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Rick Ross Isn’t Dead and He Isn’t on Life Support, Family Says

March 4, 2018

Rick Ross TMZ says Rick Ross is strapped to life support after suffering a massive heart attack. People on Twitter are claiming he's dead. Those close to the rapper are calling bulls—t on all of that. Upda... Read More...

Google's Ban on Gun Sales Blocks 'Guns n Roses' and 'Sex Pistols'

Google’s Ban on Gun Sales Also Blocks ‘Guns n Roses,’ ‘Sex Pistols,’ ‘Gundam,’ and ‘Burgundy Wine’

Daniel Sanchez

March 1, 2018

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Looking to purchase Guns n Roses or Sex Pistols merchandise? Or, anything with 'gun' in it? That's been a challenge of late. Following the tragic Parkland shooting two weeks ago, multiple organizations hav... Read More...

Snapchat Loses $1.7 Billion After a Single Kylie Jenner Tweet

Daniel Sanchez

February 23, 2018

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The cost of a single tweet about Snap by Kylie Jenner? $1.7 billion... and counting. “So, does anyone else not open up Snapchat anymore?” That’s the question Kylie Jenner asked her 24.5 million followers... Read More...

50% of the Music Industry Says Neil Portnow Should Stay

We Asked the Music Industry If Neil Portnow Should Be Fired. 50% Said No.

Daniel Sanchez

February 16, 2018

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Despite what critics have demanded from the Recording Academy, Neil Portnow won’t resign anytime soon. A lot of people don't actually want him too. Iggy Azalea wants Neil Portnow to step down. Pink, Halsey... Read More...

Dice Admits to Sneaking Booking Fees Into the Price of Tickets

Daniel Sanchez

February 16, 2018

Since when has DICE charged users booking fees without telling them? January 2017, that's when. Want to buy the tickets to the best gigs in the UK without any hidden booking fees? Then, you’d better not he... Read More...

Grammys President Neil Portnow Nears His End As Resignation Petition Crosses 13,500

POLL: Should Grammys President Neil Portnow Resign? VOTE.

Paul Resnikoff

February 13, 2018

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Recording Academy and Grammy Awards president Neil Portnow said women should 'step up' if they wanted to win more recognition and accolades. Should that comment cost him his job? Neil Portnow says it was a ... Read More...

Travis Scott Is Given the Key to His Hometown of Missouri City, TX — Says It’s the Best Award He’s Ever Received

Marsha Silva

February 12, 2018

Travis Scott says it's better than any award he's every received. "I owe everything to this city," the rapper said. "This like my first award and I cannot be more proud to get my first award ever in my home... Read More...

Fox Moves Ahead With ‘The Four’ Season 2 — But Doesn’t Mention Charlie Walk

Paul Resnikoff

February 9, 2018

Screengrab of Fox's 'The Four' website on Friday, Feb. 6th. Charlie Walk is missing. Fox is officially extending 'The Four' into a second season. But will embattled judge Charlie Walk make the cut? As the h... Read More...

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

Daniel Sanchez

February 8, 2018

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Grammys chief Neil Portnow has yet to “step up” to the calls demanding his resignation. Why did the Grammys present only a few women with a prestigious music award this year? Responding to #GrammysSoMale, a... Read More...

Quincy Jones Calls The Beatles ‘The Worst Musicians In the World’

Daniel Sanchez

February 7, 2018

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Quincy Jones doesn’t think much of The Beatles, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. In a lengthy interview with New York Magazine, legendary record producer Quincy Jones called The Beatles “the worst musicians ... Read More...

Extortion Attempt Against Charlie Walk Caught on Voicemail — Listen

Paul Resnikoff

February 6, 2018

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photo: Salim Fadhley (CC 2.0) Now, there's a recording of a blatant extortion attempt. And just like that, the plot thickens around embattled executive Charlie Walk. Updated: Walk's attorneys are now also t... Read More...

The 6 Most Powerful Women In the Music Industry Just Wrote a Letter to the Grammys

Paul Resnikoff

February 5, 2018

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Embattled NARAS president Neil Portnow Comments by Grammys chief Neil Portnow has prompted a letter from six of the most powerful women in the music industry. Last week, Grammys president Neil Portnow urged ... Read More...

Unauthorized Music Usage on TikTok Can Cost Brands Big — But There’s a Way to Avoid Expensive Licensing Headaches

Sync Licensing Is Evolving — Now There’s a Comprehensive Analysis of the Music Industry’s Most Exciting Segment

How Sync Licensing Helped Musicians Thrive When Live Music Was Paused

Kate Bush Thanks Stranger Things Fans for Giving ‘Running Up That Hill’ a New Lease on Life

Here’s How Apple Has Dominated Sync Licensing for Two Decades Running

The Methodology Behind Great Sync: A Breakdown for Brands, Content Creators and Supervisors

Developing Trends in the Music Sync Space — A Worldwide Conversation With Leading Female Music Supervisors

One of These Three Companies Will Change Live Concerts Forever

Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms

Meet the Artist Who Is Literally Saving His Fans’ Lives — Our Latest Podcast

How to Game the Billboard Charts (And Why You Shouldn’t)

Stop Chasing Playlists and Start Building a Music Career — Our Latest Podcast

‘Bone Conduction’ Headphones Don’t Go Over Your Ears — But Still Transmit Sound to Your Inner Cochlea

Now That the Music Modernization Act Has Passed, Who’s Gonna Run the Damn Thing?

Meta Ordered to Pay $175 Million For Infringing ‘Walkie-Talkie’ Live-Streaming Patents

Rolling Loud Drops Drill Rappers From Lineup Over Security Concerns

QQ Music Users Demand Refunds on NFTs – Tencent Music Says It Will Deal With the Problem

What Is Trombone Champ? Make Good Music Terrible With a Trombone

Diplo Reportedly Wins $1.2 Million Judgement Amid ‘Revenge Porn’ Lawsuit Against Alleged Stalker

Rick Ross Isn’t Dead and He Isn’t on Life Support, Family Says

Google’s Ban on Gun Sales Also Blocks ‘Guns n Roses,’ ‘Sex Pistols,’ ‘Gundam,’ and ‘Burgundy Wine’

We Asked the Music Industry If Neil Portnow Should Be Fired. 50% Said No.

Dice Admits to Sneaking Booking Fees Into the Price of Tickets

POLL: Should Grammys President Neil Portnow Resign? VOTE.

Travis Scott Is Given the Key to His Hometown of Missouri City, TX — Says It’s the Best Award He’s Ever Received

Fox Moves Ahead With ‘The Four’ Season 2 — But Doesn’t Mention Charlie Walk

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

Quincy Jones Calls The Beatles ‘The Worst Musicians In the World’

Extortion Attempt Against Charlie Walk Caught on Voicemail — Listen

The 6 Most Powerful Women In the Music Industry Just Wrote a Letter to the Grammys