Paul Resnikoff

Y2mate, One of the World’s Largest YouTube-to-MP3 Converters, Officially Shuts Down In the US & UK (Updated)

August 2, 2021

The Y2mate site in the United States as of August 1st, 2021 Y2mate, one of the largest YouTube-to-MP3 converters in the world, is suddenly calling it quits in multiple countries. The following report has bee... Read More...

Lollapalooza Cancels DaBaby’s Set Just Hours Before His Start Time

Paul Resnikoff

August 1, 2021

Photo: lacrosswi CC by SA 4.0 DaBaby was abruptly cancelled by Lollapalooza over the weekend following the rapper's homophobic outburst at Rolling Loud. DaBaby is now facing another cancellation following hi... Read More...

Chicago Issues Lollapalooza Mask Mandates as Superspreader Fears Intensify

Paul Resnikoff

August 1, 2021

Lollapalooza has strict requirements for entry, including proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test. But with fears of the Delta variant escalating, Chicago officials have instituted an indoor mask m... Read More...

What Cancelled SPAC Deal? Universal Music Group H1 Earnings Surge 38% Year-Over-Year

Paul Resnikoff

July 28, 2021

Bill Ackman of Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd. (PSTH) (photo: United States Senate CC by 2.0) Despite getting left at the altar by Bill Ackman-led SPAC Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Universal Music... Read More...

Morgan Wallen Sells the Home Where He Was Filmed Saying the N-Word

Paul Resnikoff

July 26, 2021

Former Morgan Wallen residence at 814B Horner Ave, Nashville, TN 37204 (photo: Zillow) Morgan Wallen has just sold his residence in Nashville where he was infamously filmed uttering the n-word, according to p... Read More...

Eric Clapton Refuses to Play Any Show That Requires COVID Vaccinations

Paul Resnikoff

July 21, 2021

Eric Clapton playing Royal Albert Hall (photo: Raph_PH CC by 2.0) Eric Clapton is flatly refusing to play gigs that require a COVID vaccination for entry. "I reserve the right to cancel the show," Clapton sta... Read More...

Dutch Music Festival Results In 1,000 New COVID Cases — Despite Vaccine and Testing Requirements

Paul Resnikoff

July 20, 2021

Is the music festival comeback already in trouble? Earlier this month, we covered the comeback of one of America's biggest music festivals — Day Trip Festival in San Bernadino, CA. In a post-vaccinated South... Read More...

Pershing Square SPAC Abruptly Cancels Universal Music Group Acquisition Deal

Paul Resnikoff

July 19, 2021

William Ackman-led SPAC Pershing Square Tontine Holdings (PTSH) has dropped its deal to acquire 10% of Universal Music Group, citing complications with SEC and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) rules. The abrupt... Read More...

Music Industry Critic Bob Lefsetz Demands the Cancellation of Aaron Lewis as ‘Am I The Only One’ Gains Steam

Paul Resnikoff

July 18, 2021

Aaron Lewis performing 'Am I The Only One' Live As 'Am I The Only One' continues to rack up downloads and streams, music industry critic Bob Lefsetz has demanded that Aaron Lewis get dropped by Big Machine La... Read More...

Biz Markie Dead — Legendary Old School Rapper Passes Away at 57

Paul Resnikoff

July 17, 2021

One of rap's biggest originators, Biz Markie, has been pronounced dead. The pioneering old school rapper passed away at the relatively young age of 57. Biz Markie, the multi-faceted rapper and hip hop pionee... Read More...

NFL Will Play the Black National Anthem Before the National Anthem at Upcoming Games

Paul Resnikoff

July 16, 2021

Photo credit: National Football League (NFL) The National Football League (NFL) will now incorporate the Black National Anthem into upcoming 2021-22 season games to further highlight social and racial justice... Read More...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have Only Released One Podcast Episode Since Signing a $25 Million Spotify Exclusive Deal Last Year

Paul Resnikoff

July 15, 2021

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry exclusive Spotify podcast channel Archewell Audio. The channel currently has a 3-minute intro and a single 35-minute episode from December, 2020. After inking a $25 million excl... Read More...

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Y2mate, One of the World’s Largest YouTube-to-MP3 Converters, Officially Shuts Down In the US & UK (Updated)

Lollapalooza Cancels DaBaby’s Set Just Hours Before His Start Time

Chicago Issues Lollapalooza Mask Mandates as Superspreader Fears Intensify

What Cancelled SPAC Deal? Universal Music Group H1 Earnings Surge 38% Year-Over-Year

Morgan Wallen Sells the Home Where He Was Filmed Saying the N-Word

Eric Clapton Refuses to Play Any Show That Requires COVID Vaccinations

Dutch Music Festival Results In 1,000 New COVID Cases — Despite Vaccine and Testing Requirements

Pershing Square SPAC Abruptly Cancels Universal Music Group Acquisition Deal

Music Industry Critic Bob Lefsetz Demands the Cancellation of Aaron Lewis as ‘Am I The Only One’ Gains Steam

Biz Markie Dead — Legendary Old School Rapper Passes Away at 57

NFL Will Play the Black National Anthem Before the National Anthem at Upcoming Games

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have Only Released One Podcast Episode Since Signing a $25 Million Spotify Exclusive Deal Last Year

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