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TMZ has reported that the man allegedly responsible for attacking Tory Lanez in prison is Santino Casio, a known violent offender currently facing life behind bars. Source: California Correctional Institution / California Correctional Institution TMZ has reported that the man allegedly responsible for attacking Tory Lanez in prison is Santino Casio, a known violent offender […]

The Diddy federal trial is underway and as expected some of revelations have been jaw dropping. Cassie took the stand and claims she was forced to participate in a four-day freak off and more. As reported by Variety, Cassie served as a witness on Tuesday, May 13. When questioned about her 11-year relationship with Diddy she […]

Minnesota’s Attorney General, Keith Ellison, is speaking out against efforts to get Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd. Source: Minnesota Department of Corrections / Minnesota Department of Corrections Minnesota’s Attorney General, Keith Ellison, is speaking out against efforts to get Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who killed George […]

ROC Nation has become the single most powerful entity on the planet. hell, the company started by JAY-Z is more powerful than the Illuminati if you asked a specific demographic of social media. Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty / ROC Nation ROC Nation has become the single most powerful entity on the planet. hell, the […]

Bun B and Statik Selektah have been dropping off some heat for a while now and while heads have been sleeping on their work, the duo continue to collaborate on new material and have recruited some NY heavyweights for their latest offering. Linking up with Brooklyn’s own Gorilla NEMS and Smif-N-Wessun for their visuals to […]

Sony announced its financial forecast for the next year, and the company expects Donald Trump’s tariffs to impact its bottom line greatly. Spotted on The Verge, Sony expects Trump’s stupid tariffs to impact its financial forecast by 100 billion yen (about $680 million). Sony is weighing different options to counter the tariffs, including moving manufacturing […]

Bradley James, who worked as a driver and bodyguard for Megan’s former friend Kelsey Harris, says he heard something shocking. Source: Getty / Radio One New claims are shaking up the case between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez. Bradley James, who worked as a driver and bodyguard for Megan’s former friend Kelsey Harris, says […]

R&B superstar Chris Brown is facing legal trouble once again, according to a new report from TMZ. Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty R&B superstar Chris Brown is facing legal trouble once again, according to a new report from TMZ. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TMZ (@tmz_tv) The chart-topping artist was […]

Executive produced by Idris Elba and Slick Rick, the Victory album took four years to complete and was filmed in various locales. Slick Rick has not released a full-length project in over 26 years, and that will soon change this summer. Partnering with Idris Elba, Slick Rick is slated to release his visual album Victory […]

A federal judge took control of the notorious Rikers Island jail complex out of New York City’s hands in a ruling, calling for independent oversight. Source: JEWEL SAMAD / Getty A federal judge has taken control of the Rikers Island correctional facility out of New York City’s hands, ordering that an outside “remediation manager” take […]

Upon taking the stand on May 14, Cassie Ventura detailed Diddy’s reactions to him discovering she begun dating Kid Cudi. Source: TIMOTHY A. CLARY / Getty The sex trafficking trial for Sean “Diddy” Combs heard further testimony from Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, who took the stand on Wednesday (May 14) and unveiled some chilling details. […]

Mother of King Von’s child, Queen Kema, just did something dope; she got her Master’s degree the same year their son graduated from kindergarten. Source: @Queenkemaaa_____ / IG Mother of King Von’s child, Queen Kema, just did something dope; she got her Master’s degree the same year their son graduated from kindergarten. View this post […]

Snoop Dogg has ignited a flood of criticism after appearing to align with President Donald Trump despite having choice words for the leader. Snoop Dogg has enjoyed well over three decades of notoriety and the requisite ups and downs that come along with fame. In a recent sitdown with The Breakfast Club, Snoop Dogg addressed […]

Adin Ross shared that he lost two major brand deals in the wake of him taking shots at Doechii and Megan Thee Stallion. Source: John Nacion / Getty Adin Ross caught the ire of Doechii fans after he used a moment during one of his livestream events to insult the buzzing artist for reasons that […]

Rihanna is finally back with a new song called “Friend of Mine,” her first since 2022. It’s a fun, fast-paced dance track that shows up on the soundtrack for the upcoming *Smurfs* movie. Rihanna isn’t just singing this time, she’s also voicing Smurfette in the film, which also stars Sandra Oh, Natasha Lyonne, and James […]

Is Foot Locker Inc. broke? While we don’t know the answer to that it certainly seems that way as CNBC is reporting that Dick’s Sporting Goods is purchasing the sports retailing stable for a cool $2.4 billion in a shocking move that has many sneaker aficionados scratching their heads. Why would Dick’s Sporting Goods go […]

50 Cent is living his pettiest life as he continues to kick Diddy while he is down. He recently made fun of him over his alleged small manhood. As spotted on HipHopDX, another unidentified woman has filed a lawsuit against Diddy claiming that he sexually assaulted her back in 2001. She alleges they spent the evening […]

Last year, 50 Cent sued famous social media jeweler TraxNYC for using his name and likeness to sell some diamond-encrusted crosses similar to the one 50 Cent wore, and now the jeweler out of New York City is apologizing for his transgression. According to TMZ, TraxNYC (born Maksud Agadjani) has officially apologized to 50 Cent […]

We’re only a few days into the trial of P. Diddy and already the Hip-Hop world has been collectively clutching their pearls as Cassie’s testimony about her experiences during Diddy’s “Freak Off”‘s were scenes straight out of porno movies. Still, as disturbing as her memories were, we’re now learning that Diddy’s life of sex, drugs […]

Ben of Ben &Jerry’s was ejected from a Senate hearing after confronting Robert F. Kennedy, Jr on Wednesday, protesting his healthcare cuts. Source: Samuel Corum / Getty On Wednesday (May 15), Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was testifying before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Capitol Hill when he was […]

Snoop Dogg kept it real and admitted Kendrick Lamar checked him on “Wacced Out Murals,” and rightfully so. Source: Johnny Nunez/BET / Getty Snoop Dogg kept it real and admitted Kendrick Lamar checked him on “Wacced Out Murals,” and rightfully so. The West Coast legend pulled up for an interview, Snoop talked about the heat […]

Styles P was a guest on The No Funny Sh*t podcast and told one of the hosts that Jim Jones can’t hold a candle to him lyrically. Styles P has been one of the sharpest rappers in the game for the past three decades as a member of The Lox, along with his prolific solo […]

Chris Brown has been denied bail by a British court and will remain in custody until at least June 13, following a charge of assault stemming from an incident in a London nightclub. Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty Chris Brown has been denied bail by a British court and will remain in custody until […]

MIKE continues to shift and bend his verses to fit the keyboard-heavy production of Tony Seltzer to great effect. Hip-Hop music has long suffered from segmentation, pitting certain parts of the scene against one another in a foolhardy race for relevance. MIKE, one of the leading voices in the so-called underground scene, has managed to […]

Celebrate mom with these delicious and easy Mother’s Day brunch recipes! From sweet treats to savory dishes, these recipes are sure to impress and make her feel extra special.

