Bob Dylan’s storied career has been full of surprises. There was, of course, his decision to “plug in” at Newport Folk Festival in 1965 and his ongoing refusal to play the showbiz game. Dylan’s list of curious moments is an…
Recognize June 19 as a national holiday. Support black-owned businesses today and always. And brush up on your history. Those are some of the salient points made by Usher in a timely essay published in the Washington Post to coincide…
Black Eyed Peas gave us something older, and something new, when they performed at Rock the Vote’s Democracy Summer spectacular. And they used to platform to make an impassioned plea for young people to take a stand. The veteran R&B…
ASM Global, which manages the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has asked for a written plan “detailing the steps the event will institute for health and safety, including those related to social distancing.” Officials with the arena hosting President Donald Trump‘s…
In an election year crucial for the future of the United States, a number of A-list stars joined Rock the Vote’s Democracy Summer campaign Thursday (June 18) with a two-hour virtual concert, encouraging viewers to register to vote. Katy Perry headlined the show,…
Jay Z's entertainment company blames hardships caused by the pandemic and failure to approve subleasers, while its landlord says it does not constitute force majeure. Jay Z’s Roc Nation is suing its New York City landlord for declaring the entertainment…
While the United States doesn’t have a performance right for master recordings except for digital transmissions, U.S. officials are including that issue and a variety of other copyright improvements in trade negotiations with other countries, like Canada and the U.K.,…
The song completed a 65-week rise to the top of the Country Airplay chart. Singer-songwriter Travis Denning watched as his second single, “After a Few,” debuted at No. 58 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart dated March 23, 2019. And watched…
Tenille Townes is taking her annual “Big Hearts for Big Kids” benefit concert virtual this year, though she will be hosting the all-star event from Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Dierks Bentley, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Andy Grammer, Mickey Guyton, Caylee Hammack, Ashley McBryde, Lori McKenna, Chrissy Metz, John Osborne and Lucie Silvas…
Queen and Adam Lambert had to cancel the European leg of their joint Rhapsody Tour, which would have ended this Sunday, June 21. But the party’s just getting started. The band will host a different kind of live show on Sunday that combines…