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Diplo Sports Cowboy Hat And Alan Jackson Shirt In Fourth of July Post: 'First Fireworks On Your Feed'
Billboard - 5 Jul 2019 02:15
We may still be a few hours away from most fireworks displays here in the States this Fourth of July, but never fear: Diplo is here, complete with...
A$AP Rocky Detained for Two More Weeks, Swedish Court Rules
Billboard - 5 Jul 2019 17:09
U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky was ordered held by a Swedish court Friday (July 5) for two weeks in pre-trial detention while police investigate a fight in...
Lil Nas X Hopes His Coming Out Message Inspires Greater Acceptance in Hip-Hop and Country
Complex - 5 Jul 2019 16:53Hong Kong Celebrities Who Support Protests Pay a Heavy Price From China
The New York Times - 5 Jul 2019 17:04
For many stars whose careers depend on mainland China, the blacklisting of a Cantopop singer served as a warning that the Communist Party has a low tolerance for political dissent.
Lil Nas X Discusses Coming Out as Gay in New Interview
SPIN - 5 Jul 2019 16:49
On the last day of June (which is also Pride Month), Lil Nas X came out as gay. The "Old Town Road" hitmaker took to social media to highlight lyrics from his recent song "c7osure," as well as the album art for his recen...
Yesterday and Today: The Best Merch for Beatles Fans
Rolling Stone - 5 Jul 2019 23:53
Whether you're a die-hard Beatles maniac, or just getting into the Fab Four, these Beatles collectibles will have you singing Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.
Piers Morgan Gets Roasted for Responding to Troll: 'I Literally Dance to [50 Cent] Most Days'
Complex - 5 Jul 2019 23:40Lil Nas X Discusses Backlash To His Coming Out: 'They're Just Looking For That Reaction'
Billboard - 5 Jul 2019 23:38
Lil Nas X stopped by BBC Breakfaston Friday (July 5), where he discussed some of the backlash he's received since coming out as gay at the...
Warner Music Is Making Moves In Central Europe -- Acquires Forza Music In Slovakia
Digital Music News - 5 Jul 2019 23:30
Warner Music Group has acquired Forza Music, a major player in the Slovakian music scene. Warner Music Group (WMG) has just acquired a solid catalogue of international music -- and an important chip in Central Europe. As...
SUV Reportedly Registered to YG Reportedly Involved in Fatal Police Shootout in Compton
Complex - 5 Jul 2019 23:00The Librarian's "Blue Tusk" is dripping in cerulean halftime swagger
Ear Milk - 5 Jul 2019 22:57
Halftime maven and co-founder of Bass Coast Festival Andrea Graham AKA The Librarian is back with her newest single to disrupt the world of drum & bass - "Blue Tusk." The track arrives as a teaser for the event's sold ou...
'Fortnite' Gets Turned Upside Down With New 'Stranger Things' Crossover Update
Hip-Hop Wired - 5 Jul 2019 22:50
Just in time for the arrival of the third season of Netflix’s uber-popular supernatural original series Stranger Things, Epic Games announced a crossover update that would bring elements from the show to Fortnite. The ...
U.S. Copyright Office Names Digital Licensing Coordinator
Billboard - 5 Jul 2019 22:43
At the same time that the Copyright Office designated the group led by the National Music Publishers Association to build and operate the Mechanical...
40 Days Left and Still No Woodstock 50 Tickets as Official Admits to "Significant Challenges"
Digital Music News - 5 Jul 2019 22:33
So, when will Woodstock 50 sell tickets to the troubled event? Today? Tomorrow? Maybe never? You likely know the story by now. In case you don't, however, here's a quick recap. In January, Michael Lang - who co-produced ...
Japanese Pop Group KAT-TUN Cancels Performance Over Violent Hong Kong Protests
Digital Music News - 5 Jul 2019 22:12
In February, the Hong Kong government planned to enact a controversial measure. Following the murder of a local couple in Taiwan, the government proposed amendments to its extradition treaties. Officials would modify two...
Shut Up, Dude: This Week's Best And Worst Comments
Stereogum - 5 Jul 2019 22:03
Happy day after Post Malone's birthday. It was a slow week because of the holiday, which is maybe why the #bottlecapchallenge trend died as quickly as it blew up. Here were the only three I could find from musicians. Vie...
Former OVERKILL Guitarist BOBBY GUSTAFSON Explains Why He Passed On DAVE MUSTAINE's Offer To Join MEGADETH
Blabbermouth - 5 Jul 2019 22:01
Former OVERKILL guitarist Bobby Gustafson says that he doesn't regret turning down an opportunity to join MEGADETH back in 1987 while the two bands were on a joint U.S. tour. "I think it was the right thing to do -- defi...
E&D bursts onto the scene with scintillating tracks "Not Enough" & "Runaway"
Ear Milk - 5 Jul 2019 22:00
There is an undeniable timelessness in house music, a genre flowing with oscillating ostinatos, of flourishing chords and fathomless expressions. Nevertheless, 'timelessness' evolves and new electronic project E&D steps ...
Ed Sheeran Copyright Trial Delayed Until "Stairway to Heaven" Decision Is Reached
SPIN - 5 Jul 2019 21:59
Ed Sheeran's legal battle with Marvin Gaye co-writer Ed Townsend will continue after a judge cancelled an upcoming jury trial scheduled for September. In 2016, the U.K. native was sued by Townsend, who claimed that Sheer...
Jay-Z's Companies Sue NYC Licensing Company for Fraud
Billboard - 5 Jul 2019 21:39
Jay-Z’s business entities sued a New York City licensing firm, claiming it cheated the companies as part of a “colossal accounting...
Chinese Superstar Karen Mok Sets Her Sights on Musicals
Billboard - 5 Jul 2019 21:32
Chinese superstar Karen Mok has a mission -- to get China to have its own version of London’s West End or New York’s Broadway. With 17...
Renee Zellweger to launch new Judy trailer at London Pride
Music News - 5 Jul 2019 21:30
The film is due to debut in cinemas in September.