This cottage cheese chocolate mousse is rich, creamy and packed with protein. Made with just 3 ingredients, it’s a quick and healthy dessert you’ll want to make on repeat!

These Thai chicken meatballs are bursting with flavor, simmering in a creamy coconut curry sauce with fresh veggies. It’s a one-pan meal, perfect for busy weeknights—serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner the whole family will love!

These peanut butter brownies are rich, fudgy, and easy to whip up. Loaded with chocolatey goodness and topped with a creamy peanut butter swirl, they’re the ultimate sweet treat!

Elevate your snack game with this viral high protein Dunkaroo dip made with only 4 simple ingredients. It’s super nostalgic, delicious and packs over 20 grams of protein.

This viral cottage cheese sweet potato beef bowl is packed with protein and has the perfect balance of sweet, savory and spicy. It’s a satisfying dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes!

This cottage cheese egg salad is a high-protein twist on the classic, made with cottage cheese instead of mayo. Perfect for meal prep and delicious with crackers, in a sandwich, or over greens.

This Korean beef bowl is loaded with flavor and comes together in just 30 minutes! It features ground beef cooked in a savory, umami-packed sauce, served over rice with fresh veggies, kimchi, and spicy mayo.

These blueberry cottage cheese muffins are moist, fluffy, protein-packed, and so easy to make right in the blender. They’re kid-friendly and make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack!

This protein-packed cottage cheese chicken salad is a lighter twist on the classic. It’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or easy meal prep!

These shrimp tacos are packed with juicy shrimp and topped with a crunchy mango cabbage slaw and the best spicy crema! They’re flavorful and come together in about 30 minutes for a delicious weeknight dinner!

This easy homemade enchilada sauce is packed with flavor and comes together in just 15 minutes with pantry staples. It’s so much better than anything from the store!

Slow cooker salsa verde chicken made with juicy chicken breast, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro. This easy, protein-packed recipe is perfect for tacos, enchiladas, rice bowls, and more!

This strawberry cottage cheese breakfast bowl pairs maple roasted strawberries, oats and coconut with cottage cheese for a delicious, protein-packed breakfast.

This high-protein strawberry mousse is light, creamy, and made with just three simple ingredients. It’s a refreshing, no-bake treat that’s perfect for summer!

These ground beef tacos are made with a flavorful homemade seasoning and come together in under 30 minutes. It’s a quick, customizable meal everyone will love!

This pistachio smoothie is creamy, nutty, and packed with over 25 grams of protein. It’s perfect for a quick breakfast or a filling post-workout snack.

This pan-seared mahi mahi recipe is tender, flaky, and topped with a flavorful lemon garlic sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and satisfying dinner for busy weeknights!

This easy grilled sweet potatoes recipe makes the perfect summer side dish for just about any meal! It cooks up in under 20 minutes and is delicious served with your favorite dipping sauce.

These 5-ingredient cottage cheese egg bites are high-protein, easy to make, and perfect for meal prep! Just blend, bake, and enjoy a healthy grab-and-go breakfast.

This low carb cauliflower potato salad is a lighter, healthier twist on the classic side dish, made with cauliflower, hard-boiled eggs, and a creamy dill dressing. It’s perfect for summer cookouts or easy meal prep

Skip the sugary store-bought sauces and make this easy homemade BBQ sauce instead! It has the same sweet, smoky, and tangy flavor you love—just with less sugar and simple, real-food ingredients.

This is the best grilled BBQ chicken breast recipe, made with a flavorful homemade BBQ sauce. It’s perfectly juicy every time! No grill? No problem — I’m sharing options for cooking it on an outdoor grill, stovetop, or in the oven.

This Snickers salad protein bowl has all the flavors of the classic dessert—crisp apples, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate—with a healthy twist! Packed with 35g of protein, it’s the perfect high-protein breakfast or snack.

This article contains spoilers for Andor season 2 episodes 10, 11, and 12 and Rogue One. It feels like the Tony Gilroy-created Andor is already over before it even began. While season 1 of the sci-fi spy thriller moved at breakneck speed, the bold decision to split the final run of 12 episodes into four […]

The old school action movie hero, like the old school movie star, is a dying breed. Tom Cruise is acutely aware of this since pretty much all of his franchised efforts in the 2020s have been about the glories of the fading old days and ways. Top Gun: Maverick, for example, explained why we still […]

Science fiction has become one of television’s most reliable genres and audiences have no shortage of options when it comes to progressive sci-fi storytelling. Anthology series have also never been more popular as they’ve proven to be an easy, noncommittal way to draw in audiences with unrelated, standalone storytelling. Love, Death + Robots has quietly […]

Warning: contains spoilers for Bridgerton seasons one to three. Bridgerton’s creators have shown keen instincts when it comes to rearranging their adaptation of Julia Quinn’s book series for a TV audience. Instead of keeping in step with Quinn’s chronology and following Anthony Bridgerton’s love story up with that of his brother Benedict, they skipped ahead […]

Iron Man was a resounding success when it opened in 2008, earning more than half a billion dollars and declaring in no uncertain terms that Marvel Studios—and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as it later came to be known—had arrived. Although Marvel was also developing movies about Thor, Captain America, and Ant-Man at the time, Iron […]

This Duster review contains no spoilers. Would you look at that? Actor Josh Holloway and creator J.J. Abrams have reunited for the first time since Lost crash-landed onto ABC 20 years ago. I have slight memories of the series — I was more of a Heroes watcher — but never felt inclined to revisit. Nonetheless, […]

Lena Dunham–following the success of her 2012 comedy-drama series Girls–is my Roman Empire. Everyone knows the story: the published essays dissecting the sudden end of her long-term relationship with producer Jack Antonoff; the widespread criticisms of Girls for its lack of diversity; the poorly received comments about abortion. We witnessed the public turn on Dunham, […]

This article contains spoilers for Hacks season 4 episode 7. Hollywood changes people. But rarely has the glitz and glamor of Tinseltown changed somebody more quickly than Dance Mom on Hacks. In the fourth episode of the fourth season of this beloved comedy on HBO Max (Hey, we get to call it “HBO Max” again!), […]

