Connecticut community festival Floatchella rebrands after AEG cease-and-desist
The Connecticut community event Floatchella is renaming after receiving a cease-and-desist from AEG, the owner of the Coachella festival.…
And Finally
Each week we carefully curate some of the stand-out stories that come across the CMU news desk, picking out the most funny, whacky or down right weird ones to include in the 'And Finally!" column.
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Grimes claims responsibility for Hipster Runoff hack
Grimes has said she hacked music blog Hipster Runoff in 2012 with a DDoS attack and blackmailed its owner into removing a photograph of her.…
50 Cent’s cognac company fails to have design infringement case dismissed
A judge has refused to dismiss Remy Martin's design infringement lawsuit against 50 Cent's cognac company Sire Spirits, allowing the case to continue.…
Daniel Radcliffe was “mystified but excited” when asked to play ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Daniel Radcliffe says he was surprised but thrilled to be cast as Weird Al Yankovic in the forthcoming biopic, which was traced back to a past comedy-show appearance.…
Universal buys NFT manager for NFT band
Universal Music's Web3 label 10:22PM has bought an NFT manager character for Kingship, the virtual boyband it created with NFT collector Jimmy McNeils.…
Dolly Parton still up for Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction, whether she likes it or not
Dolly Parton remains on the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ballot despite asking to be removed, as the Hall says the decision rests with voters.…
LimeWire founder “NOT THRILLED” about brand’s revival as an NFT marketplace
Original LimeWire founder Mark Gorton has criticised the brand's revival as an NFT marketplace by Julian and Paul Zehetmayr, saying he was not consulted.…
One Liners: Coldplay, Corey Taylor, Fred Ball, more
Roundup of deals and appointments at Concord, Atlantic Records, Capitol and Utopia Music, plus Coldplay's new video and FAC Step Up Fund grant recipients.…
Spotify's $310 million FC Barcelona sponsorship deal confirmed - and it's great news for artists, says Spotify
Spotify has confirmed a $310 million, four-year sponsorship deal with FC Barcelona, which it claims will benefit artists through new fan engagement opportunities.…
Dolly Parton says she has not “earned” Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nomination
Dolly Parton has withdrawn from consideration for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, saying she has not earned the right, but hopes to record a rock album in the future.…
BTS's Jungkook says performing amid South Korea's ban on audiences singing or dancing along is "difficult"
BTS's Jungkook says performing in Seoul without fans singing or dancing along was difficult, after South Korean COVID-19 rules banned audience cheering and chanting.…
LimeWire to relaunch as NFT marketplace
LimeWire is relaunching as a music-focused NFT marketplace in May, run by Julian and Paul Zehetmayr, with prices shown in US dollars to simplify access.…