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Katy Perry Faces Cultural Appropriation Backlash After British Royal Appointment

February 6, 2020

Photo Credit: Glenn Francis / CC by 2.0 Katy Perry is facing a mounting backlash over her role as ambassador of the British Asian Trust. Prince Charles appointed the singer as ambassador earlier this week. M... Read More...

Musician Seeking ‘Good Publicity’ Shouts ‘I Have Coronavirus!’ on a Plane

Ashley King

February 5, 2020

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Photo Credit: Facebook A 28-year-old aspiring musician decided to announce he has coronavirus for an Instagram video. A flight from Toronto to Jamaica was forced to make an emergency landing after the stunt.... Read More...

R. Kelly's Former Manager Indicted for "Making Terroristic Threats" Against Alleged Sex Slave's Father

All Three R. Kelly Lawyers Are Abandoning His Case

Ashley King

January 29, 2020

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Singer R. Kelly's defense in a civil sexual assault case may be falling apart. Tuesday, a judge granted a motion filed by R. Kelly lawyers to withdraw from the case. Three R. Kelly lawyers ⁠— Shady Yassin, Z... Read More...

Beyoncé Also Rumored to Be Pulling Out of the Grammys Despite 4 Nominations — Sources

Paul Resnikoff

January 24, 2020

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A Grammy Awards pre-event seating display featuring Beyoncé and Jay-Z, originally teased by broadcasting network CBS but since pulled because it was 'tentative'. As an ugly war inside the Recording Academy co... Read More...

At The Drive-In Singer Blames Scientologists for Killing His Dog

Ashley King

January 24, 2020

Photo Credit: Festivalsommer / CC by 4.0 At The Drive-In singer, Cedric Bixler-Zavala has a bone to pick with Scientologist Danny Masterson. The singer alleges that his family had to put his family dog down a... Read More...

Is Neil Portnow Resigning Grammys President Abruptly Cancels His Pollstar Conference Appearance

Former Grammy Awards CEO Responds to Allegations of Rape

Marsha Silva

January 22, 2020

Former Recording Academy and Grammy Awards CEO Neil Portnow had vehemently denied rape and misconduct allegations. The 2020 Grammy Awards have nearly arrived, and though it’s important to reserve final judgm... Read More...

Ozzy Osbourne Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis After Nasty Fall Last Year

Ashley King

January 21, 2020

Photo Credit: Kevin Burkett / CC by 2.0 Ozzy Osbourne has Parkinson's disease. The Black Sabbath star received his diagnosis after a fall last year. Osbourne spoke about his diagnosis on Good Morning America... Read More...

Chuck D Responds to Recording Academy Imbroglio — ‘Same Old Bullsh*t’

Colin Cohen

January 19, 2020

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Photo of Chuck D by Mika Väisänen (CC BY-SA 4.0) Legendary rapper Chuck D has come out in support of suspended Recording Academy president and CEO Deborah Dugan. Just prior to the 2020 Grammy Awards, the Aca... Read More...

Eminem Getting Ripped Apart for Rapping About 2017 Manchester Arena Bombing

Colin Cohen

January 17, 2020

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Photo of Eminem The latest album by rapper Eminem is facing backlash over lyrics that seemingly make light of the 2017 bombing of an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. The bombing, which occurred ... Read More...

Ousted Recording Academy CEO Lawyers Up, Promises To Spill the Beans

Colin Cohen

January 17, 2020

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Recording Academy President and CEO Deborah Dugan In the wake of the Recording Academy placing its president and CEO Deborah Dugan on administrative leave, Dugan has hired a prominent litigation attorney to d... Read More...

Billboard Parent Valence Media Is Selling Spin and Stereogum After Just Three Years

Ashley King

January 16, 2020

Photo Credit: Valence Media Billboard parent company Valence Media is suddenly selling off Spin and Stereogum. The move comes just three years after acquiring both music publications. Spin is going to Next M... Read More...

Petersen Automotive Museum Will Feature 10 Custom Cars From James Hetfield’s Collection

Ashley King

January 15, 2020

The Petersen Automotive Museum will debut a new exhibit featuring vehicles from James Hetfield's car collection. Dubbed 'Reclaimed Rust: The James Hetfield Collection,' the display opens February 1. The muse... Read More...

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All Three R. Kelly Lawyers Are Abandoning His Case

Beyoncé Also Rumored to Be Pulling Out of the Grammys Despite 4 Nominations — Sources

At The Drive-In Singer Blames Scientologists for Killing His Dog

Former Grammy Awards CEO Responds to Allegations of Rape

Ozzy Osbourne Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis After Nasty Fall Last Year

Chuck D Responds to Recording Academy Imbroglio — ‘Same Old Bullsh*t’

Billboard Parent Valence Media Is Selling Spin and Stereogum After Just Three Years

Petersen Automotive Museum Will Feature 10 Custom Cars From James Hetfield’s Collection