Gladiatorial combat where naked warriors fight atop dinosaurs, alien octopus invasions, and tyrannical felines are just the tip of the iceberg in the fourth installment of Love, Death + Robots. Netflix’s genre-blending animated anthology series adeptly highlights science fiction’s versatility with stories that embrace horror, comedy, melodrama, and other label-defying tales. It’s a rare example […]

In every generation there is a chosen one, and Generation Alpha’s has just been announced. 15-year-old American Horror Story and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew actor Ryan Kiera Armstrong will be joining OG Buffy the Vampire Slayer star (and reboot producer) Sarah Michelle Gellar in the series revival Hulu pilot. No further character details have been […]

Halle Bailey filed a restraining order against the father of her son, DDG, alleging that she’s been abused and attacked by the streamer. Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Halle Bailey has levied explosive claims against the father of her son, DDG, alleging that the popular streamer and music artist abused and attacked her several times […]

Jake Tapper is under criticism after releasing a book that examines the alleged physical and mental decline of President Joe Biden. Source: John Nacion / Getty Jake Tapper is facing loads of criticism after promoting a book that details the alleged physical and mental decline of President Joe Biden. Despite the CNN anchor’s past defenses […]

Marvel drops the official trailer for its upcoming Disney+ series, Ironheart, starring Dominique Thorne as MIT student Riri Williams. Ironheart, the highly anticipated miniseries starring Dominique Thorne as genius MIT student Riri Williams, is slated to launch this summer. Marvel dropped the official trailer for Ironheart on Wednesday (May 14), which details Riri Williams’ journey […]

During one of the most high-profile court cases, music star Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie told a wild story about something that happened when they were together.  Source: Michael Tran Archive/Jeff Fusco / Getty During one of the most high-profile court cases, music star Diddy’s ex, Cassie, told a wild story about something that happened when they […]

Kai Ca$h’s approach to music is to honor those who came before him while blazing new trails for his generation. Kai Ca$h first appeared on our radar by way of his excellent 2021 album, 711 (Deluxe), and has been featured on past CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) playlist roundups. The Brooklyn native spoke with Hip-Hop Wired […]

On Tuesday (May 12), a grouping of media companies requested to view the freak-off footage at the center of the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial. Source: TIMOTHY A. CLARY / Getty As the sex trafficking trial for Sean “Diddy” Combs continues, major media companies reporting on the matter have requested to review evidence at the center […]

With all the hype and anticipation amongst Marvel fans for the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Beginning, many people forget that another Spider-Man film is on the way starring Nicolas Cage (no, seriously), and though details are scarce, we’ve finally gotten our first look at Cage in his Spidey suit. He looks pretty damn dope too. […]

Kid Cudi shared the news with fans that he’ll be directing a movie for the first time. Source: Rich Polk / Getty Rapper Kid Cudi has been well regarded as an actor, and now he’s taking the next step with a new movie project where he will be directing for the first time. The movie […]

Adin Ross was on his livestream program and unleashed a verbal attack against Doechii, calling her a “piece of sh*t” among other names. Adin Ross is no stranger to garnering controversy as dictated by the many times he’s gone viral for his explosive takes and his current alignment with DDG, who was recently accused of […]

It’s gotta be tough being Superman—routinely saving the world, and the media, incels and trolls—and supervillains—Monday morning quarterbacking as if he’s actually a danger to good samaritans. This is the treatment Kal-El aka Clark Kent (David Corenswet) is getting from Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) in the latest trailer for James Gunn’s Superman. “I wasn’t representing anybody […]

President Donald Trump’s basis for offering white South Africans refugee status due to “genocide” stems from dubious claims, highlighting racist beliefs. Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty On Monday (May 12), President Donald Trump took questions from reporters after a White House event, and was pointedly asked about welcoming white South Africans as refugees through a […]

With a new album on the way, Wale sits with MiAsia Symone for an in-depth chat on his personal growth and challenges in the music industry. Source: R1 Digital / R1 CLOSE Lyrical powerhouse Wale sat down for an in-depth conversation with MiAsia Symone, offering fans a rare glimpse into his life beyond the music. […]

TMZ has reported that the man allegedly responsible for attacking Tory Lanez in prison is Santino Casio, a known violent offender currently facing life behind bars. Source: California Correctional Institution / California Correctional Institution TMZ has reported that the man allegedly responsible for attacking Tory Lanez in prison is Santino Casio, a known violent offender […]

The Diddy federal trial is underway and as expected some of revelations have been jaw dropping. Cassie took the stand and claims she was forced to participate in a four-day freak off and more. As reported by Variety, Cassie served as a witness on Tuesday, May 13. When questioned about her 11-year relationship with Diddy she […]

Minnesota’s Attorney General, Keith Ellison, is speaking out against efforts to get Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd. Source: Minnesota Department of Corrections / Minnesota Department of Corrections Minnesota’s Attorney General, Keith Ellison, is speaking out against efforts to get Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who killed George […]

ROC Nation has become the single most powerful entity on the planet. hell, the company started by JAY-Z is more powerful than the Illuminati if you asked a specific demographic of social media. Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty / ROC Nation ROC Nation has become the single most powerful entity on the planet. hell, the […]

Bun B and Statik Selektah have been dropping off some heat for a while now and while heads have been sleeping on their work, the duo continue to collaborate on new material and have recruited some NY heavyweights for their latest offering. Linking up with Brooklyn’s own Gorilla NEMS and Smif-N-Wessun for their visuals to […]

Sony announced its financial forecast for the next year, and the company expects Donald Trump’s tariffs to impact its bottom line greatly. Spotted on The Verge, Sony expects Trump’s stupid tariffs to impact its financial forecast by 100 billion yen (about $680 million). Sony is weighing different options to counter the tariffs, including moving manufacturing […]

Bradley James, who worked as a driver and bodyguard for Megan’s former friend Kelsey Harris, says he heard something shocking. Source: Getty / Radio One New claims are shaking up the case between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez. Bradley James, who worked as a driver and bodyguard for Megan’s former friend Kelsey Harris, says […]

R&B superstar Chris Brown is facing legal trouble once again, according to a new report from TMZ. Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty R&B superstar Chris Brown is facing legal trouble once again, according to a new report from TMZ. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TMZ (@tmz_tv) The chart-topping artist was […]

Executive produced by Idris Elba and Slick Rick, the Victory album took four years to complete and was filmed in various locales. Slick Rick has not released a full-length project in over 26 years, and that will soon change this summer. Partnering with Idris Elba, Slick Rick is slated to release his visual album Victory […]

A federal judge took control of the notorious Rikers Island jail complex out of New York City’s hands in a ruling, calling for independent oversight. Source: JEWEL SAMAD / Getty A federal judge has taken control of the Rikers Island correctional facility out of New York City’s hands, ordering that an outside “remediation manager” take […]

