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Is Drake Coming Out With His Own Brand Of Whiskey?
Drake may be joining the likes of Puff Daddy, Jay Z, and Ludacris in the world of alcohol.
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Disgraced Pharma Douche Martin Shkreli Has Had A Bizarre Past Few Days
Martin Shkreli's weekend has involved Twitter, Kanye West, and (allegedly) losing $15 million. Read the details here.
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Warner Music Fined $14 Million Over Happy Birthday Song
Warner/Chappell music has been raking in the big bucks for YEARS from licensing use of the "Happy Birthday to You" song. Now, it turns out the company never had the right to charge for using the song!
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Ciara Files $15 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Ex-Boyfriend Future
Ciara is suing Future for an amount that it doesn't look like he would even be able to pay if she wins. Check out the details here.
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Led Zeppelin Members Plead Lack Of Memory In Stunning Stairway To Heaven Plagirism Lawsuit
Surviving members of Led Zeppelin were recently deposed as part of a copyright infringement case for the song Stairway to Heaven, often recognized as one of the greatest rock songs of all time.
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Jay-Z Hit With An $18 Million Lawsuit Over Cologne Endorsement
Why exactly is Jay-Z being sued for $18 million over a cologne? Find out more, here.
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Apparently, The Game Has A $13 Million Bank Account Reserved Just For Donations
The Game stepped up big time and made a huge donation to the residents of Flint, Michigan in their time of need, but it wasn't without a little controversy…
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Court Papers Give Glimpse Into The Personal Wealth Of "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli
The story of recently-arrested pharma douche bag Martin Shkreli, keeps getting weirder…
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David Bowie Once Used His Royalties To Sell $55 Million Worth Of "Bowie Bonds" To Wall Street
Not only was David Bowie revolutionary with his personal style and artistry, he also pushed the boundaries of how artists can make tons of money from their music..
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YouTube Generated An Insane Amount Of Revenue Last Year, And Still Couldn't Manage To Turn A Profit!
The amount of revenue YouTube generated last year was absolutely mind-boggling, when compared to its music streaming contemporaries, yet it has yet to turn a profit.
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The Offspring Just Sold Their Complete Music Catalog For $35 Million
Rock band The Offspring recently sold their entire back catalog to record label Round Hill Music for a reported flat rate of $35 million.
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Scott Storch Sued By Two Individuals Who Were Bankrolling His Comeback
Scott Storch just can't catch a break nowadays…
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10 Extremely Wealthy And Successful Musicians Who Have Never Won A Grammy
These wildly successful and wealthy musicians have tasted all of the success possible in their industry except for one thing… The Grammy Award.
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Spotify Gets Hit Hard With A $150 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over Missed Royalties
Lawsuits in the world of music have been happening as long as there have been lawsuits. But now, with the wave of new music streaming services, comes new types of lawsuits, such as the lawsuit recently filed against Spotify.
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MC Hammer Is Ordered To Pay $800,000 To The IRS
Despite MC Hammer's success on the charts, his excessive spending put him in a major financial hole that he is still attempting to get out of, but it seems that the hole just keeps getting deeper.