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iHeartMedia Settles FCC Payola Investigation, Agrees to Adopt New Reporting Measures to Ensure Legal Compliance
iHeartMedia, the largest owner of radio stations in the United States, has agreed to a consent decree with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to settle an investigation into “showola” — a form of payola in which stations allegedly pressure artists to perform at station-hosted events for free or reduced pay in exchange for more favourable…
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Calgary Stampede, July 9: Pancake portraits | Yungblud cancels Cowboys performance | Rodeo notes – Calgary Herald
The article is a Calgary Stampede roundup covering a community-facing attraction, a concert cancellation and the latest rodeo developments. – It says the July 9 Stampede coverage ranged from light local colour to programme changes, showing how the festival mixes citywide community events with major entertainment and sport. That matters because the Stampede is both…
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2000 festival was sick
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The five biggest lies people tell you about prog rock
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Jelly Roll Was Once Gifted a Truck by a Fellow Artist During a Challenging Time
Rapper Yelawolf has revealed that he once gave country star Jelly Roll a brand-new pickup truck during a difficult period in the singer’s life. Speaking on Taste of Country Nights, Yelawolf described how the pair’s long friendship included taking Jelly Roll on tour as an opening act and stepping in with practical help when he…
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Mick Jagger Says the Beatles ‘Were the Most Prolific Songwriters of That Time’
Mick Jagger has praised the Beatles as “the most prolific songwriters of that time” in an interview aired on SiriusXM’s Classic Vinyl channel, crediting them not only for their own run of hits but for supplying songs to numerous other artists, including the Rolling Stones. The comments matter as they come just ahead of the…
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Omar’s disclosures erased millions, leaving her with potential negative net worth. She won’t explain why
Republican-aligned outlet Fox News reports that Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota declined to answer questions about revised financial disclosures that sharply lowered the reported value of assets tied to her husband’s business interests. The revision is significant because it cut the reported figures from potential millions to under six figures, raising questions about the…
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14 Years Ago Today, Carrie Underwood Released Her Record-Breaking Ballad Inspired by ‘The Wizard of Oz’
On this day in 2012, Carrie Underwood released “Blown Away”, the title track of her fourth studio album, marking a deliberate shift away from her wholesome “America’s sweetheart” image towards darker, more emotionally weighty material. The song became a significant milestone in the American Idol winner’s career, giving her a 13th number-one hit on country…
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ANOHNI Covers Selena For Balenciaga
At Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday, Balenciaga presented its 55th Couture Collection, the first designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli, accompanied by a newly recorded, orchestrally backed soundtrack performed by ANOHNI. The performance opened with ANOHNI’s cover of “I Could Fall In Love,” the lead single from Tejano pop star Selena’s posthumous album Dreaming Of You, marking…
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The B-52s Announce Expanded Reissue of David Byrne-Produced Mesopotamia EP
The B-52s have announced an expanded reissue of Mesopotamia, their 1982 EP produced by Talking Heads’ David Byrne, which the band say restores the project to its original vision. Titled Ancient Culture: Mesopotamia Revisited, the deluxe set gathers unreleased outtakes, alternate mixes and a 1982 concert recording, and will be released on 21st August as…