Court rules in favour of ex-LOONA idol Chuu in contract lawsuit


A Seoul court has reportedly ruled in favour of former LOONA member Chuu in her contract lawsuit against Blockberry Creative.

Today (August 17), several South Korean news outlets reported that the 23-year-old idol has won her lawsuit against the K-pop agency over her exclusive contract. Chuu had initially filed for a provisional injunction to suspend her contract with Blockberry in January 2022, which was accepted by the court.

The 12th Civil Division of the Seoul Northern District Court has now officially nullified her contract with the agency. “I confirm that the exclusive contract signed between the Plaintiff (Chuu) and the Defendant (Blockberry) in December 2017 is invalid,” said the presiding judge per Star News. Blockberry Creative has also reportedly been ordered to bear the costs of the lawsuit.

Neither Chuu nor Blockberry Creative has commented on the court’s ruling.

Following Chuu’s initial provisional injunction, the singer did not join LOONA on their first world tour that year, though the agency cited scheduling conflicts at the time. Blockberry later removed Chuu from the girl group in November 2022, accusing the idol of using “violent language and misuse of power” and claiming that she had violated terms of her exclusive contract. In a statement on Instagram in response, the singer said she had not “done anything shameful”.

After Chuu’s firing, the other 11 members of LOONA filed to suspend their own contracts with Blockberry Creative in the following months, and have since succeeded. Members Heejin, Haseul, Kim Lip, Jinsoul and Choerry are now under Modhaus, headed by former LOONA creative director Jaden Jeong, and have been releasing music under the ARTMS project.

Meanwhile, Hyunjin, Yeojin, Vivi, Gowon and Hyeju (previously known as Olivia Hye) with signed with new agency CTEDM, also founded by a former Blockberry director, and are preparing to debut as a new group, Loossemble. Member Yves has yet to sign with a new agency.





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Mashd N Kutcher's Matt James Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

Founding Mashd N Kutcher member Matt James has announced he’s been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer. 

Multiple myeloma results from an overgrowth of plasma cells in the bone marrow, which can crowd out normal blood-forming cells and lead to low blood counts, according to the American Cancer Society. This can cause anemia, a shortage of red blood cells.

James, who launched the Mashd N Kutcher project over a decade ago in 2012, took to social media to reveal his diagnosis and ongoing treatment.

“This was unexpected as I was otherwise healthy, however it has spread throughout my body causing multiple breaks in my arms, ribs, and more,” James writes. “Over the immediate months we will hit this from every angle with chemotherapy and extensive treatment ahead.”

Despite James’ health issues, Mashd N Kutcher will continue to tour. The group is heading over to Asia towards the end of the month to perform a number of headlining shows before returning to Australia in September for more performances. New music, James said, is also on the way.

“In summary, the road ahead is challenging but I’m very fortunate to have an amazing support network of family, close friends and colleagues, right now I’m physically weak but mentally strong, and I’ll be giving this everything I’ve got,” he added.

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Ed Sheeran says he won’t lead a Super Bowl Halftime performance


Ed Sheeran has said that he won’t be headlining a Super Bowl Halftime performance on his own.

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Speaking to Andy Cohen for radio network SiriusXM, Sheeran was asked if he would ever want to perform at the Super Bowl. Sheeran said: “There was a conversation awhile ago, I think it was when Coldplay did it – of me going on to play ‘Thinking Out Loud’ and I think that would be the only way I would do it is if I were joining someone else.”

“I think it’s an American thing. I don’t have pizazz,” Sheeran explained.

Watch a snippet of the interview below.

Ed Sheeran went on to point out past grand performances from Prince, Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and The Weeknd as the standard for these shows.

“Like, all of these amazing performers — I’m just not that. I’m not gonna have dancers on stage. I’m not gonna have fireworks and blah blah. I just can’t, that’s not me,” he continued. “I don’t think that anyone wants to see me do the Super Bowl either.”

