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Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has posted a lengthy statement calling for an industry-wide reparations initiative. "The modern music industry is built almost entirely on Black art," he writes. "The wealth that rightfully belonged to Black artists was stolen outright and to this day continues to grow outside their communities." He has pledged to commit 5%…
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A nearly 20-year legal battle over the unauthorized sampling of a Kraftwerk song appears to finally be near an end after the European Court of Justice ruled in favor of the pioneering German group.
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Metallica: New Metallica jigsaws celebrate band’s iconic album covers
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New range of jigsaws will be released later this year featuring Kill ‘Em All, Ride The Lightning, Master Of Puppets and …And Justice For All
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R. Kelly: Denied Bond On Federal Child Pornography Charges
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R. Kelly pled not guilty to a 13-count indictment today in US District Court in Chicago. The singer is facing charges related to child pornography, attempts to engage minors in sexual activity, and obstruction of justice.
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Death: ‘Game of Thrones’ star Nathalie Emmanuel reacts to “overwhelming” backlash over Missandei’s death
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"It’s Game of Thrones – there’s no justice."'Game Of Thrones'' Missandei and Grey WormGame of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel has responded to backlash over the death of her character, Missandei. Read More: Game of Thrones season 8 episode 6 – the NME review During ‘The Last of the Starks’ – the fourth episode in...
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Fugees: Former Fugees rapper Pras Michel charged with campaign finance crimes
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It's alleged he facilitated foreign contributions to a US presidential candidate.Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, formerly of the Fugees.Former Fugees rapper Pras Michel has been charged with campaign finance crimes in federal court, it is being reported. According to the US Department of Justice, Prazazrel “Pras” Michel was yest...
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