Ian Courtney, Author at CelebrityAccess

Singer-Songwriter Benny Mardones Dead At 73

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 15, 2020

(CelebrityAccess) — Ruben “Benny” Mardones, a singer who scored a hit in 1980 with “Into the Night”, died on June 29th at the age of 73. According to Billboard, Mardones…

Polaris Music Prize Announces The 2020 Short List

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 15, 2020

TORONTO, ON (CelebrityAccess) — On Wednesday, organizers of Canada’s Polaris Music Prize announced teh 10 albums that made the 2020 short list. The 2020 Polaris Music Prize Short List is:…

Megan Thee Stallion Says She Was Shot Multiple Times But Expects To Recover, Rapper Tory Lanez Arrested On Concealed Weapon Charge

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 15, 2020

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — Rapper Megan Thee Stallion said on Wednesday that she was shot multiple times in an incident on Sunday, but said that she expects to fully recover.…

Diamante Signs With ICM Partners

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 15, 2020

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — Los Angeles-based, blue-haired rock singer Diamante has signed with ICM Partners for global representation. Originally from Boston, the Mexican-Italian Diamante scored her first hit in 2018…

Victor Aroldoss Named SVP International Marketing At Warner Music UK

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 15, 2020

LONDON (CelebrityAccess) — Warner Music UK has promoted Victor Aroldoss to Senior Vice President of International Marketing. In his new role, Aroldoss will oversee international marketing for Warner Music UK’s…

Hermosa Concert Venue Shutters Due To COVID-19

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 15, 2020

HERMOSA, CA (CelebrityAccess) — Saint Rocke, a popular concert venue in Hermosa Beach California, is closing amid the extended coronavirus shutdown. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the owner of…

Simon Cowell Buys Out Sony’s Stake In Their Television JV Syco Entertainment

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 15, 2020

LONDON (CelebrityAccess) — Simon Cowell, one of the creators behind televised talent shows such as X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, announced he’s buying out Sony Music’s stake in their joint venture,…

ViacomCBS Ends 20 Year Relationship With Nick Cannon Over Anti-Semitic Comments

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 15, 2020

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — ViacomCBS announced it was ending its long-term relationship with rapper, television personality, and podcaster Nick Cannon after he made anti-Semitic statements on his podcast. During a…

Facebook Takes On YouTube With Officially Licensed Music Videos

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 15, 2020

(Hypebot) — In a direct challenge to YouTube, Facebook will launch officially licensed music videos in the US next month. But the social media giant is taking a decidedly more…

Philadelphia Bans Public Gatherings, Including Concerts And Festivals Through The End Of February 2021

Posted by Ian Courtney - July 14, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (CelebrityAccess) — On Tuesday, officials in Philadelphia announced that the city is putting the kibosh on all large permitted public gatherings through the end of February. The news will…

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