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Spotify Gets Hit Hard With A $150 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over Missed Royalties

Spotify Gets Hit Hard With A $150 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over Missed Royalties

Jan 3, 2016

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

MC Hammer Is Ordered To Pay $800,000 To The IRS

Jan 2, 2016

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

Brantley Gilbert Helps Donate $10.5 Million Worth Of Goods To Underprivileged Children

Dec 31, 2015

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

The 10 Musicians With The Costliest Divorces

Dec 29, 2015

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!

We Might Get To Hear Wu Tang's Secret $2 Million Album After All… And It's All Thanks To The FBI!

Dec 28, 2015

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

Legal Troubles Are Costing Meek Mill A TON Of Money

Dec 24, 2015

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

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Just Broke A Crazy Milestone

Dec 18, 2015

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

Rapper 2 Chainz Just Did Something Amazing For A Single Mom Veteran

Dec 9, 2015

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

You Won't Believe How Much Money Future Receives For A 45-Minute Performance

Dec 8, 2015

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 Wins Royalty Lawsuit Against Former Lawyer's Widow

Dec 2, 2015

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

Model Sues Lil Wayne's Trukfit Clothing Line

Nov 29, 2015

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'

Wu-Tang Clan's One-Of-A-Kind, Once Upon A Time In Shaolin Sells For 'Millions'

Nov 28, 2015

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 Minaj Is Being Sued For $263,000 Over Late Club Appearance

Nov 20, 2015

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.

British Tax Documents Reveal One Direction's Annual Earnings… And It's Kind Of Disgusting.

Nov 17, 2015

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

Here's Exactly How Much Ed Sheeran Makes Off His World Tour

Nov 12, 2015

The amount of money Sheeran has made from his 'x' Tour may surprise you.