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K-Pop Stars Launch Solo Labels, Regulators Ask: Tax Cheat or Legitimate Business?
K-Pop stars’ solo labels blur the line between business and tax cheat. Regulators question if fan purchases are legitimate expenses.
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JAY-Z Says Kendrick/Drake Beef Went Too Far, Questions If Rappers Should Still Battle
JAY-Z believes the Kendrick Lamar and Drake rap beef crossed a line. He questioned if modern battles are still a positive part of hip-hop.
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Spotify Artist Profile Protection Deems All Musicians ‘AI’ By Default
Spotify’s new ‘Artist Profile Protection’ system, meant to fight AI music, now flags all human musicians as algorithms, demanding proof of humanity.
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FKA twigs Demands Indie Band Twigs Halt Trademark Barrage
FKA twigs has formally requested indie duo The Twigs cease their protracted legal campaign, citing an “administrative absurdity” in the ongoing Twigs trademark dispute.
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Ashnikko’s ‘Smoochie Girl’ Selection Sparks Global Outcry
Ashnikko’s ‘Smoochie Girl’ coronation drew criticism. Experts questioned the selection criteria. The winner remains under scrutiny.
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J. Cole ‘Disgusted’ By ‘Whole Campaign’ Of People Enjoying His Music
J. Cole is ‘disgusted’ by the ‘whole campaign’ against his music, claiming fans are unfairly targeting him. He vows to expose critics.
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Thom Yorke Will Release A New Solo Album This Year, Reportedly Under Duress
Thom Yorke Will Release A New Solo Album This Year, forced by contract. Record label seeks to harvest ‘melodic despair’ annually. Fans brace for new sounds.
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Afghan Whigs Celebrate 40 Years of Unwavering Gloom with New Single
The Afghan Whigs released ‘House of I,’ their first new single in four years, ahead of their 40th-anniversary tour, promising consistent, undiluted melancholy.
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BTS’ New Album ‘ARIRANG’ Causes Global Internet Traffic Spike
BTS’ New Album ‘ARIRANG’ has shattered every conceivable Spotify record, leading analysts to fear a global internet slowdown. The album’s success is unprecedented.
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BTS Comeback Concert Causes Minor Geologic Event in Seoul
BTS comeback concert in Seoul was so electrifying, it caused a minor geological event. The city reportedly shifted on its tectonic plate, baffling geologists and requiring map updates.
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Neil Diamond Lost Album Unearthed, Confirms Time Is a Flat Circle
A Neil Diamond lost album, recorded with Rick Rubin 19 years ago, has finally surfaced. Experts confirm it sounds exactly like Neil Diamond did 19 years ago.
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Crash Of Rhinos Return After 13 Years, Immediately Disband Again Over Album Art
Indie darlings Crash Of Rhinos returned after 13 years to release a new album. They then immediately disbanded over a font choice, sources confirmed.
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Ashley McBryde Announces New Album Wild, Prompts Immediate Wildlife Evacuation
Ashley McBryde announced her new album Wild, causing a mass exodus of wildlife. Animals cited concerns about the album’s untamed nature.
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Afroman’s Cop Trolling Escalates with ‘Lemon Pound Cake’ Victory
After winning his ‘Lemon Pound Cake’ defamation case, rapper Afroman has ramped up his cop trolling, employing increasingly absurd tactics to torment local law enforcement.
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Lorde Ready For New Label Deal, LED Jacket
Lorde is ready for a new label deal and an LED jacket. She seeks creative freedom and flashing outerwear.
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Jack Harlow’s Identity Crisis Now Public Landmark Following ‘Monica’ Release
Jack Harlow’s identity crisis has been officially acknowledged as a public phenomenon after his album ‘Monica,’ baffling critics and leading to urgent public safety advisories.
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Ella Langley Dominates Hot Country Songs, Beyoncé & Taylor Swift Bewildered
Ella Langley’s Hot Country Songs chart dominance leaves pop superstars Beyoncé and Taylor Swift bewildered.
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Butthole Surfers Finally Unearth Shelved 1998 Album, Blame ‘Shiny Objects’
The Butthole Surfers announced the release of their long-shelved 1998 album, After The Astronaut, which they reportedly forgot about for 26 years.