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Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Rickey Medlocke Tests Positive for COVID-19, Band Cancels Shows

Lynyrd Skynyrd has pulled out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame concert after guitarist Rickey Medlocke tested positive for COVID-19. The country rock band was set to co-headline the concert Monday night (Aug. 9) with Brad Paisley but Medlocke’s positive test forced the group’s withdrawal, according to a band statement. “Rickey is home resting […]

5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (August 7)

From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Latin Music Week panels This week, Billboard unveiled some of the panels to take place at the 2021 Latin Music Week […]

Major Labels Hit Charter Communications With Second Copyright Suit

Universal Music, Sony Music and Warner Music have collectively filed a second lawsuit against Charter Communications, alleging that the company — which does business as Spectrum — has continually failed to rein in copyright infringement committed by thousands of its subscribers. The complaint, filed July 26 in U.S. District Court in Colorado by the big […]