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August 01, 2019

Katy Perry, Capitol and Collaborators Must Pay Christian Rapper $2.78 Million

A jury decided Thursday that a Christian rapper should be paid $2.78 million by Katy Perry, her collaborators and Capitol Records. …

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Woodstock 50 Artists to Receive Millions Despite Festival Cancellation

Even though the Woodstock 50 festival has been cancelled, the scheduled artists are getting millions without ever playing a note. …

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A$AP Rocky Testifies at Assault Trial in Sweden

A$AP Rocky took the stand Thursday to testify in his assault trial in Sweden, where he has been in custody for nearly a month.

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Hitmaker of the Month Andrew Watt on Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's 'Señorita'

Variety's Hitmaker of the Month, producer Andrew Watt, tells how he brought Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello together on "Señor …

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Top Soundtrack Label Milan Records Acquired by Sony Masterworks

Milan Records, one of the leading soundtrack labels, has been acquired by Sony Music Masterworks.

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How Meek Mill's Legal Woes Turned Him Into an Activist for Criminal Justice Reform

Rapper Meek Mill's journey through the criminal justice system is the focus of Amazon's five-part documentary series "Free Meek." …

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Dolly Parton Joins Brandi Carlile's All-Star, All-Women Blowout at Newport (Watch)

Dolly Parton was a surprise guest during Brandi Carlile's all-star, all-women blowout Saturday night at the Newport Folk Festival. …

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Mott the Hoople Reunion Tour Coming Back to U.S. in Fall (EXCLUSIVE)

Mott the Hoople's U.S. reunion tour, which previously was limited to a frustratingly short spring run, will continue in the fall afte …

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From the Critics

Woodstock 50, the Obituary: RIP After a Fyre-y Death

We put the coffin lid on Woodstock 50 with a not-too-reverent obituary for a festival that didn't even attempt to define a generation …