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Linkin Park sued by early bassist for royalties on more than 20 songs
Kyle Christner claims he has "never been paid a penny" for his work on songs included in the Hybrid Theory 20th anniversary box set. Linkin Park Sued by Early Bassist for Royalties on More Than 20 Songs Eddie Fu
Linkin Park sued by early bassist for royalties on more than 20 songs
Kyle Christner claims he has "never been paid a penny" for his work on songs included in the Hybrid Theory 20th anniversary box set. Linkin Park Sued by Early Bassist for Royalties on More Than 20 Songs Eddie Fu
Lizzo files to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit: “Fabricated sob story”
The singer's attorneys have accused the plaintiffs of seeking "media attention, public sympathy and a quick payday with minimal effort.” Lizzo Files to Dismiss Sexual Harassment Lawsuit: “Fabricated Sob Story” Carys Anderson
New bill would help independent artists collectively negotiate with streaming platforms
The Protect Working Musicians Act would be a step towards fair compensation from streaming platforms and AI developers. New Bill Would Help Independent Artists Collectively Negotiate with Streaming Platforms Jo Vito
Swedish gang members using Spotify to launder money: Report
Gangsters allegedly use Bitcoin to acquire extra streams for artists tied to the mob, then cash out later. Swedish Gang Members Using Spotify to Launder Money: Report Carys Anderson
Eminem sends cease and desist to Vivek Ramaswamy after cringeworthy “Lose Yourself” performance
Ramaswamy rapped along to "Lose Yourself" at the Iowa State Fair. Eminem Sends Cease and Desist to Rapping Republican Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Carys Anderson
R. Kelly forced to forfeit royalties to pay victim’s restitution
The embattled R&B singer was sentenced to 30 years after being found guilty in a federal sex trafficking case R. Kelly Forced to Forfeit Royalties to Pay Victim’s Restitution Bryan Kress
Drug dealer who sold fatal fentanyl-laced heroin to Michael K. Williams sentenced to prison
US District Judge Ronnie Abrams concluded that "This sentence, while severe, is sufficient but not greater than necessary." Drug Dealer Who Sold Fatal Fentanyl-Laced Heroin to Michael K. Williams Sentenced to Prison Bryan Kress
Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison
The rapper was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. Tory Lanez Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison Abby Jones
The 1975 to face legal consequences for controversial kiss during Malaysia show
Matty Healy kissed bandmate Ross MacDonald onstage in protest of the country's anti-LGBTQ legislation. The 1975 to Face Legal Consequences for Controversial Kiss During Malaysia Show Abby Jones
Lizzo hires former Bill Cosby lawyer for workplace harassment lawsuit
The attorney most recently defended Jonah Hill against "predatory behavior" allegations in July. Lizzo Hires Former Bill Cosby Lawyer for Workplace Harassment Lawsuit Bryan Kress
Pete Davidson to do community service with New York City Fire Department
He was charged with reckless driving after crashing his car into a Beverly Hills home earlier this year. Pete Davidson to Do Community Service with New York City Fire Department Carys Anderson
