With states continuing to rollback and retool their COVID-19 lockdown measures, some artists are returning to the road and performing live concerts for fans once again. To help these individuals chart their tours, comply with statewide requirements, and, most importantly, keep attendees safe, here’s a one-stop guide to closures in every U.S. state. The following […]
Rapper 2 Chainz. The family of late drug lord Pablo Escobar has filed a lawsuit against rapper 2 Chainz over his Georgia eateries, Escobar Restaurant and Tapas and Escobar Restaurant and Tapas South. Besides 2 Chainz, Atlanta’s Dillard Hospitality Group and its owner, Mychel Dillard “Snoop,” are named as defendants in the case, which was […]
Universal Music Group headquarters, Santa Monica, CA The ‘Big Three’ major labels were joined in their support of the Justice in Policing Act by music industry organizations A2IM, ARA, BMAC, FMC, MAC, RIAA and SONA. Mega-label groups Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Group expressed their unilateral support on Wednesday evening (June […]
Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo Credit: Shai Pal As part of its ongoing quest to develop a presence in quickly emerging markets, Universal Music Group (UMG) has opened new offices in Casablanca, Morocco, and Tel Aviv, Israel. Universal Music Group officials announced the expansions in a press release this morning, and the message was shared with […]
A mural painted at Amoeba Music’s old Hollywood store. (photo: Goofyboy777) Amoeba Music’s Sunset Boulevard location won’t be reopening, according to a newly published statement from the famed record store brand. Amoeba execs made the decision after considering the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the likelihood that California’s nonessential business closures will prevent customers […]
Earlier this week, the mother of late rapper Juice WRLD founded the Live Free 999 fund, which will support young individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, and addiction. Now, Juice’s estate has released “Righteous,” one of the songs from the extensive music collection he left behind. Speaking of her decision to start Live Free 999, Juice […]
Photo Credit: Irisgerh / CC by 2.0 Neil Diamond shared a remix of “Sweet Caroline” on social media – with lyrics for coronavirus quarantiners. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, Diamond says he’s looking to soothe. On Saturday, he debuted the parody remix of his 1969 hit with brand new lyrics. “I know we’re going through a […]
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) has called off its Pop Awards and its Film, TV & Visual Media Awards in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Both events had been scheduled to take place in Los Angeles this May, and BMI indicated in its statement that they will be rescheduled “when we can safely celebrate.” The […]
TSA has ripped apart and destroyed a custom-made kora belonging to Ballake Sissoko, a prominent African musician from Mali. The incident was described in detail through a post on Sissoko’s personal Facebook account. Ballake’s background, professionalism, and lack of criminal record were noted, as was the damage inflicted to the fragile, harp-like instrument: It was taken apart, […]