Music & Industry
According To Kirk Hammett, He Wrote 767 Riffs For The New Metallica Album
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Kirk Hammett provided an update on the follow-up to 2023's 72 Seasons, and Metallica is preparing for the 2025 leg of their M72 tour. Regarding the quantity of riffs he has composed for the upcoming album, the guitarist...
Mariah Carey Has Won A Lawsuit Alleging That Her Annual Hit All I Want For Christmas Is You Infringed On The Copyright Of Another Song With The Same Name
The lawyers who filed the lawsuit against Carey were also sanctioned by the court, which stated that their "frivolous" and "unsupported" assertions were made in order "to cause unnecessary delay and needlessly increase the costs of litigation." All I Want For...
The United States Has Reached 100 Million Paid Music-Streaming Subscribers For The First Time, While Vinyl Sales Have Reached $1.4 Billion
According to the Recording Industry Association of America's annual recorded-music revenue report, vinyl sales maintained their almost two-decade comeback with $1.4 billion in sales last year, while paid streaming subscriptions in the United States crossed the 100...
The Eagles Have Added Four More Las Vegas Gigs. Residency In Sphere “Due To Demand”
"Due to overwhelming demand," the Eagles have added four more dates to their residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Since September 2024, the 'Hotel California' rock group has played at the cutting-edge Sin City arena, and on Saturday, March 25, they were scheduled to...
For Each Ticket Sold On Their Upcoming UK Tour, Mumford & Sons Will Donate £1 To The Live Trust
Mumford & Sons is happy to announce that, as part of their upcoming UK tour, they will donate £1 from each ticket sold to Live Trust. The huge tour of UK/Ireland + Europe goes on presale this morning. The UK leg of the tour will donate £1 (+ VAT) from each ticket...
UMG Skewers Drake Asserts That He “Lost A Rap Battle That He Provoked” In His Motion To Dismiss The Lawsuit
Universal Music Group has submitted a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by rapper Drake against them. The Toronto rapper, born Aubrey Drake Graham, filed a lawsuit against the label for defamation and harassment claims in response to Kendrick Lamar's widely...
Will Smith Announces The Release Date Of His New Album, “Based On A True Story,” His First In Two Decades
Will Smith has declared that his forthcoming album, Based On A True Story, will be released on March 28, which is nearly two decades after his most recent release. The veteran superstar announced the news on Instagram on Friday (March 14), along with the album cover...
A$AP Rocky Says Which Side Of The Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Feud He Supports
A$AP During his Saturday night (March 15) headline performance at Rolling Loud California, Rocky gave a sneak peek at some unreleased music, and one possible Don't Be Dumb song caused him to explain his stance on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar conflict. During his...
Ignite, A New Release By Radiohead Speculation Following The Creation Of A New Legal Entity
If the historical trend of new legal entities is to be trusted, then Radiohead may be releasing a new album soon. On Monday, March 10, the five members of Radiohead formed a new limited liability partnership under the name RHEUK25 LLP, according to the British...
After A Fight With Cancer, Reggae Legend Cocoa Tea Passes Away At Age 65
The reggae community is in mourning over the passing of Cocoa Tea, a well-liked vocalist with thoughtful lyrics. Cocoa Tea, who was born Calvin George Scott in Clarendon, Jamaica, rose to prominence in the genre by fusing dancehall and roots reggae and promoting...
It Always Felt Like A “Fraud” When Justin Bieber Talked About His Mental Health
In an honest admission to his imposter syndrome, Justin Bieber tells followers that he has always "felt unworthy" in spite of the numerous individuals who have told him over the years that he is enough. People always told him that he deserved everything in life, but...
There Are Rumors That Kendrick Lamar And “Fortnite” Are Working Together On An Upcoming DLC
"Fortnite" continues to make significant inroads with singers and celebrities, and Kendrick Lamar might be the next to join the list. Fortnite is still one of the most popular games today, even though there isn't the same intense enthusiasm for it as there once was....
