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Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon Dash has filed for bankruptcy, saying he has just over $4,000 to his name and owes more than $25 million in tax bills, child support and court judgments. Dash, who co-founded Roc-A-Fella with Jay-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke in 1994, is seeking to clear his debts through a so-called Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition filed Thursday (Sept. 4) in Florida. It comes almost exactly a year after Dash’s one-third interest in Roc-A-Fella was auctioned off to the state of New York due to these same debts. Related According to the petition, Dash has just $100 in cash…
American singer and songwriter Jason Bembry shares his brand new single Voices in The Mirror, an emotion-laden alt-pop gem! His most personal offering to date, Voices in The Mirror finds the talented artist switching from floor-filling dance tracks to hard-hitting, poignant lyricism. A song about those inner thoughts we have, especially as time goes by and we realise we’re definitely getting older as we look in the mirror. A poignant storytelling that is flawlessly conveyed through Bembry’s gorgeous vocals which radiate raw emotion and soul, effortlessly connecting us to his relatable story. I tend to have such thoughts when my birthday…
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic will pay $1.5 billion to settle a lawsuit filed by authors who accused the company of illegally using their books to train its AI models, a “landmark” agreement that could influence numerous other pending cases over the new technology. In court filings on Friday (Sept. 5), attorneys for both sides disclosed the terms of an agreement first announced last week. They said the payout, if approved by a federal judge, would be the largest ever from a copyright lawsuit: “This result is nothing short of remarkable.” Related The settlement came as major music companies litigate their…
Laufey has announced details of a UK and European arena tour for early 2026 – see all the dates and ticket information below. The Los Angeles-based, Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and former NME Cover star released her third studio album ‘A Matter Of Time’ on August 22 via Vingoff Recordings/AWAL. She has an extensive North American tour to accompany the album coming up later this year, and now she has confirmed a European run for February and March that will kick off in Zurich on February 18. From there, she will take in dates in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands and…
Priscilla Presley’s former business partners have added outlandish new claims about the late Elvis Presley to their lawsuit, including allegations that she was responsible for “pushing him to his death.” In an updated version of a lawsuit that has already claimed Priscilla “pulled the plug” on her own daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, lawyers for Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko called Priscilla a “calculated sociopath” who has “exploited the Presley name.” Related In the most eyebrow-raising claim, the amended lawsuit accuses Priscilla of “extorting millions of dollars from Elvis” during and after their 1972 divorce, including by placing a lien on…
We’re just a few weeks away from the (official) start to autumn, so there’s no better time to update your seasonal playlists with some new tunes from your favorite queer artists. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ+ artists. Explore See latest videos, charts and news From Lady Gaga’s spooky new single to Brandi Carlile’s long-awaited new solo release, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below: Lady Gaga, “The Dead Dance” Just when you thought the Mayhem was winding…
American artist Sienna Melgoza shares her brand new single stitched on my tongue, an infectious alt-pop song about the feelings of excitement that come with falling in love. The follow up to the upbeat CUT (which arrived earlier this year), stitched on my tongue is a fervent and passionate love letter that finds the talented artist beautifully showcasing her rich, passionate vocals over a striking, booming beat. A fun take on a love song, meant for the people who feel deeply, this song pairs Sienna’s rich, powerful vocals with infectious rhythms, booming beats and euphoric melodies that come together to create…
Yungblud will join the members of Aerosmith for a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the MTV VMAs this weekend. READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025: culture-smashing revolutionary that redefined rock and reality TV The 42nd Video Music Awards are taking place in the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York on Sunday night (September 7), and a portion of the show will pay tribute to the late Black Sabbath frontman, who passed away in July at the age of 76. Yungblud will join forces with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, as well as Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt during the ceremony for a medley…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Madison Square Garden is one of the oldest and most famous venues in the United States with recording artists from all around the world coming to New York City to perform in front of its massive 20,000-seat capacity. Explore See latest videos, charts and news For 2025, massive recording artists like Benson Boone, Lady Gaga, Haim, Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Reneé Rapp, Tate McRae and others…
Post Malone has been forced to postpone his two shows at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium due to Tube strikes. The musician had been scheduled to play at the outdoor stadium on Sunday and Monday (September 7 and 8), but promoters Live Nation have said they would not be able to approve the event without sufficient public transport. The shows have now been moved to September 20 and 21, with ticketholders informed that refunds will be available at the point of purchase to those who cannot make the rescheduled dates. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers have confirmed…