Upon taking the stand on May 14, Cassie Ventura detailed Diddy’s reactions to him discovering she begun dating Kid Cudi. Source: TIMOTHY A. CLARY / Getty The sex trafficking trial for Sean “Diddy” Combs heard further testimony from Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, who took the stand on Wednesday (May 14) and unveiled some chilling details. […]

Mother of King Von’s child, Queen Kema, just did something dope; she got her Master’s degree the same year their son graduated from kindergarten. Source: @Queenkemaaa_____ / IG Mother of King Von’s child, Queen Kema, just did something dope; she got her Master’s degree the same year their son graduated from kindergarten. View this post […]

Snoop Dogg has ignited a flood of criticism after appearing to align with President Donald Trump despite having choice words for the leader. Snoop Dogg has enjoyed well over three decades of notoriety and the requisite ups and downs that come along with fame. In a recent sitdown with The Breakfast Club, Snoop Dogg addressed […]

Adin Ross shared that he lost two major brand deals in the wake of him taking shots at Doechii and Megan Thee Stallion. Source: John Nacion / Getty Adin Ross caught the ire of Doechii fans after he used a moment during one of his livestream events to insult the buzzing artist for reasons that […]

If anything, Sister Midnight will destroy preconceived notions of arranged marriage on film. From The World of Apu (1959) to Monsoon Wedding (2001), American audiences have seen Indian brides exist without agency, floating in a strange demure stasis. But not Sister Midnight, an offbeat and often profane fantasia that looks to break both social and […]

Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will spotlight their fellow film and TV composers and also perform at … Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will spotlight their fellow film and TV composers and also perform at the first Future Ruins festival, which will be held Nov. 8 at the Los […]

Oasis singer Liam Gallagher teased fans that a new album was already finished, but that is apparently not the case in reality. Oasis fans got a reality check yesterday (May 13) when the band’s co-manager, Alec McKinlay, told Music Week that not only is there no new album to accompany the band’s upcoming first tour […]

When I am introduced to Charlie Burchill, Simple Minds’ guitarist, the first thing he asks me is, “Where are you from?” It’s a complicated question for me to answer, but it doesn’t surprise me that he’s curious about it. In an early scene of the Simple Minds documentary, Simple Minds: Everything is Possible (viewable in […]

Almost everyone has been in that post-breakup blues space where ice cream, tissues, and a blanket are the only acceptable companions while you sob over heartbreak ballads. Sure, it can feel like a sad, warm hug to embrace the gut-wrenching pain of a broken heart. Yet Stephen Thomas’ new single, “Breaking Hearts,” offers a refreshing […]

Bruce Springsteen slammed U.S. president Donald Trump as “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous” last night (May 14)… Bruce Springsteen slammed U.S. president Donald Trump as “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous” last night (May 14) before he and the E Street Band had even struck a note at their summer European tour opener in Co-Op Live in Manchester, […]

Grammy-winning artist Laufey teams with the National’s Aaron Dessner on her upcoming album… Grammy-winning artist Laufey teams with the National’s Aaron Dessner on her upcoming album, A Matter of Time, which will be released Aug. 22 on Vingolf Recordings/AWAL. Following last month’s arrival of first single “Silver Lining,” another new track, “Tough Luck,” is out […]

Jack Kirby was a comic book superhero. As an artist and writer, he was the essential creator or co-creator behind entire worlds of heroes and villains, interstellar conflicts and what has become billion-dollar franchises. Without him, we would never have known the likes of Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, the Hulk, Thor, Dr. Doom, […]

Fifteen years ago, before becoming a multi-platinum selling pop star, Geoffrey Royce Rojas, known professionally as Prince Royce, launched his career with a unique cover. Reflecting his Dominican roots, the then 20-year-old New Yorker reimagined Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” with a bachata arrangement sung in Spanglish. Now, at 36, Prince Royce is returning […]

In September 2012 in Kabul, Afghanistan, two young sisters, Parwana and Khorshid were killed by a suicide bomber meant for the American military. Their 8-year-old sister Mursal survived. There were seven Afghans killed including the two little girls. No Americans were harmed. A couple of years later California muso Lanny Cordola found himself just over […]

Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of May 2nd, 2025. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to noah@digitalmusicnews.com. And, keep track of all the […]

President Donald Trump has signed a late-night executive order that will cut federal subsidies for PBS and NPR. The move escalates a long-running political battle over funding for public broadcasters. The executive order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and other federal agencies to “cease federal funding for NPR and PBS” as well as […]

On the heels of a major ruling in the marathon Apple v. Epic Games legal battle, Spotify has received approval for an updated version of its iOS app in the U.S. The vocal App Store critic Spotify revealed as much in a “Time to Play Fair” blog post. Originally published yesterday (following the April 30th […]

Brazilian police have arrested two people in connection with an alleged plot to plant two explosive devices to bomb a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro. Lady Gaga’ show on the Copacabana Beach in Rio attracted the largest show of her career, with more than 2.1 million fans listening and dancing. The men […]

A US federal district judge is questioning Meta’s ‘copyright fair use’ defense for materials used to train its AI. The judge is hearing arguments related to the case comedian Sarah Silverman and two other authors filed against Meta and OpenAI in 2023. Meta has argued in court that any copyrighted materials used to train its […]

Warner Bros. says Chris Brown has no standing in suing them over their documentary about his violent history, citing his past with Rihanna to prove it. Rihanna’s very public history with Chris Brown is being cited as evidence against him in his defamation battle with Warner Bros. over their documentary, “Chris Brown: A History of […]

Searing Scottish DJ Barry Can’t Swim packed The Shrine for two nights in Los Angeles this weekend — with his full band in tow. Ninja Tune phenom Barry Can’t Swim capped his West Coast mini-tour this weekend with a pair of packed gigs at The Shrine — with a Bonnaroo slot next.  The fast-rising Scot […]

Beyoncé was sent a cease-and-desist letter from James Dolan’s lawyers over a video at her new show depicting her picking up the Las Vegas Sphere. Madison Square Garden and Las Vegas Sphere boss James Dolan is not interested in sharing his toys. That was made clear when his lawyers hit Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment with a […]

Bad Bunny announces an international stadium tour, kicking off in November after his 30-date Puerto Rico residency in September. On the heels of his 30-date residency in his native Puerto Rico on September 14, reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny hits the road for an international stadium tour that kicks off in November. Benito will visit the […]

President Trump has stated he will extend the TikTok sale deadline for a third time if a deal is not struck by the mid-June deadline. It’s unclear if any negotiations with ByteDance will be successful—especially since there’s seemingly no pressure to get a deal done by any deadline. The deadline for Chinese company ByteDance to […]

