Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is embroiled in a legal dispute surrounding the horror film Skillhouse, alleging that producers used his name, likeness, voice, and producer credit without a finalized contract. Jackson is suing the film’s producer Ryan Kavanaugh, Skill House Movie LLC, and GenTV LLC, arguing there was no binding agreement authorizing such usage. The […]
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Bruce Dickinson vs. Mobile Phones: Iron Maiden’s Lead Singer Declares War on Phones at Concerts
Bruce Dickinson has made his feelings very clear: he hates mobile phones at live shows. In a recent interview on the Appetite for Distortion podcast, the Iron Maiden frontman didn’t mince words, calling the constant filming and screen-holding “a failing of humanity.” He described modern concertgoers as those who turn every moment into a performance […]
This Day in Music History – September 19th
1955 – Eva Marie Saint, Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman starred in the “Producer’s Showcase” presentation of “Our Town” on NBC-TV. 1958 – Elvis Presley left a Brooklyn naval base to sail to Germany to be with his army unit. 1968 – Steppenwolf won its first gold record for “Born to be Wild.” 1973 – […]
Still Reigning Supreme: Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight & Stephanie Mills Hit the Road in ‘The Queens’ Tour
Patti LaBelle never imagined she’d still be commanding stages at 81, but here she is—singing, sashaying, and shining brighter than ever. What started as a teenage dream has blossomed into a six-decade legacy, and LaBelle is embracing every encore with gratitude. “I think of my sisters who all passed before they turned 50,” LaBelle shared, […]
Motion City Soundtrack Returns with Cathartic New Album The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World
After nearly a decade away from the studio spotlight, alternative/pop-punk darlings Motion City Soundtrack have stormed back with The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World — an 11-track rollercoaster of catchy hooks, emo-fueled introspection, and a welcome reminder of what made them fan favorites. The album is the band’s first full-length project since 2015’s Panic Stations, […]
Aerosmith and Yungblud Ignite Rock Revival with “My Only Angel”
The torch of rock ‘n’ roll just got passed — and it’s blazing. Aerosmith and Yungblud have teamed up to release “My Only Angel”, a charged new single off their upcoming collaborative EP One More Time, set to drop Friday, November 21. The release marks a high-energy fusion of rock royalty and punk-infused rebellion — […]
Secrets, Surprises & Star Power: Miley’s Deluxe Album Has It All
Pop rebel and vocal powerhouse Miley Cyrus has given fans even more to love with the deluxe edition of her latest album, Something Beautiful, released just months after the original made waves in June. The expanded tracklist includes two highly anticipated songs: the genre-blending epic “Lockdown”, featuring the legendary David Byrne, and the sultry, layered […]
From Courtroom to Center Stage: Cardi B Is Back with Am I the Drama?
Cardi B has never been one to make a quiet entrance—and her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, is pure theater. Seven years since her Grammy-winning debut Invasion of Privacy, the Bronx rapper is back, and she’s not just dropping music—she’s dropping jaws. The 23-track album, released Friday, arrives amid a whirlwind of personal […]
Luke Bryan & Dierks Bentley Lead Stellar Lineup at Winstock 2026
The Winstock Country Music Festival in Winsted, Minnesota, is turning up the heat for summer 2026 with a lineup that promises to draw fans from across the state and beyond. Headlined by Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley, this year’s festival features a slew of rising and established country stars. Bryan, a country powerhouse with 26 […]
Lizzo Slams Sampling Laws as a Barrier to Black Creativity
Lizzo is making bold arguments about the roots and consequences of the sampling laws that govern much of modern music. In a recent appearance on Million Dollaz Worth of Game, she called the origins of U.S. sampling laws “racially charged,” asserting that they have long been used to police Black artistry. According to Lizzo, while […]