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Last year, on average, Canadian songwriters and composers earned a paltry $67 in royalties from digital platforms. That info comes from SOCAN, the body representing the nation’s musicians creating original material. Yet the not-for-profit body says that as a whole, Canadian artists raked in a record-breaking amount of money last year. The not-for-profit body collects royalties […]

More than a year after 6ix9ine was sued by Beatdemons over his 2020 single “Gooba,” the Brooklyn rapper has reached a settlement with the Texas-based production group. According to court documents obtained by Complex, 6ix9ine and his legal team have decided to settle the legal battle. In addition to 6ix9ine and Beatdemons, the parties involved […]

Waka Flocka and his wife Tammy Rivera have separated, and the rapper opened up on a podcast about their split and where the relationship stands today. On It’s Tricky With Raquel Harper, Waka discussed how he and Rivera grew apart, saying there was nothing dramatic or toxic behind their decision. “That’s my best friend, that’s my dog,” Waka said […]

Footage now making the rounds in connection with the still-under-discussion Oscars slap is being claimed to show Jada Pinkett Smith laughing after the moment in question, which indeed saw her husband Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock. The clip, highlighted by Entertainment Tonight and others, has been widely shared on TikTok and elsewhere and shows the […]

Issa Rae, who wrapped her acclaimed HBO series Insecure last year, has responded to a rumor that she’s expecting her first child with husband Louis Diame. As Page Six pointed out, rumors that Rae is pregnant first started to circulate last week after a video of Rae greeting her Insecure co-star Yvonne Orji surfaced on social media. Some assumed she […]

UPDATED 3/30, 10:32 p.m. ET: Insiders have shed more light on the aftermath of Will Smith’s Oscars slap. According to TMZ, it was Academy president David Rubin and its CEO Dawn Hudson who had asked Smith to leave the ceremony after he smacked Chris Rock on stage. Sources who were present at the event described the executives as […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Wednesday that Bruce Arians has decided to step down as head coach and move to a senior football consultant position in the front office. Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles has been tapped to replace him.  ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports a press conference is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday to formally announce the decision.  Arians […]

The slap seen ‘round the world at this year’s Academy Awards has moved comedy clubs across the United States to try and prevent a potential new norm.  According to TMZ, the Stand Up NY in New York City posted a sign on its storefront window establishing that “heckling and physical abuse of comics is prohibited, and […]

Machine Gun Kelly has a strong message for anyone who questions his rock ’n’ roll roots: “Fuck you.” During a recent appearance on the Howard Stern Show, MGK confirmed he is frequently targeted by haters who believe he doesn’t deserve the success he’s achieved. He said he was confused by people’s animosity toward him, but believes it […]

Chris Rock had to address the elephant in the room.  The 57-year-old comedian returned to the stage Wednesday night to perform in front a sold-out crowd in Boston. The gig went down just days after Will Smith slapped Rock across the face during the live telecast of the 94th Academy Awards. Many people suspected the former Oscars host would speak […]