The F1 marketing wheels – and the soundtrack-promotion wheels – are already in motion. Days removed from the F1 The Album lineup announcement, several of the involved artists attended the Miami Grand Prix over the weekend. Formula 1 emphasized as much on social media, and Warner Music Latina took the opportunity to put out a […]

Trump announces a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the US, saying the American movie industry is ‘dying’ due to incentives in other countries. President Trump announced a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the US. He claims the American film industry is “dying” a “very fast death” due to incentives offered by other countries […]

Zach Bryan is staying with Warner Records, extending his deal for at least two albums. He first signed with the label in 2021. Country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan has extended his deal with Warner Records for at least two more albums, with the deal closing over the weekend. He first signed with the label back in […]

Amazon Music has announced pop-country singer Dasha as the latest Breakthrough Artist to receive support from the platform. She’ll receive bespoke video and audio content across the platform’s playlists and programming. Dasha recently released an Amazon Music Original cover of Gretchen Wilson’s “Here for the Party” in advance of her Mane Stage debut at Stagecoach. […]

Apple is facing renewed legal scrutiny after the law firm Hagens Berman filed a new class-action lawsuit over Apple’s violations of a federal injunction to reform the App Store. The new class action follows a recent ruling in which a judge found Apple in contempt of a 2021 anti-trust order that stems from the Epic […]

OpenAI announces its plan to remain under a non-profit structure, while continuing with plans to modify its for-profit arm to enable more capital-raising. OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, said it would remain under the control of its nonprofit parent. The company also announced plans to push ahead with the restructure of its for-profit […]

One cease-and-desist letter later, Beyoncé has removed a depiction of the Sphere from a video released as part of her ongoing world tour. The clip’s retooled version debuted during a SoFi Stadium concert yesterday, according to Variety. And as we previously noted, it’s been just days since Sphere attorneys penned a firmly worded letter demanding that […]

YouTube appears to be testing a new two-person premium tier in select regions, suggesting a ‘Spotify Duo’ style subscription tier is on the way. Here’s the latest. The test appears to be under way in India, France, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, allowing users to subscribe to a new two-person plan. MoneyControl first spotted the new […]

ABC News announces a daily program covering the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, “Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy,” beginning this Friday. The 30-minute-episode deep-dive premieres Friday, May 9, at 5:30 PM EDT on ABC News Live, hosted by “GMA3” co-anchor Eva Pilgrim. Each episode of the series will spotlight and analyze the day’s […]

Too Lost has partnered with Manifest Financial to revolutionize financial management for independent artists and digital creators. This collaboration addresses pain points in the music industry–including fragmented payments, delayed royalties, and the lack of banking solutions tailored for artists’ unpredictable income streams. The following is in collaboration with Too Lost, a proud partner of Digital […]

Looks like Connoisseur Media’s radio reach is about to get a lot bigger, as the company’s announced the acquisition of Alpha Media. Westport-headquartered Connoisseur unveiled its “definitive agreement” for Portland-based Alpha Media today. Subject to FCC approval but expected to wrap during 2025’s second half, the deal will bring 218 radio stations, operating in 47 […]

Jimmy Page, Sony Pictures Classics, Warner Chappell, and others are facing a copyright suit centering on “Dazed and Confused,” which allegedly appeared in Becoming Led Zeppelin without the original songwriter’s authorization. Singer-songwriter Jake Holmes submitted the straightforward complaint to a California federal court. Turning back the clock for a moment, Holmes, now 85 years old, […]

Create Music Group has acquired Canadian independent label Monstercat—tacking on yet another indie label to its portfolio. The move closely follows the acquisition of !K7 and Deadmau5’s catalog. Monstercat has staff based in Vancouver, Toronto, and Los Angeles and has a reputation as an artist-first brand. Since launching, the brand expanded to encompass three labels […]

Andrea Bocelli signs a major five-year touring agreement with AEG Presents in the next chapter of his storied career. The exclusive partnership will give AEG Presents full responsibility for managing and producing the Italian tenor’s ticketed live events worldwide beginning January 1, 2026. Developed in collaboration with Bocelli’s management team and WME, the agreement covers […]

Camila Cabello has officially ended her nearly decade-long collaboration with manager Roger Gold, a new report confirms. Gold began guiding Cabello’s career in 2016 after her departure from Fifth Harmony. Under his stewardship, Cabello achieved several major milestones including two #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart—”Havana” and “Señorita.” Gold’s influence extended beyond day-to-day […]

LL Cool J and Philadelphia native Jazmine Sullivan have been announced as headliners of the ‘Welcome America’ Fourth of July concert. Philadelphia’s 16-day festival leading up to Independence Day, Wawa Welcome America, is fast approaching. The concert will take place once more on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway before the fireworks display on July 4. This […]

Sonos and IKEA appear to be quietly ending their partnership and the ‘Symfonisk’ line of products that turned everyday furniture items like lamps and bookshelves into connected home speakers. Sonos confirmed the partnership had ended to The Verge, stating that current inventory for the Symfonisk line will be phrased out globally. There are no future […]

7-Eleven has just teamed up with Green Day’s Punk Bunny for a new, exclusive Slurpee flavor: Kerplunk Kandy Grape, an ode to the band’s 1992 album, Kerplunk! The tie-in closely follows a high-profile When We Were Young branding deal. The Kerplunk Kandy Grape Slurpee drink mashes up cotton candy sweetness with juicy grape tartness — […]

Young Musicians Unite’s 2025 gala raised $1.6 million to support free music education for Miami-Dade students, according to organizers. 12-year-old Young Musicians Unite (YMU) reached out with word of the final fundraise total. The disco-themed gala itself took place at the Mana Wynwood on April 26th, attracting more than 700 attendees. This guestlist featured actors […]

As expected, Apple has moved to appeal last month’s ruling in its Epic Games legal battle over App Store terms. Meanwhile, the Open App Markets Act is poised to be reintroduced in Congress. Apple attorneys confirmed the appeal in a brief notice, after CEO Tim Cook underscored that the maneuver was forthcoming. The concise filing doesn’t […]

If Taylor Swift can name drop her newest album at the Grammys, André 3000 is right behind her with an album drop at the Met Gala. The rapper made an appearance at the Met Gala sporting a (modified) baby grand piano on his back. His latest solo album 7 piano sketches dropped as he walked […]

Four anonymous women and former housekeepers of Smokey Robinson are suing the singer with allegations of sexual assault and rape. Motown singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson is being accused of sexual assault and rape, leading to a hostile work environment, in a lawsuit filed by four of his former housekeepers. All four women, listed anonymously as Jane […]

