Guvera’s pile of streaming failure keeps emanating a foul odor. Guvera raked in more than $180 million in investor funding to produce a free online music streaming service, one heavily reliant upon clever advertising. Its Australian founders hop…
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Looks Like Russell Simmons Is Fleeing the Country to Escape Rape Charges
Hip hop mogul and Def Jam cofounder Russell Simmons looks to be pulling up stakes in America — and heading for extradition-free Bali. Got a bunch of sexual assault and flat-out rape charges hanging over your head? Looks like Russell Simmons has a fix…
Fired Billboard CEO John Amato Paid $18 Million to Leave, Report Claims
Despite rampant issues of sexual misconduct and mismanagement, ousted Billboard CEO John Amato was apparently paid $18 million to leave. What started out as whiff of smoke is threatening to engulf the entire Billboard building. Ahead of the weekend, Th…
Dirty Allegations Surround Ousted Billboard CEO John Amato
Billboard is a magazine, music-ranking authority, and entertainment brand that was founded way, way back in 1894. Which means that Billboard — along with The Hollywood Reporter — will probably weather this latest crisis. But firing the problem only go…
Charlamagne Tha God’s Job Is In Jeopardy Following Underage Rape Charges
On Wednesday, a petition demanding that iHeartMedia fire “The Breakfast Club” morning radio show host Charlamagne Tha God was placed on the Care2 Petitions site by Derrick Real. The petition labeled Charlamagne a ‘child predator̵…
Tool’s Maynard James Keynan Vehemently Denies Rape Allegations as ‘Despicable Claims’
Maynard James Keenan, the frontman of bands Tool and A Perfect Circle, has adamantly denied anonymous allegations that he sexually assaulted a fan. The accusation hit Twitter on June 22nd. In a series of tweets, a user known only as @IWas17HeWas36 cla…
XXXTentacion’s Battered ex-Girlfriend Receives $35,000 In Donations for Reconstructive Eye Surgery (Warning: Explicit Photos)
Last night in Los Angeles, a flash mob congregated to commemorate the life and music of XXXTentacion. Others are deeply questioning the rapper’s legacy given his extremely violent abuse against his pregnant girlfriend. Warning: this post contain…
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…
Wyoming Ranch Officially Bans Rappers After Kanye West’s Listening Party
Apparently Kanye West’s listening party was a tad obnoxious. Some artists release albums. Kanye West hosts a lavish private listening party at a ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The listening party involved press from around the world, collabora…
RuPaul’s Entire ‘American’ Album Removed from Spotify Due to a Copyright Infringement Claim on One Song
Copyright infringement cases are running rampant. The latest comes from Azealia Banks, who is accusing RuPaul of ripping off her work. What’s with all of the copyright infringement cases lately? Miley Cyrus recently faced a $300 million lawsuit…