A deal would mean that all the record majors have resolved claims of cheating artists by treating iTunes downloads as “sales” rather than “licenses.” Source: Yahoo Music Link: Universal Music Settling Big Class Action Lawsuit Over Digital Royalties (Exclusive)
Because Empire doesn't waste time with anything, the show's Season 1 finale begins with a bang. Literally. Cookie and Malcolm decide to heat up their relationship by taking a trip to the Berkshires together. However, Cookie … Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Empire Terrence Howard Taraji P. Henson Source: Yahoo Music Link: Empire […]
Thirty years after Ricky Martin got his start in music in the Puerto Rican kids' group "Menudo," the Grammy-winning singer uses his music and celebrity to help fight against the trafficking of children. Fresh off a new album, "A Quien Quiera Escuchar," the 43-year-old Martin said he relishes getting in front of a crowd to […]
Marvin Gaye’s children have penned an open letter in the hope of “set[ting] the record straight on a few misconceptions” in the media’s coverage of their successful lawsuit against the writers of Robin Thicke’s 2013 hit “Blurred Lines.” Nona Gaye, Frankie Gaye and Marvin Gaye III’s joint letter mainly dives into the background… Source: RollingStone Link: Marvin […]
Just a month after Slint guitarist and Yeah Yeah Yeahs collaborator David Pajo survived a suicide attempt, the musician has opened up in a new interview about his long battle with depression, the circumstances leading up to his suicide attempt as well as how his recovery, both mentally and physically,… Source: RollingStone Link: David Pajo […]
Lil Wayne’s new clip for “CoCo (Freestyle)” takes his “prisoner” comments about his current label beef literally. The video, which premiered on Noisey, splices in clips from his past videos and films like Scarface between shots of the rapper dancing and rapping in a lone cage. “CoCo (Freestyle),” a track off… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]
When Trey Anastasio isn’t helping the Grateful Dead bid goodnight to fans during a three-night July residency at Chicago’s Soldier Field, the guitarist will hit the road this summer with Phish for a 25-date tour that kicks off July 21st in Bend, Oregon. The highlight of the jam band’s latest trek will… Source: RollingStone Link: Phish Announce […]
Beastie Boys’ legendary debut album Licensed to Ill has reached diamond status, nearly 30 years after its release. The RIAA’s database notes that as of March 4th, the LP has earned the certification, bestowed upon albums that sell 10 million copies. Def Jam released Licensed to Ill on November 15th, 1986. Produced… Source: RollingStone Link: 29 […]
The four members of Dawes are sitting in the vestibule of Woodland Studios, a stark black building in East Nashville across from an upscale wine store and a car customization shop known for its massive red logo complete with flaming letters. Owned by Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, the place… Source: RollingStone Link: Dawes Preview […]
It was a tale of two tallies this week on the Billboard 200 as, depending on your vantage point, both the Empire soundtrack and Madonna’s Rebel Heart could stake a claim for the top spot. Officially, the compilation of songs from Fox’s hip-hop soap opera will be recognized as this week’s Number One… Source: RollingStone Link: On the […]