The creation and delivery of music to audiences requires collaboration between a variety of creative individuals and businesses, including songwriters, music publishers, performers, producers, and record labels. All of these creative individuals and many others play an important role in crafting and bringing music to audiences, and it’s important that each understands and appreciates their […]

Shazam announces the launch of the Shazam Viral Charts, leveraging the platform’s data to offer a comprehensive view of today’s fastest-growing songs. Shazam has revealed its new Shazam Viral Charts, utilizing the platform’s powerful data to provide a comprehensive view of the fastest-growing songs in action. Updated daily on Shazam and Apple Music, the chart […]

A little over three years after acquiring Sound United, medical tech company Masimo Corporation is offloading its consumer audio unit in a $350 million deal with Samsung’s Harman International. Irvine-headquartered Masimo, having previously kicked off a strategic review of some non-core operations, confirmed the divestment in a brief release. As mentioned, the 36-year-old business only […]

TikTok is making a concerted effort to calm advertisers’ nerves as the platform faces its third extension of the looming U.S. ban. If the platform is ultimately banned in the United States—nearly $12 billion in ad revenue is at risk. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the platform, TikTok sales team members have been proactively reaching out […]

Denver-based record club Vinyl Me, Please (VMP) has entered liquidation, leaving lots of vinyl fans in limbo. The boutique record subscription club was founded in 2012—but months of customer complaints about not receiving their orders have blossomed into a full-on bankruptcy proceeding. The company’s financial troubles reportedly accelerated after a failed attempt to build its […]

SCF, the Italian performing rights collective, closed out 2024 with distributions of over 51 million euros. This puts Italy in the top ten worldwide for PRO distributions. In the last year, SCF, the leading collecting society in Italy, distributed over 51 million euros to its members and other collective societies. The share distributed to producers […]

Jay-Z says fighting rape allegations and pursuing his ongoing defamation suit against attorney Tony Buzbee has cost him $200 million. The latest move by Jay-Z against attorney Tony Buzbee—the lawyer representing the Jane Doe who accused the rapper of rape before her lawsuit was dropped—sees him doubling down on assertions that Buzbee has cost him […]

Warner Music Group (WMG) is officially testing an app called WMG Pulse, which is said to provide artists and songwriters with real-time consumption data from streaming and social platforms. The major label disclosed its WMG Pulse beta today, pointing to north of 100 current users and plans for a wider rollout later in 2025. Importantly, […]

Chicago’s Michelada Fest announces the cancellation of the two-day event. It was originally slated for July 19 and 20 at Oakwood Beach. Michelada Fest 2025 organizers have announced the cancellation of this year’s two-day event, originally scheduled for July 19 and 20 at Chicago’s Oakwood Beach. In a post on the festival’s website, organizers cited […]

Rapper Jayceon Terrell Taylor — aka The Game — has been court-ordered to sell his Calabasas mansion to satisfy a $7 million judgment. The years-long suit was brought by Priscilla Rainey, who says the rapper sexually assaulted her on the set of his VH1 reality TV series, ‘She’s Got Game.’ The Game denied the allegations made […]

Bakar’s viral “Hell N Back” has crashed into a massive copyright infringement lawsuit for allegedly sampling a decades-old track without proper authorization. New York City-based Tuff City Records fired off the multifaceted complaint yesterday, naming as defendants not only Bakar, but Resnik Music Group, Sony Music UK, its Black Butter Records imprint, and others yet. […]

Snapchat owner Snap Inc. has finalized a broad number of licensing agreements with major music publishers, according to details tipped to Digital Music News. The yellow ghost isn’t ghosting music publishers — according to signed agreement details shared with Digital Music News. Per paperwork that somehow found its way to DMN’s place of business, Snapchat […]

Apple has requested the US District Court in Northern California pause enforcement of the new App Store rules after its recent loss to Epic Games. Apple has asked for a stay on the court’s injunction, in an emergency motion filed on Wednesday. That injunction requires the company to allow developers to link to alternative payments […]

Warner Music Group (WMG) has reported another quarterly revenue slip – this time for 2025’s opening three months, when the major label suffered a “market share loss in China.” WMG posted its financials for 2025’s first quarter (the fiscal second quarter) this morning, pointing to about $1.48 billion in overall revenue. That represents a small […]

Smokey Robinson says he is ‘appalled’ over the claims he sexually assaulted multiple housekeepers, who are now suing him. Motown legend Smokey Robinson is staunchly denying the sexual assault allegations made against him by four former housekeepers. Robinson’s attorney, Christopher Frost, released a statement on behalf of his client, calling the claims an effort to […]

RØDE parent The Freedman Group has announced the acquisition of Lectrosonics, a U.S. based pioneer in high-end wireless audio systems. Founded in 1971, Lectrosonics’ UHF wireless systems are used in film, broadcast, and theater applications. The company’s Digital Hybrid Wireless technology earned an Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement in 2017. This move marks […]

Liam Payne, who died last year at age 31, left nearly $32 million in money, property, and possessions without a will. One Direction singer Liam Payne died last year in Argentina without a will, leaving over £24 million ($31.8 million) in money, property, and possessions, according to official records. Despite this, the 31-year-old’s former partner, […]

Foreigner announces a collaboration with Tilles Center for the Performing Arts to develop the world premiere production of the Foreigner musical. Legendary rock band Foreigner has announced a new collaboration with Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and Long Island University’s Post Theatre Company to develop and stage the world premiere production of “Feels Like […]

The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have officially launched an inquiry into “unfair and anticompetitive practices” in the live entertainment space. The DOJ and the FTC formally announced this public inquiry today, a month and change after President Trump signed an executive order targeting “unscrupulous middlemen who sit at the intersection between artists […]

Let the song rights purchases continue: Intercept Music has announced $50 million in fresh catalog funding, and “several initial acquisitions” are said to be in the works. According to the San Francisco-headquartered distributor and marketer, the sizable tranche resulted from a “private partnership.” Beyond this, Intercept Music didn’t provide too many details about the tie-up. […]

Yamaha announces the Yamaha Music Innovations Fund to begin investing in music and media startups with a dedicated $50 million fund. Yamaha has announced that its corporate venture capital fund, Yamaha Music Innovations Fund (YMIF), will begin to invest out of a dedicated $50 million fund this month. The conglomerate set up the VC fund […]

Universal Music Group has motioned to dismiss Drake’s amended defamation lawsuit. The label calls the action ‘legal blather’ and insists the nature of rap battles would forever be changed should the lawsuit proceed. UMG says Drake’s claims in the amended complaint are “astonishing” and that Drake’s lawsuit is an attack on the commercial and creative […]

