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Summerfest Announces 2023 Headliners for 55th Anniversary

March 24, 2023

Photo Credit: Summerfest Milwaukee's Summerfest announces the 2023 headliners for its 55th anniversary. Summerfest has announced over 100 artists for the Milwaukee festival's 55th anniversary. The multi-genr... Read More...

Neil Young Says ‘Concert Touring Is Broken’ After The Cure/Ticketmaster Debacle

Ashley King

March 24, 2023

Photo Credit: Nicholas Green Following The Cure's showdown with Ticketmaster, Neil Young says the current concert touring model is broken. "It's over. The old days are gone," Neil Young begins his complaint.... Read More...

Tidal Owner Block Fires Back Against ‘Misleading’ Hindenburg Report, Intends to ‘Explore Legal Action’

Dylan Smith

March 24, 2023

With Hindenburg Research having criticized Tidal owner Block (formerly Square) – including the company’s alleged “inflated user metrics” and “fraud facilitation” – in a comprehensive analysis, the Tidal owner is now firing back against the “inaccurate short ... Read More...

‘I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston’ Album & Documentary Showcase the Late Singer’s Deep Love For Gospel Music

Ashley King

March 24, 2023

Whitney Houston's Estate, Gaither Music Group, and Arista/Legacy Recordings release the long-awaited album and documentary I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston. Gaither Music Group, Arista/L... Read More...

Kakao Inks Major Partnership with Columbia Records with Initial Focus on K-Pop Girl Group IVE

Ashley King

March 24, 2023

Photo Credit: 티비텐 / CC by 3.0 Kakao Entertainment announces a significant new partnership with Columbia Records, beginning with the global expansion of rising K-Pop stars, girl group IVE. Kakao Entertainment... Read More...

Ticketmaster Reportedly Faces Class-Action Suit Over the ‘Artificially Inflated’ Price of Drake Tickets in Canada

Dylan Smith

March 24, 2023

Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Photo Credit: Andrew Welch Ticketmaster is reportedly grappling with yet another class-action lawsuit – this time over the price of Drake tickets in the artist’s native Canada. Regional outlets including the Toronto Star ... Read More...

Afroman Sued by Law Enforcement Officers Who Raided His Home

Ashley King

March 24, 2023

Photo Credit: Chris Gilmore / CC by 2.0 Afroman is now facing a lawsuit filed by the law enforcement officers who raided his home. Seven officers of the Adams County Sheriff's Department in Ohio, who raided ... Read More...

Hybe Moves to Sell Entire SM Entertainment Stake After Takeover Attempt Falls Short — $434 Million+ Deal

Dylan Smith

March 24, 2023

Seoul, South Korea. Photo Credit: Ciaran O'Brien 12 days after formally ending a much-publicized campaign to take over SM Entertainment, BTS agency Hybe is selling its stake in the rival K-pop company. This ... Read More...

KISS Biopic Coming to Netflix in 2024 Focusing on the ‘Early Years’

Ashley King

March 23, 2023

Photo Credit: Edward Przydzial / CC by 2.0 A new KISS biopic is on the way, releasing in 2024 with a focus on the "first four years" of the band. According to Doc McGhee, the band's manager, a new biopic chronicling the early days of KISS will premiere on N... Read More...

iHeartMedia & Samsung Announce Samsung Galaxy Launchpad Powered by iHeartRadio

Ashley King

March 23, 2023

Photo Credit: Anh Nhat Samsung and iHeartMedia are teaming up for Samsung Galaxy Launchpad, a new show promoting emerging artists. Samsung Galaxy Launchpad Powered by iHeartRadio is intended to develop and s... Read More...

Cutting Edge Reveals Multimillion-Dollar Deal for First Score Music’s Catalog — Encompassing 75+ Film Scores

Dylan Smith

March 23, 2023

Photo Credit: Geoffrey Moffett Last month, Cutting Edge Media Music (CEMM) announced that it had obtained $100 million in new financing and disclosed plans “to help give the next wave of film and TV composers... Read More...

Warner Music Partners with Czech Republic Hip Hop Label Mike Roft

Warner Music Partners with Leading Czech Republic Hip-Hop Label Mike Roft

Ashley King

March 23, 2023

Photo Credit: Warner Music Group Warner Music Czech Republic has renewed its partnership and invested in local hip-hop label Mike Roft. Warner Music Czech Republic announces the renewed partnership and investment in leading hip-hop label Mike Roft, seeing W... Read More...