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TikTok Shop Isn’t Profitable—Will Outside E-Commerce Links Be Banned?

August 27, 2023

Photo Credit: Dylan Gillis TikTok Shop isn't profitable and is on track to lose $500 million this year. Will the social media giant ban outside e-commerce links to create a walled shopping garden? A new repo... Read More...

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Plays Vulnerable Tech Billionaire, Reveals ‘Struggle With Wanting To Be Liked’

Ashley King

August 25, 2023

Photo Credit: Kmeron for LeWeb11 / CC by 2.0 Spotify CEO Daniel Ek opens up about his 'guiding motto' and the struggles of 'wanting to be liked' — and gets responses from fellow tech billionaires Mark Cuban a... Read More...

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Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Tops Billboard Hot 100

Ashley King

August 22, 2023

Photo Credit: Oliver Anthony Music Oliver Anthony's viral hit 'Rich Men North of Richmond' debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first artist to ever debut atop the list without any prior c... Read More...

‘Fyre Festival II: Electric Boogaloo’ Tickets Now on Sale—Courtesy of Billy McFarland

Ashley King

August 22, 2023

Photo Credit: Fyre Festival II Convicted fraudster Billy McFarland says the Fyre Festival disaster was so nice he's gonna do it twice. Announcing Fyre Festival II—tickets start at $499. Here's the latest. Bi... Read More...

Lizzo Could Face New Wave of Charges — “We’ve Heard From At Least 10 Former Lizzo Employees,” Plaintiffs’ Attorney Says

Ashley King

August 21, 2023

Photo Credit: Sarah Burns for WFUV Public Radio / CC by 2.0 As Lizzo's current dance crew issued a statement in support of the singer, lawyers for ex-dancers say more people are coming forward with complaints... Read More...

‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Singer Oliver Anthony Says He’s ‘Brushed Off $8 Million Offers’ — ‘People In the Music Industry Give Me Blank Stares’

Ashley King

August 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Oliver Anthony Music / YouTube As Oliver Anthony's gritty country ballad 'Rich Men North of Richmond' went viral last week, the singer reveals he's turned down $8 million offers from music execu... Read More...

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Michael Jackson Cases Alleging Sexual Assault Revived by Appeals Court Judge

Ashley King

August 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Constru-Centro / CC by 4.0 Cases alleging sexual assault from Michael Jackson can now pursue further litigation against his companies rules a US appeals court judge. A Californian appeals court... Read More...

The 1975 Attorneys Quietly Negotiating with Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival

Ashley King

August 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Begoña / CC by 2.0 Attorneys for The 1975 have been working with organizers of Malaysia's Good Vibes Festival. Future Sound Asia (FSA) organized the festival, which was abruptly cancelled by th... Read More...

Imagine Dragons asked to cancel show in Azerbaijan

Serj Tankian Demands Imagine Dragons Cancel Azerbaijani Show Over Human Rights Concerns

Ashley King

August 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Imagine Dragons System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has called out the Imagine Dragons for performing in Azerbaijan. Tankian is a noted human rights activist and has spoken in support of Arm... Read More...

Who Is Oliver Anthony? — “Rich Men North of Richmond” Goes Viral

Ashley King

August 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Oliver Anthony Who is Oliver Anthony? The relatively unknown singer went from lamenting blue-collar life to turning down six-figure stadium deals. But who is the singer behind "Rich Men North of... Read More...

Lizzo Dance Crew Breaks Silence Following Harassment Allegations

Ashley King

August 17, 2023

Photo Credit: Kim Erlandsen for NRK P3 / CC by 2.0 Lizzo's dance crew, the Big Grrrls and Big Boiiis, issue a statement on social media following allegations of workplace misconduct. Amid allegations of hara... Read More...

New York City Bans TikTok From All Government Devices as Security Concerns Persist

Ashley King

August 16, 2023

Photo Credit: Florian Wehde New York City becomes the latest to ban TikTok from all government devices as security concerns over the platform's Chinese ownership persist. On Wednesday, New York City Mayor Er... Read More...

Music Health Alliance Kicks Off Senior Healthcare Program for ‘Industry Veterans and Legacy Music Makers’

Adidas CEO Defends Kanye West—”I Don’t Think He’s A Bad Person, It Just Came Across That Way”

Jann Wenner Removed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Board After New York Times Interview

Artist for Action to Prevent Gun Violence Coalition Kicks Off NYC Concert

Judge Allows Nick Carter Sexual Assault Countersuit to Move Forward