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Lou Rawls Estate Sues Paradise Artists Over Recordings

Posted by Ian Courtney - May 9, 2018

NASHVILLE, TN (CelebrityAccess) — Lou Rawls’ widow Nina Rawls has hit Paradise Artist with a lawsuit, claiming that the agency owes her and the Rawls estate millions after the agency…

Essence Fest Adds Daytime Conference

Posted by Ian Courtney - May 9, 2018

NEW ORLEANS (CelebrityAccess) — Organizers for the Festival announced that this year’s event will feature the debut of ‘Conference & Expos,’ a business and lifestyle-oriented slate of interactive programming with…

Eventbrite Partners With Instagram

Posted by Ian Courtney - May 9, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (CelebrityAccess) — Social media giant Instagram is partnering with Eventbrite in a new program to help drive ticket sales through the social media platform. Previously, artists and…

The Bob Lefsetz Podcast: Moby

Posted by Ian Courtney - May 9, 2018

“Don’t nobody know my troubles but God” What happens when you make the most iconic album of the turn of the century, when suddenly you’re up all night getting high…

New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman Resigns Amid Assault Allegations

Posted by Ian Courtney - May 8, 2018

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — In a rapid turn of events, Eric T. Schneiderman, the New York State attorney general, announced his resignation after the New Yorker reported on allegations from four…

Jay-Z To Be Deposed In Iconix Case

Posted by Ian Courtney - May 8, 2018

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — Music mogul Jay-Z will have to face a day of questioning from Securities and Exchange Commission investigators, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. Manhattan U.S. District…

Aretha Franklin Cancels Boston Show, Citing Health

Posted by Ian Courtney - May 8, 2018

BOSTON (CelebrityAccess) — Aretha Franklin has canceled yet another upcoming concert, citing doctor’s orders. Franklin, who is now 76, was scheduled to perform at the Boch Center in downtown Boston…

WMG Sells $400m In Spotify Stock, No Profits For Some Labels

Posted by Ian Courtney - May 8, 2018

NEW YORK (Hypebot) — Warner Music Group revealed in an earnings call today that it recently sold 75 % of its shares in Spotify, netting $400 million. The transaction happened…

Avengers: Infinity War Passes $1bn In Just 11 Days

Posted by Ian Courtney - May 6, 2018

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — Marvel-Disney’s “Avengers: Infinity War” dominated the box office worldwide, raking in $275.1M in its second weekend and shouldering past $1bn in gross revenue in a record-breaking…

Dixie Chicks Sign With Ian Montone and Rick Yorn For Management

Posted by Ian Courtney - May 4, 2018

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — The Dixie Chicks have signed a new management deal with Ian Montone and Rick Yorn at Monotone/LBI Entertainment. The Dixie Chicks, whose members include Natalie Maines,…