Paul Resnikoff

Eric Clapton Refuses to Play Any Show That Requires COVID Vaccinations

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...

Morgan Wallen’s ‘Dangerous’ Is Still the Best-Selling Album of 2021

Paul Resnikoff

July 13, 2021

Morgan Wallen sings in the video for 'Somebody's Problem,' a song from Dangerous: The Double Album. Morgan Wallen's Dangerous: The Double Album is still racking up the highest sales of 2021, thanks to solid s... Read More...

What’s the Best Garageband Alternative for Windows? Here Are 5 Options to Consider

Paul Resnikoff

July 11, 2021

MusicMaker, one of several Garageband alternatives for Windows GarageBand is one of the most popular free digital audio workstations in the world. But despite its immense popularity, GarageBand isn't availabl... Read More...

Jessica Reid Quickly Raises $15,000 to Reopen Charlamagne tha God Rape Case

Paul Resnikoff

July 10, 2021

Jessica Reid Jessica Reid, who claims she was raped by Charlamagne tha God in 2001, is now raising money to reopen her case against the prominent radio personality and other alleged perpetrators. Prominent h... Read More...

Reports of Biz Markie’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Paul Resnikoff

June 30, 2021

Biz Markie. Photo Credit: Keith Allison (CC by 2.0) Biz Markie's family is now responding to erroneous reports that the legendary rapper has passed away. Despite reports to the contrary circulating Wednesday... Read More...

BET Awards Ratings Hit All-Time Low — Joining Disastrous Grammys, Oscars, AMA Showings

Paul Resnikoff

June 30, 2021

Michael K. Williams offers a stunning tribute to the late rapper DMX during the 2021 BET Awards, which aired earlier this week (photo: BET) What's the future of awards shows — especially music awards shows? N... Read More...

Burt Bacharach Dazzles at the Guild of Music Supervisors Awards in LA — Here’s Who Took Home Trophies

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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

Morgan Wallen’s ‘Dangerous’ Is Still the Best-Selling Album of 2021

What’s the Best Garageband Alternative for Windows? Here Are 5 Options to Consider

Jessica Reid Quickly Raises $15,000 to Reopen Charlamagne tha God Rape Case

Reports of Biz Markie’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

BET Awards Ratings Hit All-Time Low — Joining Disastrous Grammys, Oscars, AMA Showings

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