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Pooh Shiesty Arrested on Robbery, Kidnapping Charges Amidst Label Dispute
The rapper was arrested on April 1 along with seven other suspects
Liinus Announces New Electronic Project The Epic Collection on Beatskip Dance
Liinus presents a new electronic album, The Epic Collection, arriving April 30, 2026, on the Beatskip Dance label.
DJ Robert Anthony Announces New Electronic Single Know Why on Ozcillex
DJ Robert Anthony is set to release a new electronic single titled Know Why on the Ozcillex label, slated for a global release on May 1, 2026.
Blake Lively to Proceed with Trial Against Justin Baldoni
Earlier this week, a judge dismissed the sexual harassment aspect of her lawsuit, but the claims of defamation and retaliation remain active
Blake Lively vows to take Justin Baldoni dispute to trial: “Don’t be distracted by the digital soap opera”
Earlier this week, a judge dismissed the sexual harassment aspect of her lawsuit, but the claims of defamation and retaliation remain active
J Balvin Surprises Fan, Supports Latin Music Community
Plus, Ela Taubert and Guaynaa inspire budding stars through industry panels.
J Balvin Surprises Fan in Colombia, Plans to Renovate Her Family Home & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Plus, Ela Taubert and Guaynaa inspire budding stars through industry panels.
Yale Law School scholars back UMG in Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ defamation fight, arguing rapper ‘consented’ to Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics
Two amicus briefs filed on Friday (April 3) in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit have backed UMG Recordings in its defense against Drake’s defamation appeal over Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us. Both briefs support the dismissal of Drake’s lawsuit and urge the appeals court to a
Zakk Wylde on Musical Identity and Black Label Society
The maestro of the pinched harmonic and pentatonic blitzkrieg sits in to talk Engines Of Demolition, Randy Rhoads' greatness, and the origin of his style
“Look at AC/DC. Whatever was popular, it didn’t matter. It’s like McDonald’s. ‘We make the Big Mac and we make fries and we don’t care about doing sushi’”: Zakk Wylde on musical identity, jailhouse rocking with Ozzy and the return of Black Label Society
The maestro of the pinched harmonic and pentatonic blitzkrieg sits in to talk Engines Of Demolition, Randy Rhoads' greatness, and the origin of his style
Brian McKnight Defamation Lawsuit: Radio Network Calls Case Baseless
The R&B singer is suing over radio broadcasts on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and a North Carolina local station.
Brian McKnight Defamation Lawsuit: Radio Network Says Case Over Ex-Wife’s Interview Is Legally Baseless
The R&B singer is suing over radio broadcasts on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and a North Carolina local station.
Miami Music Week 2026 Recap: Factory Town, WMC, Club Space + More
Miami Music Week 2026 delivered one of the most complete experiences in recent memory, blending industry conferences, underground shows, and massive-scale production into a nonstop run across the city. From sunrise marathons at Club Space to late-night takeovers at Factory Town, every day felt like
Jeanine McLean Launches Castlight Media & Management
Founded by the industry vet and former MBK Entertainment president/managing partner, the firm's clients include Omarion, Tone Stith and Brittney Spencer.
Jeanine McLean Launches Castlight Media & Management With B2K & More: ‘Going to Do It All’
Founded by the industry vet and former MBK Entertainment president/managing partner, the firm's clients include Omarion, Tone Stith and Brittney Spencer.
Pooh Shiesty Arrested on Robbery and Kidnapping Charges
On Thursday (April 2), Pooh Shiesty was arrested on robbery and kidnapping charges tied to a dispute over his record contract with Gucci Mane.
Gucci Mane & Pooh Shiesty Relationship Timeline
On Thursday (April 2), Pooh Shiesty was arrested on robbery and kidnapping charges tied to a dispute over his record contract with Gucci Mane.
DEL & GRISEO on Set Flow, Genre Boundaries, and “Ballin”
DEL & GRISEO step into Make Your Era’s 2026 Spring Mixtape with “Ballin,” which dropped on March 19 as part of the label’s staggered single rollout ahead of the full compilation on March 27. That schedule gives each artist a clear lane before the full tape lands, and in this case, it puts DEL & [...
UMG Settles $500M Lawsuit Against Believe & TuneCore
The deal will end a huge copyright case that claimed TuneCore's DIY business model is "fueled by rampant piracy."
UMG Settles $500M Lawsuit Against Believe & TuneCore Claiming Fake Songs by ‘Kendrik Laamar’
The deal will end a huge copyright case that claimed TuneCore's DIY business model is "fueled by rampant piracy."