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A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of Katy Perry in a “Dark Horse” copyright lawsuit. In 2014, rapper Marcus Gray, whose stage name is Flame, had sued Perry, claiming that the singer had ripped off his song “Joyful Noise” for her “Dark Horse.” Jurors awarded him $2.8 million. However, a judge overturned that…

The Recording Academy has announced the star-studded first slate of artists set to perform at the upcoming 2022 Grammy Awards. Taking the stage on Music’s Biggest Night will be current nominees Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo. Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in…

My Chemical Romance have announced additional North American tour dates featuring a several special guests. The fourteen new North American shows will take place in August, September, and October. The band also released additional tickets for already sold-out events. The band will be joined by a huge lineup of special guests, including Badflower, The Bouncing…

Adele’s two-hour concert special, “An Audience With Adele,” filmed at the London Palladium, is set to air on NBC on March 20. The concert special will feature Adele’s greatest hits such as “Someone Like You” and “Hello,” as well as songs from her latest album, 30. The audience will get a chance to interact with…

The family of the youngest victim of Travis Scott’s Astroworld tragedy has claimed that the rapper’s latest charitable project, “Project HEAL,” is just a publicity stunt aimed to clean up his image. In the latest filing on Friday, March 11, attorneys for the 9-year-old victim, Ezra Blount, said Scott must be prevented from carrying out…

Machine Gun Kelly has reacted to TikToker and Guitar Center employee Gunnar DüGrey, who claimed the musician does not play the guitar during live performances. DüGrey accused MGK of muting the guitar using a kill switch during live concerts. MGK replied to the TikTok, saying “I only play my guitar live,” and implores DüGrey to…

Drake has announced that he is is planning two “highly interactive shows” in New York and Toronto. Drake said he is getting back on the road during an episode of the “Sound 42” Sirius XM radio show last weekend. “I’m excited to let all my people know we’re working on something really special for you…

Lizzo criticized Texas’ anti-abortion and anti-trans rights legislation during her keynote speech at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. “The abortion ban is atrocious. Mind your business. Stay out of my body,” she said, while addressing the gathering at the Austin Convention Center. “There are very regressive laws being passed. They’re taking away the right…

Avril Lavigne recently released a rebellious music video her latest single “Love It When You Hate Me,” featuring Blackbear and Travis Barker. The visual shows Lavigne getting arrested for “falling in love too many times” and going on to become queen of the cell block. She is eventually released on account of bad behavior. Lavigne’s…

Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish lead the music nominations at the 35th annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. The Awards show, to be co-hosted by actress Miranda Cosgrove and Football champion Rob Gronkowski, is scheduled to air on April 9 on Nickelodeon. The awards show allows kids to vote on their favorites in music, film, and…