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Bonnie Tyler Emerges From Induced Coma in Portugal But ‘Very Unwell’ After Emergency Surgery

Bonnie Tyler is no longer in a coma, but remains “very unwell” in intensive care in Portugal following emergency surgery back in May. “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer Bonnie...

Jun 15

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Lil Baby v. Bay Smokes Legal Battle Intensifies — Hemp Company Fires Back With Countersuit After WHAM! Partnership Turns Sour

Back in April, Lil Baby sued hemp brand Bay Smokes over a marketing partnership turned sour. Now, we have a full-fledged legal battle on our hands, as the self-proclaimed “#1...

Jun 15

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Wu-Tang Clan Re-Join the Knicks During a Full ‘Tonight Show’ Takeover Celebration

After the Knicks’ first NBA Championship win in over 50 years, the team will appear on The Tonight Show for a special episode featuring Wu-Tang Clan. New York City is...

Jun 15

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Severe Storms Wreak Havoc on Bonnaroo Again This Year

Weather-related delays, evacuations, and logistical issues bombarded the final day of the 2026 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee. Bonnaroo 2026 was hit with inclement weather on its final...

Jun 15

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After Spotify Eyes Concert Streaming, YouTube Launches ‘Music Nights’ Exclusive Live Concert Series

YouTube launches ‘Music Nights,’ a series of exclusive live concerts “for dedicated fans,” featuring album release parties and more. Just a week after Spotify reportedly began shopping around to secure...

Jun 15

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HarbourView Scores Chaka Khan ‘Strategic Partnership,’ Acquiring a Catalog Stake and Teeing Up ‘New Creative Ventures’

HarbourView has scored a multifaceted partnership agreement, extending to catalog development, “new creative ventures,” and more, with former Rufus lead singer Chaka Khan.   Newark-based HarbourView and Chicago-born Chaka Khan...

Jun 15

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Keeping Pace with Catalog Growth — Vydia Streamlines Rising Royalty Volumes with Tipalti Mass Payments

Vydia operates a cloud-based platform that supports labels, artists, and agencies across the music ecosystem. As its client roster expanded, each new label deal brought a surge in payees and...

Jun 15

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‘Michael’ Officially Becomes the Highest-Grossing Musical Biopic in History

The King of Pop is now the King of Biopics, as Michael moonwalks past Bohemian Rhapsody to become the highest-grossing musical biopic in history. It’s official: Universal and Lionsgate’s Michael...

Jun 15

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AI-Cloned Vocals Fuel Late Minnesota Rapper Eyedea’s New LP

The late Minnesota rapper Eyedea has a new LP, thanks to AI-cloned vocals and handwritten lyrics preserved by the artist’s mom. A new 14-song collection, 15-Year-Old Shit Talking, recreating the...

Jun 15

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Fast-Rising Singer Oliver Tree Dies After a Horrific Helicopter Crash In Brazil — Here Are the Confirmed Details

Singer Oliver Tree has died after a helicopter crash in Brazil that resulted in the deaths of six people. He was just 32 years old. Oliver Tree, who first gained...

Jun 15