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Nigerian Synth Funk Pioneer William Onyeabor Passes Away

January 18, 2017

William Onyeabor, Nigerian business leader and pioneer of Nigerian synth funk, passed away last night in his sleep at the age of 70. Following a brief illness, cult musician William Onyeabor passed away in h... Read More...

BPM Festival at Playa del Carmen Eyewitnesses: "A Bloody, Drug-Filled Mess"

Eyewitnesses Describe BPM Festival Shooting: “A Bloody, Drug-Filled Mess”

Daniel Sanchez

January 17, 2017

While local businesses blame BPM Festival for the shooting, eyewitnesses and even the state attorney described the real problem: warring drug cartels in Playa del Carmen. Local businesses blamed BPM for the ... Read More...

Parents of 7 Year-Old ‘Taylor Swift’ Accused of Child Exploitation…

Paul Resnikoff

January 17, 2017

Adorably cute, or completely exploitative? Enter 7-year-old 'Xia Vigor,' whose imitation of Taylor Swift is now going viral. And, drawing lots of controversy. The latest viral video is cute, but it's also ... Read More...

Trump Tweet About a Bruce Springsteen Cover Band In 3…2…1…

Paul Resnikoff

January 16, 2017

The 'B Street Band,' a Bruce Springsteen cover band, has now dropped out of the Trump Inauguration. The pullout follows massive pressure from fans, as well as members of the 'E Street Band'. It's a fun band... Read More...

Mexico Blames BPM Festival For Violence, Suspends Future BPM Events

Mexico Blames BPM Festival For Violence, Suspends All Future BPM Events

Daniel Sanchez

January 16, 2017

Mexican businesses blame BPM for the violence in Playa del Carmen. Does Mexico refuse to admit that it has a problem with drug-related violence? During the final night of the 10th annual BPM Festival, a lone... Read More...

Trent Reznor to Social Media Users: "Nobody Gives a [Expletive] What You Think"

Trent Reznor to Users on Social Media: “Nobody Gives a F–k What You Think”

Daniel Sanchez

January 16, 2017

According to Trent Reznor, social media stifles creativity. Trent Reznor teamed up with Atticus Ross once again to score the Hollywood flick, Patriot’s Day. The movie deals with the 2013 Boston Marathon bomb... Read More...

New J Cole Single: “Americans Are Violent News-Obsessed Hypocrites”

Daniel Sanchez

January 16, 2017

J Cole releases new single dealing with current American problems and a newfound respect for Obama. Following the December release of 4 Your Eyez Only, J Cole (quietly) released a new song. Produced by Elite... Read More...

18 Musicians Who Have Way Too Many Kids

Paul Resnikoff

January 14, 2017

Mick Jagger. Number of Kids: 8 With actress Marcia Hunt: Karis Hunt Jagger (born 1970) With Bianca Jagger: Jade Sheena Jezebel Jagger (1971) With (first wife) Jerry Hall: Elizabeth 'Liz... Read More...

A Major Country Star Agrees to Play Trump’s Inauguration (And It’s Not Garth Brooks)…

Paul Resnikoff

January 13, 2017

Garth Brooks turned Donald Trump down. But Toby Keith has now accepted a last-minute offer. And he's not the only one. With one week to go, the Donald Trump Inauguration Committee has finally landed a supe... Read More...

Following Backlash, Sky Suspends Michael Jackson Comedy Program

Michael Jackson Comedy Terminated After Family Whines About It

Daniel Sanchez

January 13, 2017

Michael Jackson’s family found this parody distasteful. Now, UK TV giant Sky has cancelled the upcoming parody episode with the King of Pop. Guess what happens next? Several days ago, Sky TV revealed the f... Read More...

The Bruce Springsteen ‘B Street Band’ to Play Trump’s Inauguration

Paul Resnikoff

January 12, 2017

What do you do if Bruce Springsteen hates your guts? Find the next-best thing! Introducing the 'B Street Band,' now playing at your local Inauguration. The 'B Street Band,' a Bruce Springsteen cover band t... Read More...

A Complete List Of All Donald Trump Inauguration Performers (Updated)

Paul Resnikoff

January 12, 2017

Here's the latest list of confirmed performers for the upcoming Donald Trump Inauguration parade. Latest changes: Lots of last-minute additions to pre-Inaugural balls, including Sam Moore (from 'Sam and Dave... Read More...

SRR Capital Launches With a VC-Style Approach to Music Investing

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Enhanced Group to Acquire Controlling Stake in DEAG

Thank You, Harry! MSG Revenues Surge After Record-Setting Harry Styles Residency

South Korean Authorities Investigating Massive Hybe Data Breach

BTS Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over ‘Swim’ Abruptly Dropped After a Few Months

Nigerian Synth Funk Pioneer William Onyeabor Passes Away

Eyewitnesses Describe BPM Festival Shooting: “A Bloody, Drug-Filled Mess”

Parents of 7 Year-Old ‘Taylor Swift’ Accused of Child Exploitation…

Trump Tweet About a Bruce Springsteen Cover Band In 3…2…1…

Mexico Blames BPM Festival For Violence, Suspends All Future BPM Events

Trent Reznor to Users on Social Media: “Nobody Gives a F–k What You Think”

New J Cole Single: “Americans Are Violent News-Obsessed Hypocrites”

18 Musicians Who Have Way Too Many Kids

A Major Country Star Agrees to Play Trump’s Inauguration (And It’s Not Garth Brooks)…

Michael Jackson Comedy Terminated After Family Whines About It

The Bruce Springsteen ‘B Street Band’ to Play Trump’s Inauguration

A Complete List Of All Donald Trump Inauguration Performers (Updated)