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Peter Gelb, the Metropolitan Opera's general manager, warned that a lockout of union workers is imminent if the opera house’s singers, orchestra members, stagehands and other employees cannot reach a labor agreement with management by next week. -
LINKS: Ian McKellen Says Actors Deserve a Living Wage, the Problem of Unpaid Gigs, Music Streaming Kills Jazz and Classical
All this week, news stories have been highlighting the precarious financial situation of many artists. First Salon.com reported that music streaming sites are reducing the royalties paid out to classical and jazz musicians. Then writer Daphne Carr addressed the problem of unpaid gigs. And finally, actor Ian McKellen called for a living wage for stage actors. -
Lana Del Rey Premieres 'Ultraviolence' Remixes From PBR Streetgang, Sonic Matta, The Penelopes [LISTEN]
We learned a few things about controversial pop star Lana Del Rey in her recent interview with Complex. Now the vintage vixen has begun rolling out her next single "Ultraviolence," the title track from her recently released sophomore album. -
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Everyone’s favorite steel-horse rider, rock star Jon Bon Jovi, is leading a group that is reportedly eyeing the potential ownership of NFL team the Buffalo Bills. The group has conducted a study that identifies three stadium-locations that would suit the team, however, the Associated Press reports that the team is not willing to negotiate with anyone planning to relocate the team before 2022 – when their lease ends. -
Hyperdub Will Tour North America to Celebrate Its Tenth Anniversary: Kode9, DJ Spinn and More Taking Part
Hyperdub, one of the most appreciated electronic labels from fans of the underground, is celebrating its tenth anniversary and will tour North America accordingly. -
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Ohio State University fired Jonathan Waters—the director of what fans affectionately refer to as "The Best Damn Band in The Land—for ignoring a "culture" of sexual harassment. The OSU Office of Compliance and Integrity released a 23-page report listing a litany of depraved and sometimes bizarre behavior from band members. -
Michael Jackson Estate Sues Memorabilia Store For Auctioning Off 1984 Victory Tour Photos, Claims King of Pop’s Company Owns Rights To Pics
Things with Michael Jackson’s estate never appear to be boring. It’s recently been reported by TMZ that the late King of Pop’s estate is suing a movie memorabilia store for allegedly auctioning off some rather momentous pictures of Jackson during his time on top. -
AmericanaFest Adds Sturgill Simpson and More to Lineup Including Avett Brothers and Lee Ann Womack
AmericanaFest—the huge one-word celebration of good, old-fashioned music that takes place in Nashville every year—has announced another slew of performers, including Sturgill Simpson and Bobby Bare Jr. The newcomers join an already bustling list of performers that includes the Avett Brothers and Lee Ann Womack. -
Tour Journals: Council Goes On The Road With Camplified – Day 1 & 2
Welcome to Tour Journals, a Music Times segment where we ask some of our favorite up-and-coming bands to send us a dispatch from the road. This time around, we’ve asked our Camplified Summer Concert Tour contest winners Council to step in and send us their journals and blogs from the currently Camplified tour. -
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Shania Twain Closing Curtain On Vegas Tenure After 110 Shows
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