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Desiigner Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge in South Carolina

Desiigner was arrested on a domestic violence charge in South Carolina, Billboard can confirm. The Horry County Sheriff’s Office booked the “Panda” rapper (born Sidney Royel Selby III) on Monday (March 23). Desiigner posted a $1,500 bond and was released on Tuesday (March 24). The 28-year-old faces one third-degree charge of domestic violence. Additional court […]

Rihanna Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder Charge

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, who was arrested for allegedly shooting at Rihanna‘s Los Angeles mansion on March 8, pleaded not guilty to an attempted murder charge in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday (March 25). According to Reuters, the 35-year-old also pleaded not guilty, through an attorney, to more than a dozen additional felony charges. Ortiz […]

Tucker Wetmore, ERNEST & More to Play CMA Fest’s Free Outdoor Daytime Stages

As this year’s CMA Fest gets closer, the fan-favorite country music festival has revealed the massive lineups for its multiple daytime stages. CMA Fest will again be held in downtown Nashville on June 4-7. The Chevy Riverfront Stage, located on the banks of the Cumberland River in Nashville, will feature artists Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Carter Faith, […]

TuneCore Says Its Accelerator Program Generated Over 24B New Streams for Artists Last Year, Up 17%

TuneCore, the Believe-owned independent development partner for self-releasing artists, released the fourth edition of its TuneCore Accelerator report on Wednesday (March 25). The annual report offers highlights from the company’s TuneCore Accelerator program, which helps drive discovery and build fan bases for artists who have enrolled. According to the report, an enhancement to Believe Group’s […]

Miley Cyrus ‘Flowers’ Case Must Go to Trial, Her Accusers Say: ‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire’

The company suing Miley Cyrus over claims that her “Flowers” ripped off Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man” is fighting her effort to end the lawsuit, citing “undeniable similarities” between the two songs and writing in new court documents: “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” In a Wednesday court filing obtained and first reported by […]

Miley Cyrus Is Releasing New Song From ‘Hannah Montana’ Anniversary: ‘A Gift From Me to Younger You’

The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special might have already premiered, but Miley Cyrus isn’t quite yet done celebrating the momentous occasion. Related ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th Anniversary: Inside the Exclusive Taping Dubbed ‘Project Wig’ Miley Cyrus Spills the ‘Tea’ on How Taylor Swift Was Cast in the ‘Hannah Montana’ Movie: ‘No Shade …’ ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th Anniversary Special […]