Visa-free touring will be possible in 17 EU countries post-Brexit, claims culture minister

UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has said that artists will be able to tour visa-free in 17 of the 27 countries in the European Union post-Brexit. PM Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal, which was passed last December, failed to secure visa-free travel for UK artists and their crew as well as Europe-wide work permits. That …

Bassnectar’s Lawyer Responds to Claims, Details from Court Docs Surface

Yesterday, news broke that Lorin Ashton, aka Bassnectar, has been hit with a lawsuit related to allegations of sexual abuse that surfaced last year. The plaintiffs, Rachel Ramsbottom and Alexis Bowling, say they were sexually abused as minors by Bassnectar. The lawsuit also asserts Bassnectar engaged in sex trafficking and possessing child pornography. Today, Bassnectar’s lawyer Mitchell …

Sia claims Shia LaBeouf is a “sick puppy” amid abuse allegations

Sia has described Shia LaBeouf as a “sick puppy” amid FKA Twigs‘ recent allegations of abuse against the actor. Twigs (real name is Tahliah Barnett) filed a lawsuit against LaBeouf in December, accusing him of sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress over the course of their relationship, which lasted just over one year. …

Live Nation sues insurance company amidst company’s refusal to cover COVID-19 claims – Dancing Astronaut Live Nation sues insurance company amidst company’s refusal to cover COVID-19 claims

by: Farrell Sweeney Feb 4, 2021 Live Nation is suing their insurance company, Factory Mutual, for refusing to cover hundreds of millions of losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The lawsuit was filed in California federal court on January 29 as a result of the insurer refusing to honor their premium insurance policy, which specifically …

YFN Lucci’s attorney claims there’s “no basis” for rapper’s murder charge

YFN Lucci’s attorney has said there is “no basis” for his client’s murder charge after the rapper turned himself in to police earlier this week. Lucci — real name Rayshawn Bennett — was wanted in Atlanta over his alleged connection to a fatal December 10 shooting. Bennett, who was charged with felony murder and aggravated …

Glastonbury organizer denies claims that event will not be returning in 2021 – Dancing Astronaut

by: Sami Weisband Jan 6, 2021 Festivals’ rescheduled dates and lineups have not only been in a state of flux but also fodder for conversation around the live event circuit, and Britain’s Glastonbury Festival is no exception. Although rumors that the festival will not see a 2021 return have been darting around the internet for …

SNAILS Denies Claims of Past Misconduct: “My Fans and Everyone Around Me Deserve the Truth”

Dubstep and bass music producer SNAILS has publicly responded to a number of accusations, including sexual misconduct and forcing fans to drink alcohol. SNAILS, who recently returned to social media after a six-month hiatus, shared a lengthy statement on Twitter in which he denies the allegations. “There have been serious allegations made and I must start by saying …

Prince estate undervalued by $80million, US tax agency claims

The US tax agency has valued Prince‘s estate at 50 per cent higher than proposed by the administrator, causing more legal trouble for the estate’s settlement. As reported by the Star Tribune, the Internal Revenue Service has valued Prince’s estate at £119.4million (US$163.2million), significantly higher than the £60.2million (US$82.3million) valuation from Comerica Bank & Trust, …

Theophilus London claims he was hacked after being accused of trying to sell Miley Cyrus track

Theophilus London has claimed he was hacked after the rapper was accused of trying to sell an unreleased track he did with Miley Cyrus. The pair teased plans to collaborate back in 2018 when London shared a photograph of him and Cyrus in the studio together. In April, London played a snippet of the unreleased track …

TikTok claims more than 70 artists secured major label deals as a result of going viral in 2020 – Dancing Astronaut

by: Austria Masim Dec 31, 2020 In 2020, TikTok became the latest go-to destination for music discovery, taking on an instrumental role in sparking viral hits for artists of all genres. The social media platform released its “Year In Music” report earlier in December, announcing that, in the past year alone, over 70 artists that gained popular …