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In an age where similarities between songs can be the cause of multimillion-dollar lawsuits, you better make damn sure you get your samples cleared. The most recent case of alleged, or at least suggested, foul play was Jamie xx's "I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)," which features a prominent sample of The Persuasions' 1972 hit "Good Times." Last week band member/manager Jimmy Hayes stated that the sample hadn't been cleared...but he was wrong. -
Surfer Blood Robbed, Losses Include Cancer Treatement Funds for Guitarist
Surfer Blood is reeling after a break-in not only sapped the band of its tour earnings but also resulted in the loss of money gathered for cancer treatments for guitarist Thomas Fekete. The axeman was diagnosed with a form of sarcoma, a rare cancer. He hasn't been able to tour with the group as a result but his bandmates have been using a collections jar to bring in additional funds for his treatment. -
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Broadcasts May 30, Ends CEO Joel Peresman's Long Year
The biggest night of Joel Peresman's year comes when legendary acts such as Ringo Starr, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, and Bill Withers are joined by stars such as Miley Cyrus, John Legend and John Mayer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. You can enjoy that night on HBO on May 30...without having to deal with the institution's critics for the rest of the year. -
Watch U2 Play Super Rare Track 'In God's Country' on Stage With Fan
U2 has embarked on their Innocence + Experience Tour and just five shows in, the rock group has been taking requests from fans, performing rare tracks. -
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While on the road, Juicy J was hospitalized for exhaustion. He has revealed plans to complete The Hustle Continues tour despite his health issues. -
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Ahead of the release of the Sweet Jones: Pimp C's Trill Life Story book, DJ Paul took a moment to recall his final interaction with the late UGK rapper. -
Art Garfunkel Lashes Out at Paul Simon in New Interview
In a recent interview, Art Garfunkel accuses his former Simon & Garfunkel partner, Paul Simon, of suppressing his creativity and suffering a napoleon complex. Garfunkel told The Telegraph that Simon was to blame for the lack of reunion tours and even took a small jab at the Beatles Paul McCartney. -
'LHHATL' Joseline Hernandez Accused of Cheating While Stevie J was in Rehab
The idea of Joseline Hernandez cheating on Stevie J is certainly not any kind of stretch. While the two have been romantically for a few years now, it is their constant drama that keeps fans tuning in to watch them in action on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. While the couple probably does love each other they seem to take turns demolishing the trust between them and then they make the struggle public. Just yesterday Stevie put his wife on blast, claiming that she cheated when he was at his lowest point. -
Mathematician John Nash, Inspiration for 'A Beautiful Mind,' Died in A Car Crash at 86
Nobel Prize-winning mathematician and the muse for A Beautiful Mind, John Forbes Nash, died in a car accident with his wife Alicia Nash on May 23 at the ages of 86 and 82, respectively. -
Florida Georgia Line Headlines Indy 500 Concert with Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard
Florida Georgia Line served as this year's headliners for the Indy 500 Legends Day concert, joined by fellow country performers Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard for the event. -
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