Bob Dylan’s New JFK Assassination Epic Couldn’t Be More Prescient
March has been illuminating. We’re learning what we’re made and what we can and can’t do without. A pandemic is the rare situation that requires…
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Patron Saint of Quarantine, Dua Lipa, Masters Zoom Concert
We bet your Zoom calls haven’t been as cool as this. For her appearance on James Corden’s “Homefest” Late Late Show special, Dua Lipa videoconferenced…
Polish Composer Krzysztof Penderecki Passes Away at 86
Krzyszt Penderecki in 2008 (photo: Adam Kumiszcza) Legendary Polish composer Krzyszt Penderecki, whose work appeared in The Shining, The Exorcist, and other prominent films, has…
French Royalty Society SACEM Announces $6.6 Million Coronavirus Relief Fund
French royalty collection society SACEM has established a $6.6 million relief fund to support its members throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. SACEM’s board directors met…
MIDEM 2020 Officially Cancelled, 'Digital Edition' Is In the Works
photo: Evangeline Shaw Annual music-industry event Midem has been cancelled because coronavirus (COVID-19) fears and will proceed with a digital edition, which is being developed…
Shallou Releases Debut Album "Magical Thinking" [Album Review]
Talented music maker, Shallou, has recently released his new debut album Magical Thinking on Island Records. His new masterpiece contains some his recent singles such as “Forget,…
Disney CEO Bob Chapek and Bob Iger Cut Salaries Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Disney Chairman/Former CEO Bob Iger has given up 100 percent his salary to help his company amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Disney CEO Bob Iger…
David Geffen Shamed on Instagram for Lavish 'Yacht Isolation' Display
Photo Credit: George Apodaca Billionaire record industry mogul David Geffen has made his Instagram account private after a massive backlash. Geffen posted pictures his 454-superyacht…
Rihanna Rihannas Her Way Out of Another Album Update
Okay, fine, we can’t even be mad at Rihanna right now. The singer has provided yet another non-update on R9 while talking to British Vogue,…
#MusicMatters Launches Charity Auction to Benefit MusiCares
Photo Credit: #MusicMatters #MusicMatters is launching a charity auction to benefit the MusiCares COVID-19 relief fund. The organization is a 100% grass-roots philanthropic initiative headquartered…
Over 100 Touring Industry Professionals Unite to Address COVID-19
Photo Credit: Tim Marshall Over 100 touring industry pressionals have come together under the Independent Promoter Alliance. The group intends to combat the effects the…
StubHub Won't Be Issuing Refunds to Ticketholders After All
After promising to provide cancelled-event refunds to ticketholders amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, ticket resale platform StubHub has changed its tune. Now, fans are eligible…
Kennedy Center Suspends Pay for Musicians Despite $25 Million Stimulus
A view the Kennedy Center from the Potomac River. (photo: Tom) In a stunning development, Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter has revealed that all 96…
Country Music Legend Joe Diffie Dead at 61 from COVID-19 Complications
Country music star Joe Diffie has passed away as a result coronavirus (COVID-19) complications. He was 61 years old. News Diffie’s death broke yesterday (at…
Drake Shares Photos of His Son, Adonis, for the Very First Time
Quarantine has Drake even more in his feelings than usual. He’s reaching out to his ex, Rihanna, over multiple Instagram Lives, posting videos rain clouds,…
Singer John Prine In Critical Condition Following COVID-19 Symptoms
Grammy-winning musician John Prine, famous for his contributions to folk, country and bluegrass, is currently in critical condition after experiencing “COVID-19 symptoms.” According to a…
Twitch 'Stream Aid 2020' Live to Support World Health Organization
Photo Credit: Twitch Twitch’s live event, ‘Stream Aid 2020’, is helping raise money for the World Health Organization. The 12-hour stream features celebrity guests, music,…
YouTube Music App Can Now Displays Lyrics on iOS and Android
Photo Credit: Charles Deluvio YouTube Music now displays lyrics to listeners on the iOS and Android apps. Users can tap the “i” button while a…
Trump Signs $2.2 Trillion Stimulus Package Into Law
President Trump has ficially signed the much-anticipated $2.2 trillion aid package (the CARES Act) into law. The stimulus, which is the largest in American history,…
Apple Music Launches In-App Banner Alerts for New Music
A new Apple Music feature is allowing fans to receive updates when their favorite artists release music and videos. Apple Music users are being alerted…
Seven Lions Releases New Incredible EP "Another Way"
Talented music producer Seven Lions has ficially released his newest EP, Another Way, on Ophelia. Finally, after a year and a half since his last…
Jeremy Renner Dropped A New EP, And He’s Hoping It’s ‘The Medicine’ You Need
The constant stream concert cancellations and festival postponements in the face the ongoing coronavirus pandemic can be a bitter pill to swallow, not to mention…
Bad Bunny Does Drag for ‘Yo Perreo Sola’ Video, Does Not Skimp on Fake Boobs
Gentlemen, start your engines, and may the best woman — wait, is that Bad Bunny? As a Friday treat for all us, the reggaeton star…
Patreon Gains 30,000 Creators as COVID-19 Crisis Rages On
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic preventing artists in the United States and much the world from working traditionally, many are attempting to earn a living…