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March 29, 2019

Outgoing Sony/ATV Chief Martin Bandier Talks Legacy, Industry's Future, Spotify (EXCLUSIVE)

In part 1 of this exclusive interview, outgoing Sony/ATV chiefMartin Bandier talks about his legacy, the Industry's future, Spotify, …

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Is HBO's Michael Jackson Doc Why Janet Jackson Isn't Performing at Rock Hall of Fame?

A source tells Variety Janet Jackson declined to perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because the event is being filmed for HBO. …

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Writer, Producer Dish Details on Sex Pistols Film 'Only Anarchists Are Pretty' (EXCLUSIVE)

The new Sex Pistols film-in-the-making, news of which has punks young and old abuzz, has a name: “Only Anarchists Are Pretty.&r …

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The Who's Unfinished Rock Opera 'Lifehouse' Gets Graphic Novel (EXCLUSIVE)

Sci-fi fantasy magazine Heavy Metal and Pete Townshend are partnering on the Who's uncompleted rock opera "Lifehouse" for a graphic n …

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Why Is the Rock Hall of Fame Inducting Fewer Black Artists Than Ever?

In its early years, the Rock Hall of Fame inducted many artists of color — but in this century, there's rarely been more than o …

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Hip-Hop Figure Dee Barnes Reveals She's Homeless, Turns to GoFundMe

Hip-hop journalist Dee Barnes, who created a stir in the rap community when she accused Dr. Dre of assault, has revealed she's homele …

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Jerry Goldsmith's 25-Year-Old 'Rudy' Score Headed for a New End Zone: 'Rudy in Concert'

Jerry Goldsmith's score for "Rudy" will get the full orchestral treatment at an L.A. concert/screening Saturday, with the real Rudy o …

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From the Critics

In Defense of Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged Little Pill,' by Letters to Cleo's Kay Hanley (Guest Column)

A Jezebel writer has called Alanis Morissette's LP "Jagged Little Pill" "very bad." Letters to Cleo's Kay Hanley disagrees in this op …