After joking that he could wear sparkles to give him that “pizazz”, Sheeran reiterated that he would only do it as a guest.

A performer for the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime show has yet to be announced. This year’s Halftime show was helmed by Rihanna.

Rihanna’s performance at this year’s Super Bowl game is officially the most-watched halftime show of all time. In early May, the news was confirmed by Rihanna’s label Roc Nation.

For her set – her first performance in five years – Rihanna put on a career-spanning performance saw her play hits such as ‘Bitch Better Have My Money’, ‘Where Have You Been’, ‘Rude Boy’, ‘Work’, ‘All Of The Lights’, ‘Run This Town’, ‘Umbrella’ and ‘Diamonds’.





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Reill Drops Catchy Dance Pop Single “Happy For You”


With over 500 million streams to her credit, RIELL is no stranger to the limelight. Having toured in more than three international circuits spanning continents, and collaborated with industry giants such as Blasterjaxx, Excision, The FatRat, Besomorph, and Neoni, her journey is a testament to her unparalleled talent and drive.

She’s working on a hotly anticipated 18 track album and leading into it, has unveiled a glistening dance pop single “Happy For You”. With its upbeat rhythm, this song finds the perfect balance between a raw edge and a catchy pop vibe. It’s like a cool fusion of pop and rock, designed to get stuck in your head on purpose.

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Rooftop Reverie: Inside Enamour’s Return to Elsewhere

Soaking in sunshine and live music on a rooftop is a quintessential summer experience in New York—and one Brooklyn hotspot Elsewhere curates best.

Earlier this month, Enamour took to Elsewhere for a stellar sunset performance on a breezy Saturday evening. The LA-based producer is no stranger to the Brooklyn venue, having played the main space in 2022 and the rooftop in 2019.

Enamour performs at the Elsewhere rooftop

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While Elsewhere may not boast the skyline views and plush decor of upscale Manhattan rooftops, it prides itself in cultivating community and drawing crowds craving music over glitz. 

Friendly, welcoming staff, wonderful seasonal drinks (like this summer’s spicy watermelon frozen margarita and yuzu hard seltzer), an intimate dancefloor devoid of tables or VIP sections, and affordable events are all part of the Elsewhere experience. Enamour’s show, among other recent events, was free for members of the Elsewhere community Discord.

Doors for Enamour’s return to Elsewhere opened at 3pm to the sounds of corinne. Formerly a Dance Music Editor at Spotify, she now juggles A&R for Chris Lake’s venerated Black Book Records imprint with DJing across New York’s most popular dance music venues, like Superior Ingredients and Public Records.

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Having curated some of Spotify’s biggest dance-focused editorial playlists like Housewerk and Deep House Relax, her knack for selecting gems across the house music spectrum was palpable in her performance at Elsewhere. Fitting the moment, her set was filled with soulful cuts like Birds of Mind’s trumpeting “No Time For Tears” by and “L.I.F.E” by &ME, a fresh Keinemusik release.

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corinne was followed by New York-based, Lebanese DJ duo alko. Bridging Beiruti rhythms with organic house, alko strives to bring a taste of their heritage to slow-burning dance music. At Elsewhere, they kept the crowd grooving with deep, hypnotic soundscapes under the hazy Saturday sky.

Jeanette Sopher

It’s difficult to pigeonhole Enamour’s style. From euphoric, vocal-driven anthems on Anjunadeep to hypnotic house on Get Physical and driving techno on Desert Hearts Black, the breadth of the labels he’s released on underscore his versatile sound.

His sets are equally expansive, bespoke for each setting and occasion. At Elsewhere, he dialed the energy up, dishing out high-octane tracks for two and a half hours like “Feel for Race” by Space Food and “Intelligence” by Rafael Cerato and Pavel Petrov.

His original songs were the highlight of the set. “Body Test,” Enamour’s acid-inspired release on RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Rose Avenue Records, was a peak moment as day turned into night. But of course, Enamour saved the best for last, treating the crowd to his rousing remix of RY X’s “A Thousand Knives” towards the tail of the show.

