had the opportunity of a lifetime four years ago. Considered one of the top clarinetists in Canada, he had applied for a two-year scholarship in Los…

Indiegogo’s Vega+ Campaign Stole Nearly $700,000 — And They’re Probably Getting Away With It

The 2-year Vega+ saga is only getting worse — with little sign of a resolution. After being more than patient with Retro Computer Studios, crowdfunding platform Indiegogo has hired a debt collector to deal with the company.  RCL failed to meet the cond…