Jay-Z Will Headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in February
The rapper, whose Roc Nation has helped produce the show since 2019, had long said he wasn’t interested in performing.
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John Anderson, Country Hall of Famer Behind ‘Swingin” and ‘Seminole Wind,’ Dies at 71
The Florida native once helped build the roof of the Grand Ole Opry before becoming one of its stars.
Phoenix Symphony Suspends Its Season After Nov. 1 Concert, Will Lay Off Musicians
Leaders of the nearly 80-year-old orchestra say operating deficits made the season untenable and it’s unclear whether performances will resume.
Ex-Gang Leader Gets 40 Years to Life for Orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Murder
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, was convicted in August of the Las Vegas drive-by shooting that killed the rapper nearly three decades ago.
Music Legend Quincy Jones Dies at 91, Leaving Behind a Timeless Legacy
Los Angeles, CA — Quincy Jones, the legendary music titan known for his groundbreaking contributions to the industry, has passed away at the age of 91. Jones died peacefully Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, surrounded by his family, according to his publicist, Arnold Robinson. Jones’ career spanned over seven decades, marked by an…
Wiz Khalifa Faces Trial in Romania After On-Stage Marijuana Incident
Constanța, Romania — American rapper Wiz Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, is set to face trial after being indicted by prosecutors in Constanța for allegedly smoking marijuana on stage during the “Beach, Please!” festival in Costinești this past July. The trial is scheduled to take place at the Constanța Tribunal on October 16….
Sony Music Settles Copyright Infringement Case Against Marriott
October 9, 2024 — Sony Music Entertainment has reportedly settled its copyright infringement lawsuit against hotel giant Marriott International, just five months after filing the case. In a joint filing submitted to a federal court in Maryland on October 8, both parties requested that the case be dismissed “with prejudice,” indicating that it cannot be…
Universal Music Group Sues Chili’s Over Unauthorized Music Use in Social Media Ads
October 9, 2024 — In a significant legal move reflecting the ongoing challenges of music copyright in social media marketing, Universal Music Group (UMG) has filed a lawsuit against Brinker International, the parent company of the US Tex-Mex restaurant chain Chili’s. The complaint, lodged in federal court in Dallas on October 8, accuses the restaurant…
Cissy Houston, Grammy-Winning Singer and Mother of Whitney Houston, Dies at 90
Cissy Houston, the celebrated Grammy-winning singer and matriarch of the Houston family, has passed away at the age of 90. She died on Monday at her home in New Jersey, surrounded by family members while under hospice care due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease, as confirmed by her daughter-in-law, Pat Houston. Born on September 30,…
Julia Michaels Sells Catalog to Jonas Group in Major Music Rights Deal
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Julia Michaels has sold a substantial portion of her music catalog to Jonas Group Publishing (JGP) and Jonas Catalog Holdings in a new deal backed by Corrum Capital Management. The acquisition includes a vast collection of publishing copyrights and recordings, solidifying Michaels’ impact across multiple music genres. In a statement, JGP President Leslie…