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Coldplay are being sued by former manager Dave Holmes over contractual dispute


Coldplay’s former manager Dave Holmes is suing the band over a contractual dispute.

As reported by Variety, all four members of the multiplatinum-selling British rock band – made up of frontman Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion, are all being sued by their former manager, according to legal documents recently filed in the UK.

A representative for Coldplay confirmed to the publication that the band and manager parted ways a year ago after working together for 22 years. They are now being managed by a team comprised of Phil Harvey, Mandi Frost and Arlene Moon, all who have worked alongside them and Holmes for years.

The representative declined to comment further, though sources told the outlet that the lawsuit is a contractual dispute. Additional information is not available as the legal documents for the case have yet to be made public.

Coldplay was formed in 1997 after meeting as student at the University College of London. They signed to Parlophone in 1999 when the label was owned by EMI. After Universal Music Group purchased EMI in 2012, it was forced to shed some labels after the European Commission ordered the company to sell various subsidiaries.

The label was then acquired by Warner Music Group. Coldplay’s first release on the label was 2014’s Ghost Stories, the album that produced ‘Magic’ and ‘A Sky Full of Stars’.

Coldplay is one of the best-selling music acts ever, selling over 100 million albums worldwide. They also have three of the top 50 best-selling albums in the UK and nine Number One albums in the same country.

In other news, the band recently added more shows to their upcoming European tour, set to kick off in summer 2024.

Featuring stops across Europe – including dates in Italy, France, Germany, Austria and more – Martin and co. have now added seven additional dates to the 2024 ‘Music Of The Spheres’ tour.

The ‘Music Of The Spheres’ tour is currently the band’s greenest run of live shows to date. This comes as it was reported by Massachusetts Institute of Technology that it has, so far, produced 47% less carbon emissions than their previous stadium tour in 2016/17.

In a five-star review of their London gig, NME praised the members for their ability to deliver a captivating set, alongside “a focus on sustainability and inclusivity”.

“The songs performed here see the band strip things back, injecting the larger-than-life show with a moment of closeness,” it read. “It’s a joyful spectacle; a masterclass in how a massive pop show can be done. The band seem genuinely thrilled at the reaction, too.”





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Heckler & Dabow Remix Dirty Audio & Bobby Blakdout’s Hit “Bands ft. Gucci Mane”


Renowned producers Dirty Audio and Bobby Blakdout have joined forces to deliver a powerful Trap/Bass remix of their hit track “Bands,” featuring the Gucci Mane. With the added creativity of Hekler and Dabow, the chart-topping original has been transformed into an electrifying and ground-shaking rendition that is set to take the music world by storm.

Hekler and Dabow, both acclaimed in their own right, have masterfully reimagined “Bands,” infusing it with their signature styles and unique soundscapes. The remix boasts an aggressive blend of trap and bass elements that provide a thrilling listening experience, pushing the boundaries of the genre to new heights. From the moment the beat drops, the track commands attention with its bone-rattling drops and infectious energy.

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Outside Lands' SOMA Tent Closes Twice for Repairs, Reopens as "Open-Air House Party"

Outside Lands’ popular SOMA Tent was reportedly reopened as an “open-air house party” over the weekend after shutting down to address structural issues and safety. 

Attendees were forced to evacuate on two separate occasions on Friday and Saturday so team members could address “a necessary repair” after the festival sent out a notification via an app,” the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Outside Lands has not provided an official statement addressing the issue, but Los Angeles-based artist Justin Jay, who was set to perform at the SOMA Tent on August 11th, took to social media to claim that the “floor gave in.”

Rising DJ Disco Lines, the last artist to perform inside the venue, echoed Jay’s sentiments, saying “we literally broke the stage.”

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The repairs were addressed and SOMA Tent was reopened the next day for a few hours, but then closed again “out of an abundance of caution.”

“The stage just absolutely folded,” an attendee told the Chronicle. “There were a few people, probably, with some sprained ankles, but we all just kind of funneled our way out.”

