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THE BLACK KEYS CUT TIES WITH MANAGERS IRVING AZOFF AND STEVE MOIR AFTER TOUR CANCELLATION (REPORT)

Blues-rock duo The Black Keys have parted ways with their managers, Irving Azoff and Steve Moir, just weeks after the band abruptly canceled their North American arena tour. The New York Times first reported the split on Thursday (June 6), citing a representative that said both sides had “amicably parted.” The report comes about three years after the duo — […]

WARNER MUSIC GROUP POACHES GOLDMAN SACHS’ MICHAEL RYAN-SOUTHERN TO LEAD GLOBAL M&A

Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl has previously hinted that his company is keen to grow its presence in various crucial sectors of the music business via acquisition. Now, he has found the executive to lead that mission. Widely respected exec Michael Ryan-Southern is leaving Goldman Sachs, joining Warner Music Group to lead all M&A activity at the global […]

Kanye West’s Ex-Assistant’s Bombshell Harassment Lawsuit: Rapper and Wife Bianca Censori Bragged About Having 5-Person Orgy With Former Employee

Lauren Pisciotta’s lawsuit against former employer Kanye West revealed some shocking details about the rapper and wife Bianca Censori’s s– life. According to the legal filing, the musician’s ex-assistant — who worked for him from 2021-2022 — claimed the famous couple once called her to brag about the five-person orgy. Pisciotta claimed this is just one of many explicit phone calls she […]

Va. woman accused of killing 3 roommates is arrested after high-speed chase

A 23-year-old woman accused of killing three of her roommates, all in their 60s and 70s, in Spotsylvania County, Va., was arrested Thursday after a high-speed chase in Upstate New York, authorities said. Alyssa J. Venable, who was treated at a hospital after the pursuit ended in a crash, had been sought by investigators in […]

J. Cole Silences Critics With ‘Fire’ Verse On New Tems Song ‘Free Fall’: Listen

J. Cole has teamed up with Tems for a new collaboration — and it’s already curbing some of the criticism he’s faced in recent months. The Nigerian singer released her eagerly anticipated debut album Born in the Wild on Friday (June 7), with Cole featuring on a song called “Free Fall.” The tender track, an ode to falling hopelessly in […]

J. Cole ‘Ignored’ By Dealership While Shopping For Tesla Cybertruck

J. Cole may be one of the most popular rappers alive, but that popularity didn’t seem to mean much during his recent visit to a Tesla dealership. A fan spotted the Dreamville boss shopping for a Cybertruck on Monday (June 3), and observed that they were getting better treatment than the Carolina-based rapper. The user posted a video […]

Rick Ross Gets Backlash for His Car and Bike Show

Rick Ross laughed off the backlash to his latest annual car wash, on Sunday night, as fans continued to call for refunds. Over the weekend, Ross painted a picture of the car show as going off without a hitch in various posts on Instagram, but the comments sections have told a different story. Fans have flooded the […]

Method Man Refuses To Perform At Hot 97 Summer Jam Again: ‘Not Our Crowd At All’

Method Man‘s far reach within the Hip Hop community still has its limitations, and he has now come to terms with it. On Sunday (June 2), he and Redman took the stage at this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Although a number of veterans such as Big Daddy Kane, EPMD and Jadakiss also performed at the […]

Video: Belly “Patience vs. Patients”

Belly stands politically correct with “Patience vs. Patients”, the first single off the XO artist’s upcoming album, 96 Miles From Bethlehem. Clocking in at :80 seconds, the accompanying visual follows the Ontario rapper strolling through various catastrophes and battlefields around the world while unleashing his thought-provoking bars. “I know we’re dealing with a dangerous beast / […]

Is It Actual People or Bots Hating on Drake Right Now?

Is the hate towards Drake for real, or are automated bots orchestrating a coordinated effort to spread negativity about the Toronto rap superstar? Eagle-eyed fans have noticed that Drizzy’s last three music releases on YouTube have more dislikes than his previously-released songs. What gives? Is Drake’s Current Hate Stemming From Actual People or Bots? On Sunday (May […]