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Marilyn Manson Accuser Admits to ‘Spreading Publicly False Accusations of Abuse’

February 23, 2023

A woman who sued Marilyn Manson for sexual assault says in a new legal filing that the allegations were untrue and that she was "manipulated" by Manson's ex-girlfriend, Evan Rachel Wood. While Marilyn Manson... Read More...

Former Ticketmaster CEO Irving Azoff Rips Secondary Ticketing Companies — “They Have Invested Nothing, Risked Nothing, Created Nothing”

Ashley King

February 23, 2023

Former Ticketmaster CEO Irving Azoff had harsh words for secondary ticketing companies during a recent music business panel. The panel was called 'Ticketing Real Talk' and was moderated by Irving Azoff and f... Read More...

Bruce Springsteen Ticket Prices Slump to $6 in Tulsa

Ashley King

February 19, 2023

Tickets to an upcoming Bruce Springsteen concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have dropped as low as $6 each -- while the same seats were just under $60 on Ticketmaster. Less than a week before an upcoming Bruce Spri... Read More...

Layoffs Hit Motown Records Amidst Capitol Music Group Restructuring

Ashley King

February 17, 2023

Layoffs begin at Motown Records as the label changes course to return to the fold of Capitol Music Group. Motown Records has had a rough year. After the exit of CEO and chairwoman Ethiopia Habtemariam in Nov... Read More...

Despite Backlash After ‘Emin-AI-em,’ David Guetta Says AI Is Music’s Future

Ashley King

February 14, 2023

David Guetta created a rave hit featuring an AI-generated Eminem rap-a-like. He's facing a lot of backlash over the use of AI—but he says it's the future of music like every other new tool. We covered the D... Read More...

Playboi Carti Allegedly Choked Pregnant Girlfriend, Arrested on Felony Charge

Ashley King

February 14, 2023

Playboi Carti was arrested in Georgia for allegedly choking his pregnant girlfriend during an argument over a paternity test. Rapper Playboi Carti was arrested on a felony charge in Georgia early Tuesday mor... Read More...

Drake Must Sit for Deposition in the XXXTentacion Murder Trial

Ashley King

February 12, 2023

Drake is facing a court-ordered deposition in connection with the XXXTentacion murder trial. Defense attorney Mauricio Padilla alleges that Aubrey Graham (Drake) has more information about the killing. Padil... Read More...

Adidas Stock Hits a Massive Slump Following Kanye Split — With Potentially Massive Losses Ahead

Ashley King

February 10, 2023

Adidas stock slumps as split from Kanye triggers new profit warnings. Adidas shares fell after the company warned that the fallout from its split with Kanye could wipe out its operating profits this year for... Read More...

David Guetta Replicated Eminem’s Voice — Meet Emin-AI-em

Ashley King

February 9, 2023

AI-generated artwork encompasses more than just pieces of artwork. DJ David Guetta has replicated Eminem's rapping voice using AI. The French DJ and producer shared a video of him playing a song during one ... Read More...

Houston Grand Opera Announces Historic $22MM Gift, Largest in HGO History

Ashley King

February 5, 2023

The Houston Grand Opera has announced a new fund within the HGO Endowment, created by Sarah and Ernest Butler. The endowment is valued at $22 million and is the largest philanthropic investment in the organiz... Read More...

BELEM Consortium Has €2 Million for Lyric Translations — Now Calls for Songwriters, Lyricists, and Publishers to Join the Effort

Ashley King

February 2, 2023

EU-funded BELEM consortium has €2 million of funding to explore lyric translation — now it's calling for songwriters, lyricists, and publishers to join the effort. BELEM, the European Union-funded consortium... Read More...

AI Voice Tool Abused to Make Celebrity Deepfake Audio Clips

Ashley King

February 1, 2023

Just days after a synthetic speech startup company released their new AI voice platform, the tool is already being abused to create deep fake celebrity audio clips. Speech artificial intelligence startup Ele... Read More...

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

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Nile Rodgers Becomes the Latest High-Profile Musician to Publicly Support AI

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After Bandcamp’s Takedown, Boy George Partners with Warner Music/ADA to Release ‘We Will Dance Again’ as Tel Aviv Shows Quickly Sell Out

Suno Files Subpoena Demands Against Apple As Major Label Legal War Intensifies