After the unexpected delays and reshuffling, SOMA was ultimately repurposed as an outdoor stage for Outside Lands’ final day.

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Greta Van Fleet’s Josh Kiszka says “huge weight was lifted” after coming out


Greta Van Fleet‘s frontman Josh Kiszka has shared that it felt like a “huge weight was lifted” after he came out as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

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The singer took to his Instagram back in June to write that he has been “in a loving, same-sex relationship with my partner for the past 8 years”. He also said that those close to him were aware but “it’s important to me to share publicly”.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Kiszka said he was concerned he would have a target on his back: “You really feel that way, which is unfortunate, but it’s true.”

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A fan group passed out thousands of slips of paper last njght in Nashville to create the rainbow during Light My Love. It made me weep to see an arena full of people support Josh – and the entire queer community- with such love. I hope @Greta Van Fleet had as much fun as I did. It was amazing! #gretavanfleet #doitjakey #nashville #pride

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He continued: “Everything had been met with love and acceptance and humility and respect, and that was a huge wave of reassurance that things are moving in the right direction. As a performer and as an entertainer, a huge weight was lifted. Because ultimately as an artist or just as a person, we all want to be understood to some degree.”

Elsewhere in the interview, he recalled how at the band’s show on July 24 in Nashville, Tennessee, fans held up coloured pieces of paper in front of their phone flashlights in order to create a rainbow-coloured effect around the venue.

Kiszka said he became emotional during the performance due to the support from their fans. “The fact that that many people could communicate and coordinate to make that happen was extraordinary,” he said.

“It was really difficult for me to keep it together, and this sounds very deep, but the song took on new meaning in that moment. I explained to the audience that I hope that maybe one day it’ll be irrelevant when [I’m singing] ‘Hate bound by fear will unwind.’ When you say words like that, you realize that you’re in the middle of a movement.”

Greta Van Fleet are currently on tour, with their next show taking place on September 3 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They are set to make stops in New York City, Boston, Cleveland, Amsterdam, London and more. Visit here for any remaining tickets.





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Skrillex to Headline 2024 FriendShip Festival With DJ Set on Private Island

The organizers of FriendShip have dropped anchor on a lineup of epic proportions for the 2024 return of their beloved floating festival.

After last year’s “surprise lineup,” which wasn’t revealed until the event’s start, Destructo and friends are all hands on deck. FriendShip 2024 will feature Chris Lake, Boys Noize, Bob Moses, Chris Lorenzo, Todd Edwards, Nina Las Vegas, Nitepunk and EDM.com Class of 2023 star A Hundred Drums, among many others.

The lineup’s unquestioned pièce de résistance, however, is Skrillex. We’re told the electronic music icon has been confirmed to perform an “exclusive” headlining set during a 24-hour party on Belize’s Harvest Caye, an idyllic private island owned by Norwegian Cruise Line. Destructo will also perform one of his signature “Sunrise Sermon” sets on the island.

This year’s lineup goes well beyond the music. Famed model and burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese will present “Shipteese,” a special cabaret show, while comedians Nick Thune and Martin Urbano will perform standup sets. A pro skate team will also be onboard to carry out exciting stunts.

Harvest Caye, a private island in Belize owned by Norwegian Cruise Line.

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The team behind FriendShip is also entering uncharted waters this year by reeling in the leviathan Norwegian Joy ship, the largest vessel in the festival’s history. It’s the same cruise-liner Insomniac is using for the inaugural EDSea, the promoter’s brand-new floating festival, which is scheduled for November 2023.

The ship will embark from Miami on January 6th, 2024 and sail through the Caribbean, making a stop in Belize for the Harvest Caye party before returning on January 11th.

You can purchase passes to FriendShip 2024 here and check out the full lineup below.

The 2024 FriendShip lineup features Skrillex, Chris Lake, Boys Noize, Bob Moses, Dita Von Teese and more.

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