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What Happened to Justin Bieber? A Closer Look at Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

June 23, 2022

Photo Credit: Justin Bieber / Instagram As Justin Bieber cancels the rest of his tour amidst complications with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, fans wonder what the condition is and what that means for the star. Here's... Read More...

Broadway to Drop Mask Requirements Starting July 1, 2022

Ashley King

June 22, 2022

Photo Credit: Sudan Ouyang Broadway will drop its mask requirement starting in July, according to The Broadway League. The owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theaters in New York City have agreed to kee... Read More...

Dolly Parton Donates $1M to Pediatric Infectious Disease Research At Vanderbilt

Ashley King

June 15, 2022

Photo Credit: Dolly Parton Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The donation will help support ongoing research in the Divisio... Read More...

Lizzo Changes the Lyrics to “Grrrls” After Complaints About an Offensive Word

Ashley King

June 14, 2022

Photo Credit: Andy Witchger / CC by 2.0 Lizzo changes the lyrics to her new song "Grrrls" following complaints about an offensive word. The singer and rapper, considered by many fans as a champion of inclusiv... Read More...

Spotify Officially Unveils ‘Safety Advisory Council’ Following Joe Rogan Controversies

Dylan Smith

June 14, 2022

Photo Credit: Magnus Hoij / CC by 2.0 About six weeks after bringing on a number of “trust and safety" hires as part of a larger plan to enhance its content-moderation efforts, Spotify has officially launched... Read More...

Toby Keith Reveals He Has Stomach Cancer – But “So Far, So Good”

Ashley King

June 13, 2022

Photo Credit: Harry Wad / CC by 3.0 Country music star Toby Keith announced on social media that he is currently battling stomach cancer. Keith revealed he received the stomach cancer diagnosis in Fall 2021 ... Read More...

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BET Officially Responds to Lil Nas X Allegations Following Fan Pushback

Dylan Smith

June 8, 2022

Photo Credit: Fabebk / CC by 4.0 One week ago, Lil Nas X took aim at the BET Awards after he received “an outstanding zero nominations” this year despite the commercial success of his Montero effort. Now, wit... Read More...

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Travis Scott Books First U.S. Festival Performance Since the Astroworld Tragedy — Some Fans Think It’s Too Soon

Dylan Smith

June 7, 2022

Photo Credit: Iñaki Espejo-Saavedra / CC by 3.0 Travis Scott is officially set to headline a stateside music festival for the first time since 10 people perished (and thousands suffered injuries) at his Astro... Read More...

PRS for Music Faces Backlash From 50+ Music Industry Organizations Over PRS Foundation Cutbacks

Dylan Smith

June 6, 2022

PRS for Music is facing backlash from over 50 music industry organizations for its decision to slash donations to the PRS Foundation. 56 individuals, including persons associated with the Ivors Academy, the... Read More...

Foreigner Performs for U.S. Troops in Eastern Europe: ‘These Warriors Are Having a Very Beneficial Impact on the Ukrainian Situation’

Dylan Smith

June 3, 2022

Foreigner recently performed for U.S. troops stationed in Eastern Europe. Photo Credit: Foreigner Foreigner last week performed a series of United Service Organizations (USO) shows in Eastern Europe, billing ... Read More...

Young Thug Will Remain Behind Bars Until January 2023, Denied Bond

Ashley King

June 3, 2022

Photo Credit: Frank Schwichtenberg / CC by 4.0 Young Thug has been denied bond and will remain behind bars until January 2023. Here's why. A Fulton County judge believes the rapper presents a potential dange... Read More...

CMA Fest In Nashville Bans Confederate Flag Imagery for 2022

Ashley King

June 3, 2022

Photo Credit: Natalie Rhea The CMA Fest has banned Confederate flag imagery from its 2022 festival in Nashville. The four-day festival is considered one of the largest country music festivals in the world. T... Read More...

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R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years In Prison In Sex Trafficking Case

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Studio 54 Club Owner Mark Fleischman Announces Plans For Assisted Suicide

Lizzo, Rage Against the Machine Donate Ticket Sales to Planned Parenthood