Morgan Wallen Is Blindsided By Kanye West’s Random Swastika Text
Despite being somewhat minor at the moment, Kanye West's most recent Twitter tantrum is making his message to Morgan Wallen even more noteworthy. With his Twitter following, Kanye West has been promoting his anti-Semitic views and passion for all things Nazi. Since...
‘Tool Live In The Sand’: Guitarist Ben Eller’s Performance With Mastodon It Was ‘A True Honor’
On Sunday, March 9, Ben Eller, a YouTuber and session musician, performed with Atlanta progressive metal band MASTODON at the "Tool Live In The Sand" destination festival, which took place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Royalton Resort in Punta Cana,...
Suge Knight’s Son Releases A Diss Track After Eminem’s “Smack You” Leak
On the previously leaked song "Smack You," which seems to have been recorded in the 2000s, Eminem made fun of Suge Knight. Eminem's latest collaboration with the Polish rap group Elita Kaliska, titled "Ocean Krwi," was criticized by Suge Knight's son. Suge J Knight is...
After Winning A Grammy, Doechii Returns To Her Roots With Her New Song, “Anxiety”
Doechii is taking a minute to consider her progress after winning Best Rap Album at the GRAMMY Awards for Alligator Bites Never Heal. A new version of "Anxiety," which was originally recorded in her bedroom for her 2019 self-published mixtape, Coven Music Sessions,...
“Someone You Loved” By Lewis Capaldi Receives One Billion Views On YouTube
Finally, Lewis Capaldi's video has reached the billion-view mark on YouTube. This week, the Scottish singer became the first visual to earn a billie with his 2019 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 record, which catapulted him onto the 10-digit list. A dejected Capaldi sits on a...
Motley Crue Postpones Moving To Las Vegas Because Of Health Issues
Because to frontman Vince Neil's health, Motley Crue's Las Vegas residency has been rescheduled. The gigs at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Vegas, where the residency was originally scheduled to begin later this month, have been rescheduled till September. The singer must...
G$ Little Ronnie And His Her 5-Year-Old Daughter Were Murdered… Attack Captured On Camera
Rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter were shot dead in Texas on Monday; the murder's sequence is captured on dramatic video. Ronnie and his daughter, R'Mani, were sitting inside his stationary car as it was being cleaned by machines when the violence broke...
After Biggie Smalls Died, Diddy Is Accused Of Running Away From L.A. In The Trunk Of A Police Car Out Of Fear
The accusation was made in one of the numerous lawsuits Diddy is dealing with while he is still detained in Brooklyn on suspicion of sex trafficking. Kirk Burrowes, a co-founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, filed a lawsuit against Diddy's former business partner,...
Bob Dylan Declined An Invitation To Perform And Present At The Oscars
According to reports, Bob Dylan declined the chance to perform and present an award at Sunday's Academy Awards. According to reports, the singer of "Like a Rolling Stone" received an invitation to the gala since his biopic, A Complete Unknown, was nominated for eight...
There Will Soon Be A Posthumous Joint Album By Nipsey Hussle And Bino Rideaux
This year will finally see the release of the final musical project that Nipsey Hussle worked on before his tragic death. In a radio interview on Wednesday, February 26, the late rapper's brother Blacc Sam stated that Nip's collaborative album with Bino Rideaux would...
After Speaking with Travis Barker, Kanye West Disassociates Himself From The Feud Between Alabama Barker And Bhad Bhabie
After speaking with Travis Barker, Kanye West has disassociated himself from the feud between Alabama Barker and Bhad Bhabie. In a social media outburst earlier this year, Bhabie (real name Danielle Bregoli) accused Barker of attempting to kidnap her child's father,...
After Taylor Swift Was Jeered During The Super Bowl, Andy Reid Defended Her, Saying, “She’s Part Of The Team”
The slander of Taylor Swift has angered Andy Reid. During his extensive discussion about the Super Bowl on NBC this week, the Kansas City Chiefs coach defended the singer of "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" after she was jeered by the fans during the game in New...