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Scarlett Johansson, Este Haim and Supergroup The Singles Get Cease-and-Desist...from The Singles
We just reported on Monday that Scarlett Johansson had teamed up with Este Haim to form a "super pop" super group but it seems they've run into some legal troubles early as another band named The Singles has filed a cease-and-desist. -
Nickelback's Ryan Peake on Dodging Wikipedia, Building 'Circles of Doom' and Battling U2 for Most Loathed
Nickelback is one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st Century, yet guitarist Ryan Peake—who's been with the band for the entirety of its run—doesn't have a Wikipedia page. Music Times spoke to Peake as his band tours in support of its new album, No Fixed Address, so that future generations of reporters won't have to work as hard as we did to research this guy. Peake discussed amped-up stage modifications, the potential for bluegrass on the band's next album, and whether Nickelback can rival U2's iTunes release in terms of generating hate for the group. -
7 Musicians with Curious Compulsion/Addictions: Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Avril Lavigne and More
A Swedish man was approved for disability this week due to his addiction to heavy metal. Celebrities such as Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Avril Lavigne might not be that quirky but they do have somewhat obsessive habits. -
Imagine Dragons Dominates Neutral Billboard 200 with 'Smoke + Mirrors'; Drake and Fifty Shades Soundtrack Stay Strong
Imagine Dragons started out strong on the Billboard 200 with its second album Smoke + Mirrors, debuting at no. 1 with the band's highest sales week ever. Although its last album Night Visions has sold more than 2.5 million copies, those sales came from its staying-power, whereas its highest selling week was "just" 83,000 copies. Dragons' new set debuted with 195,000 equivalent album sales after its first week. -
Krokus Announces First U.S. Tour in More Than 25 Years with 'Classic' Lineup'; Will Also Play Monsters of Rock Cruise
If you need a concert to go to with your weird uncle this year, this might be the one: Swiss heavy metal band Krokus has announced its first tour of the United States in nearly 25 years. -
Apple Inc. Ordered to Pay $532.9 Million for iTunes Patent Infringement Lawsuit; What Tech Companies Are Next?
Apple Inc. has taken a major hit as a federal jury in Texas has ordered the computing giant to pay $532.9 million to patent licensing firm Smartflash LLC, which had alleged that the iTunes software violated three patents held by the company. -
Robert Sillerman Floats Plan to Buy Back Remaining Public Shares of SFX Entertainment; How Much Is He Offering?
SFX Entertainment may not be a public commodity too much longer if Robert F.X .Sillerman has his way. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the CEO of the electronic music giant has proposed a plan by which he might buy back all the shares of the outfit's stock currently owned by outside sources. -
Willie Nelson, Allison Krauss and Union Station to Attempt Tour Together for Second Summer in A Row
Willie Nelson and Allison Krauss will once again attempt to do a joint tour together, after last summer's plan fell apart following health concerns for the latter vocalist. The pair are back together for at least nine concert stops this summer. The shows will start out west in Montana and pretty much stay there, with a majority of the dates taking place in California. -
Swedish Heavy Metal Fan Gets Disability Payments for Music Addiction to 'Avoid Being Discriminated Against'
A Swedish man is now eligible for disability citing his addiction to heavy metal music. And yes, this is something that's been approved by the bureaucracy. Roger Tullgren's compulsion toward heavy guitar music began when he listened to his first Black Sabbath at the age of 2. -
7 Oscar Performances Ranked: From Lady Gaga to John Legend, Rita Ora and More...What Performance Comes in at No. 1?
'Hawkman,' 'The Grand Budapest Hotel,' politically-charged speeches and general public debate over Neil Patrick Harris's role as a host are on the tips of everyone's tongues, but it's fair to say that the music performances stole a fair amount of attention at film's biggest night. Several of the performances got Twitter going like nothing else. We're going to risk our necks and rank the night's seven live performances, from John Legend to Lady Gaga. -
5 Acts Left at Cash Money Following Inevitable Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj Exodus: Austin Mahone Among Best Hopes
Cash Money is on the brink of losing Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga and perhaps even more performers. So who does Birdman have left? Believe it or not, Limp Bizkit and Austin Mahone may be his best bets. -
Former Hot Boy Turk Next Rapper to Sue Cash Money; Joins Lil Wayne, Tyga and Drake in Wanting Out
Cash Money is going to be bleeding cash if it can't get its legal affairs in order as rapper Turk has jumped on the trend of suing the hip-hop label. Lil Wayne is suing Birdman and Cash Money for $51 million while seeking a release from the label, while Turk is suing for "only" $1.3 million, alleging "shady accounting." -
Nothin' But A 'G' Thang: Warren G and Kenny G Teaming Up for 'Regulate' Performance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
It ain't nothin' by a 'G' thang. The hip-hop world was devastated by the death of the iconic Nate Dogg during 2011, however Warren G was not going to let the pair's hit single "Regulate" go to the grave as well. The rapper will be performing the song tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live along with fellow "G" and saxophonist Kenny G, fulfilling a joke that your correspondent made during his junior year of high school. -
Antony Hegarty of Antony and The Johnsons Producing New Electronic ANOHNI Project with Hudson Mohawke, Oneohtrix
Antony Hegarty of Antony and The Johnsons fame announced a new album for 2015 although it won't be under the name of her established act. The album, Hopelessness, will be released by Hegarty under the alias ANOHNI, according to a Facebook post from the performer. Hudson Mohawke and Oneohtrix Point Never will join the vocalist in producing the album. -
Paul McCartney Live Show Wins Major Tour of The Year at Pollstar Awards; Nashville Venues Use Hometown Advantage
Most eyes may have been on the Academy Awards last night but a few folks in Nashville were also aware of the ongoing Pollstar Awards, the yearly ceremony dedicated to live music-tours and venues. Paul McCartney was the night's big winner in that he took the prize for Major Tour of The Year, the afternoon's headlining trophy.
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