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Michael Jackson ‘Second Family’ Child Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Tossed Out of Court
A federal judge has dismissed a public lawsuit in which four Cascio siblings accused Michael Jackson of sexually abusing them as children, ruling that their dispute with his estate must be decided through confidential arbitration. The decision matters because it prevents the allegations and the validity of a previous settlement from being examined in a…
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StubHub Is Spending Millions Trying to Stop a Bill That Would Cap Concert Ticket Resale Prices
StubHub has sharply increased its lobbying in California as lawmakers consider a bill that would restrict concert ticket resale mark-ups. The proposed law, AB 1720, is intended to curb ticket touting by limiting resale prices, while StubHub argues that its marketplace gives fans greater choice and access. The company spent nearly $2.6 million on California…
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Bette Midler to Receive Prestigious Honor Previously Awarded to Bruce Springsteen, Kris Kristofferson, and John Mellencamp
Bette Midler has been named the 2026 recipient of the Woody Guthrie Prize, recognising artists whose work reflects Guthrie’s social conscience and supports positive change. The award places Midler alongside previous recipients including Bruce Springsteen, Kris Kristofferson and John Mellencamp, highlighting her long-standing artistic and advocacy work. Midler said she was honoured by the recognition…
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Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has discussed recovering from major surgery while preparing to release her new album, Starrgirl, highlighting the ambition and resilience that have driven her rapid rise. The interview also portrays her as humorous and self-assured, including her playful teasing of Stevie Wonder after he called to congratulate her on a Grammy…
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3 Folk Voices From the 90s You Can Probably Recognize (Even if You Can’t Name Them)
The article highlights three folk-influenced singers whose 1990s songs became widely recognisable, even where listeners may not readily know the performers’ names. It presents Joan Osborne, Paula Cole and Shawn Colvin as artists whose signature tracks reached large audiences through radio, television and award recognition. – Joan Osborne’s 1995 album Relish included “One of Us”,…
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The “extraordinary” singer Dolly Parton knew would never be seen again: “I always felt that we were kin”
The one-of-a-kind legend. The post The “extraordinary” singer Dolly Parton knew would never be seen again: “I always felt that we were kin” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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The Best Rock Album From Every Year of the 2000s
Collider argues that the 2000s represented rock music’s last major decade, despite the internet fragmenting audiences and making it harder for new bands to become widely successful. – 2000: Radiohead — *Kid A*, praised for its experimental electronic sound and US chart success. – 2001: The Strokes — *Is This It*, presented as a raw,…
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Sean Combs Sues Lil Rod for Defamation, Selling Footage to Netflix
Sean Combs has filed a countersuit against music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, accusing him of defamation and of taking private documentary footage without permission before selling it for use in a Netflix series. The case adds another legal dispute to the allegations surrounding Combs, who denies Jones’s claims and says Jones is seeking revenge…