A recent class action lawsuit filed in New York’s Southern District Court has put iHeartMedia under scrutiny after a cyberattack in December 2024. The data breach allowed hackers to exfiltrate sensitive information that iHeartMedia did not keep secure including social security numbers, financial account details, and health insurance data. The complaint filed on behalf of […]

Kendrick Lamar is caught up in another Drake diss track lawsuit as Rodney O sues over allegedly unpaid royalties for Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.” Rapper Rodney O is suing Kendrick Lamar, Future, and Metro Boomin over allegedly unpaid royalties from the scathing Drake and J. Cole diss track, “Like That.” Rodney filed his […]

Concord has officially acquired self-described “global leader in theatrical licensing and distribution” Broadway Licensing Global (BLG). The acquisition-minded Concord reached out with word of its latest purchase, the assets from which will become part of the seven-year-old Concord Theatricals unit. Most notably, this division will house BLG imprint Broadway Licensing, which licenses A Night with […]

Snapchat has announced ‘Under the Ghost,’ a new music performance series hosted at the company’s Santa Monica studio. The new series debuted with Kid Cudi and a timed release of his new single, “Neverland.” Snapchat says the new music performance series isn’t about polished perfection, but rather offers an unfiltered glimpse into the creative process. […]

Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs plan to claim there was mutual violence between Combs and ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who is expected to testify as a star witness for the prosecution. Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo told US District Judge Arun Subramanian during a hearing that he plans to show there was mutual violence between Sean “Diddy” […]

The Academy of Country Music 60th awards ceremony took place last night—hosted by 16-time winner Reba McEntire. Here’s a peek at this year’s winners. The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM), presented by Prime Video and Dick Clark Productions, took place last night in Frisco, Texas to celebrate the year’s biggest accomplishments. The show […]

Some four decades after its release, Pointer Sisters track “Hot Together” is taking off on Spotify and elsewhere thanks to a Grand Theft Auto trailer appearance. Both Spotify and the Pointer Sisters themselves are touting the sync-fueled streaming ascent of “Hot Together” (1986). According to the platform, that refers to an astonishing 182,000% play-volume boost […]

Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of May 9th, 2025. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to noah@digitalmusicnews.com. And, keep track of all the […]

Donald Trump fires Shira Perlmutter, who leads the US Copyright Office, just after the release of a three-part report on artificial intelligence. President Trump has fired Shira Perlmutter, who heads the US Copyright Office as the 14th Register of Copyrights. The news was reported by several outlets and confirmed by Democratic Representative Joe Morelle on […]

A dump truck crashed into legendary West Hollywood music venue Whisky a Go Go on Friday, colliding with a powerline and other vehicles in the process. Sunset Boulevard and Clark Street were closed in West Hollywood on Friday after a dump truck collided with Whisky a Go Go, leading to power in the area being […]

Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed in the legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively over the film “It Ends With Us.” Taylor Swift is getting tied up in Justin Baldoni’s defamation suit against Blake Lively over the film “It Ends With Us,” but a spokesperson for Swift denies any involvement with the film beyond […]

The Weeknd kicked off his 43-date ‘After Hours Til Dawn‘ stadium tour with a massive, sold-out show at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, AZ. Around 60,000 fans lined up to see the star, with nosebleed ticket prices bottoming out around $73. Special guests Mike Dean and Playboi Carti opened the show before The Weeknd took […]

Ticketmaster’s long-criticized ticket pricing with tacked on fees is finally getting a nationwide overhaul, but only after heavy government intervention. The ticketing giant rolled out its ‘all-in pricing’ across the United States starting today. That means consumers will see the full ticket price—including mandatory fees—up-front, rather than being blindsided when checking out. The move comes […]

Live Nation has formally petitioned the US Supreme Court to appeal a ruling that prevents the company from forcing arbitration in a massive consumer antitrust lawsuit. In a petition filed on May 5, Live Nation asks the court to consider its appeal after the Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s decision to strike down “unconscionable” arbitration […]

A Netflix limited series about the life and music of Madonna is in early development with director Shawn Levy at the helm. Madonna is partnering with Netflix and director Shawn Levy on a limited series about her storied career. The show is not related to the previous Madonna feature film at Universal Pictures that was […]

The Olympics, The Voice, and now New Year’s Eve: Snoop Dogg is officially set to cap off 2025 with a two-hour special from Miami. NBC formally announced that year-end programming, aptly entitled Snoop Dogg New Year’s Eve, in a brief release today. As things stand, concrete details are limited; we are, of course, seven months […]

With the ugly Drake v. Universal Music defamation lawsuit – and the discovery process – moving forward, both sides have requested and received a protective order covering “highly confidential or proprietary business information.” The presiding judge signed off on that protective order this afternoon, on the heels of Universal Music’s firmly worded attempt to dismiss […]

Is it time for the music industry to radically reconsider its approach to AI? Edward Ginis, cofounder and Chief Client Officer of OpenPlay, is already focused on monetizing AI instead of fighting it. An ardent activist for modernizing the industry’s data infrastructure, Ginis launched OpenPlay in 2013 after serving as CTO at Concord Music Group […]

U.S. House Republicans have introduced a sweeping provision in the latest budget reconciliation bill that would prohibit states and local governments from regulating artificial intelligence for the next decade. Late Sunday night, new language was added to the budget reconciliation bill stating that “no State or political subdivision thereof may enforce any law or regulation […]

New York City’s CBGB gets a revival in 2025 as a one-day fest under the K-Bridge in Brooklyn on September 27. Even though New York’s beloved punk venue, CBGB, closed its doors in 2006, the name lived on within CBGB Fest, which was revived in 2012, 2013, and 2014. Now, the festival is back for […]

Is SoundCloud using your music to train generative AI models? The company says it “doesn’t allow AI training or scraping with music on our platform,” but questions remain in light of a controversial terms of service update. Former Stability VP of audio Ed Newton-Rex, a longtime musician who’s currently the CEO of Fairly Trained, recently […]

One much-publicized opposition campaign later, the UK AI bill, including a controversial “opt-out” approach to generative model training, has suffered a setback. That’s according to outlets from across the pond, which have described a new amendment to the proposed law as “a heavy defeat” for the government. As we previously noted, said law as written […]

iHeartMedia now commands a 40% share of advertising revenue and markets in the United States, as measured by Miller Kaplan. That’s according to the radio conglomerate’s Q1 2025 earnings call with investors. The milestone underscores iHeartMedia’s continued ability to outpace competitors and leverage its vast audience reach, robust ad tech investments, and the largest sales […]

