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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.
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.
Brantley Gilbert Helps Donate $10.5 Million Worth Of Goods To Underprivileged Children
Countless celebrities have showcased their generosity by buying Christmas gifts for those in need this year, but what one country music star did this holiday season is pretty remarkable.
The 10 Musicians With The Costliest Divorces
Ouch… If you're planning being a super successful musician, make sure you hit em with a pre-nup!
We Might Get To Hear Wu Tang's Secret $2 Million Album After All… And It's All Thanks To The FBI!
Well, this is awkward. Remember Wu Tang Clan's one-of-a-kind album, Once Upon A Time In Shaolin, which sold earlier this year for "millions" of dollars? Well, it turns out that the album sold for $2 million, to 32-year-old pharmaceutical CEO, Martin Shkreli, who is perhaps most famously known for raising the price of the anti-parasitic drug Daraprim from $13.50 a pill to $750 a pill.
Legal Troubles Are Costing Meek Mill A TON Of Money
A little advice for all performers: being dragged into court battles is EXTREMELY expensive, so stay out of trouble!
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Just Broke A Crazy Milestone
Find out what milestone Michael Jackson's 1982 'Thriller' album hit this week.
Rapper 2 Chainz Just Did Something Amazing For A Single Mom Veteran
2 Chainz might have become one of our favorite rappers, as a result of the generosity he recently displayed.
You Won't Believe How Much Money Future Receives For A 45-Minute Performance
Future has had a pretty solid year thus far. The 32-year-old Atlanta native has released three well-received projects, including a mixtape; 56 Nights, and
Stevie Wonder Wins Royalty Lawsuit Against Former Lawyer's Widow
Stevie Wonder beat a lawsuit filed by his former lawyer's widow. Check out the details here.
Model Sues Lil Wayne's Trukfit Clothing Line
Lil Wayne has been involved in so many lawsuits this year, he may have to set up permanent residence in a courtroom.
Wu-Tang Clan's One-Of-A-Kind, Once Upon A Time In Shaolin Sells For 'Millions'
Someone actually bought the one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang project. Check out the details here.
Nicki Minaj Is Being Sued For $263,000 Over Late Club Appearance
Nicki is being sued by a club that says Nicki showed up over an hour late to a schedule club appearance.
British Tax Documents Reveal One Direction's Annual Earnings… And It's Kind Of Disgusting.
Why did One Direction end up paying much more in taxes than a major corporation like Facebook?
Here's Exactly How Much Ed Sheeran Makes Off His World Tour
The amount of money Sheeran has made from his 'x' Tour may surprise you.