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R. Kelly removed from Spotify curated and algorithmic playlists
Other artists like XXXTentacion also being removed.
Young and In the Way break up following sexual assault accusations
Band dropped from Deathwish Inc., Psycho Las Vegas festival.
Josh Homme releases video apology for kicking photographer
"I'm going to have to figure some stuff out, I think."
Russell Simmons leaves Def Jam following sexual assault allegations
"I will step aside and commit myself to continuing my personal growth"
New Prince EP pulled from iTunes, Apple Music after lawsuit
<i>Deliverance</i> EP no longer available for pre-order.
Led Zeppelin victorious in “Stairway to Heaven” lawsuit
Led Zeppelin has emerged victorious in a copyright lawsuit involving their song “Stairway to Heaven.” The Hollywood Reporter reports that, after a week of testimony and arguments, a jury decided that the song did not infringe upon the 1968 song “Taurus” by Spirit. In May 2014, Michael Skidmore—a trustee of for the estate of late […]
Car Seat Headrest album recall costs Matador $50,000
A week before its release, physical copies of Car Seat Headrest’s Teens of Denial were pulled from retail and destroyed over a copyright dispute with The Cars’ Ric Ocasek. The album featured a song called “Just What I Needed/Not Just What I Needed,” which featured elements of The Cars’ song “Just What I Needed,” which […]
Grooveshark shuts down
Streaming service ends as a result of settlement with major record companies.
Greg Ginn loses lawsuit against FLAG, Henry Rollins
The battle of the Black Flag bandmates comes to an end, legally speaking.
This Charming Charlie faces threats from Universal
Smiths' licensing parent company threatening to take down blog.
Karen Elson files restraining order against Jack White
White accused of harassment by his ex-wife.