Daryl Hall airs his grievances with the term when discussing the genre during his appearance on the Broken Record podcast last week. When it comes to the term “yacht rock” to describe his music, Daryl Hall can’t go for that. The singer pulled no punches during his appearance on the Broken Record podcast last Thursday […]

Apple Music teams up with Universal Music Group to introduce Sound Therapy, an audio wellness collection to help listeners relax, focus, or sleep. Available exclusively on Apple Music, Sound Therapy is designed to blend songs subscribers already know and love with special sound waves made to enhance users’ daily routines, while retaining the artist’s original […]

Spotify has officially added voice-based music requests to AI DJ, listener engagement with which is said to have “nearly doubled over the past year.” The streaming platform announced its latest DJ expansion (and the engagement spike) in a brief release today. According to Spotify, the AI feature now responds to and tailors sessions based on […]

Just how much distribution can be done on a phone? According to Too Lost, the answer is pretty much everything. For many artists and labels, the complex tasks of music distribution are frequently handled on desktop. That’s a belief held by some of the largest distribution platforms, though Too Lost is now giving its artists […]

Tencent Music (NYSE: TME) has revealed continued subscriber and profit boosts for Q1 2025, which also delivered licensing renewals with Sony Music and others. The QQ, Kugou, Kuwo, and WeSing operator shed light on its first-quarter financials today. In keeping with the company’s 2024 results and heightened focus on core streaming offerings, overall online music […]

Jeremy Sirota, CEO of Merlin, the global digital rights agency for independent music, has announced he will step down at the end of 2025. Sirota was in the CEO position for nearly six years—with no replacement named at the moment. Sirota shared the news via LinkedIn, calling his tenure “the privilege of a lifetime” and […]

Rapper Tory Lanez is recovering after being stabbed 14 times in prison as he serves a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet. Tory Lanez is recovering in a hospital near the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi where he was attacked at about 7:20 AM on Monday, according to a spokesperson for […]

Cassie, star witness for the prosecution in the sex trafficking case against Diddy, started off the trial with a lurid account of their time together. Singer Cassie, who dated Sean “Diddy” Combs for roughly a decade, testified against the music mogul as the prosecution’s star witness in the federal sex trafficking case against him. The […]

The high-profile copyright lawsuit between major music publishers and Anthropic’s chatbot Claude just took a dramatic turn. Anthropic’s legal counsel is accused of submitting a court filing containing AI-generated hallucinations to an academic citation that does not exist. Today a federal judge in San Jose ordered Anthropic to address allegations that one of its expert […]

DMN Pro first reported serious subscriber slowdowns at Amazon Music in 2024. Now, it’s Spotify’s turn: according to leaked figures, the mega-DSP shed stateside subscribers in early 2025. In response, Spotify told DMN that its paying subscribers are growing ‘in all regions,’ but declined to offer further details. Spotify came out swinging in its latest […]

Bill Ackman has officially stepped down from the Universal Music Group (UMG) board, citing “increasing demands on his time.” The Pershing Square Capital Management head confirmed that departure in a brief release, with UMG having put out a concise disclosure of its own. Per the former announcement, the aforementioned demands pertain to Ackman’s “other Pershing […]

Live Nation is rolling out its new ‘$30 Ticket to Summer’ promotion for 2025, offering fans access to over 1,000 concerts across the United States and Canada. The $30 flat-rate per ticket includes all fees except local taxes—and is a price hike compared to previous $10 and Lawnie Pass promotions. The deal is available for […]

With Ticketmaster offering all-in pricing on its website and mobile apps, both secondary ticketing marketplaces SeatGeek and StubHub have done the same. The move among ticketing platforms was driven by new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations and mounting consumer frustration at ticket prices. Research has revealed that up to 50% of abandoned purchases from consumers […]

Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross announce the full lineup for Future Ruins, a new festival bringing together the biggest composers in film and TV. Future Ruins is set to take place at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center on November 8, featuring performances that include festival organizers and Nine Inch Nails duo Trent […]

Insomniac has launched a new streaming app offering nonstop electronic music, without ads or subscription requirements.  The Insomniac Radio app delivers curated music streaming 24/7 across four channels. Insomniac has previously released exclusive festival sets on platforms like Apple Music but is now building its own dedicated streaming space. The app is free to use […]

Riot Games’ recent Linkin Park Anthem release broke streaming records in the first five hours. In an interview with Downtown Music, Maria Egan, the Global Head of Music at Riot Games, reframes the idea of how music impacts audiences: “Music primarily serves as a community-building tool. It’s a memory machine. Where there’s music, there’s memories.” […]

Amid pushback targeting an AI-focused update to his platform’s terms of use, SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton has responded to the controversy. But critics say a new TOS adjustment doesn’t go far enough to protect artists. The SoundCloud head addressed the fiasco in a more than 650-word open letter today. This lengthy follow-up arrives on the […]

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music unveils a website dedicated to late Chicago DJ and music historian Bob Abrahamian’s vast soul music collection. Noted Chicago DJ, record collector, and music historian Bob Abrahamian’s vast collection of music and interviews is now available digitally through the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Today, the Stax […]

In Part I of our Understanding Copyright in Music series, we explored the different types of works and copyright rights in music. In Part II we’ll discuss different types of music licenses. There are many kinds of music licenses. What and how you license will depend on the type of work you are licensing—whether it […]

Sony Music Entertainment (SME) achieved a double-digit year-over-year revenue spike during fiscal 2024, but recorded music streaming revenue increased by a modest 4.8% during 2025’s first three months. These and other takeaways come from a new earnings report released by the overarching Sony Group Corp. This performance breakdown covers January, February, and March 2025, the […]

Cassie Ventura, the R&B singer and former partner of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, delivered testimony on May 14th in the rap mogul’s ongoing trial. The testimony revealed a jaw-dropping $20 million payment to settle her civil lawsuit. In a dramatic moment that closed her second day on the witness stand, Ventura confirmed for the first time […]

We are Distinctive Promo. Distinctive Promo was created because new music was not properly being discovered. Independent artists and record labels had access to get music released on DSP’s, but they didn’t easily have access to tastemakers that could support these new releases such as DJs, radio programmers, curators and early adopters. We believe that […]

Universal Music Group’s aggressive China expansion isn’t slowing down, as the major has officially brought Deutsche Grammophon and Blue Note to the nation of 1.4 billion. Universal Music Greater China today announced (and hosted a launch event for) Deutsche Grammophon China (DGC) as well as Blue Note Records China (BNRC). Both imprints will zero in […]

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One of the artists who continues to push the envelope in the realm of melodic house is Rezident, and his… The post Rezident – We Can Make It appeared first on Stereofox Music Blog. One of the artists who continues to push the envelope in the realm of melodic house is Rezident, and his latest […]

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