Social Issues

R. Kelly's album sales and streams are up across the board after his guilty verdict. The R&B singer was found guilty of racketeering, sexual exploitation of a child, and kidnapping. But the conviction ha... Read More...

A CMA spokesperson has confirmed Morgan Wallen is banned from appearing this year. The Country Music Association "will not be inviting Morgan Wallen to appear" at the November 10th ceremony, a spokesperson h... Read More...

The English Touring Opera company has dropped half of its musicians in the name of diversity. A report suggests at least 14 musicians have been told they will not be booked for the 2022 ETO tour. Many of tho... Read More...

Los Angeles County health officials will require vaccine proof for admission to indoor bars, nightclubs, lounges, and more. The health director announced the coming order on Wednesday. The new health directi... Read More...

Iranian musician Mehdi Rajabian says he faces prison for releasing a new album. Rajabian has already spent two years in prison for releasing music the Iranian authorities deem subversive. "I will not step ba... Read More...

The NFL is taking a hardline stance on vaccinations. Singer Victory Boyd had her appearance to sing the National Anthem canceled because of her refusal to vaccinate. Boyd was set to sing the anthem at the NF... Read More...

BTS fans in Pakistan bought a billboard to celebrate Jungkook's birthday. Authorities removed it for 'promoting homosexuality.' The billboard was commissioned on September 1 at a busy intersection in Gujranw... Read More...

China cracks down on artists in the country, barring broadcasters from engaging with artists with 'incorrect political opinions' or those who exhibit 'effeminate' behavior. Regulators in the country are tigh... Read More...

The Britney Spears conservatorship has been a 13-year-long nightmare for the singer. Now there's finally hope for an end to the madness. On August 12, Britney Spears' father Jamie Spears agreed to step down ... Read More...