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Deadmau5 Sells Catalog For $55 Million To Create Music Group

Deadmau5 Sells Catalog For $55 Million To Create Music Group

Electronic artist Deadmau5 has sold his personal song catalog and that of his Mau5trap record label to Create Music Group in a $55 million deal. The package includes the sound recordings and copyrights for over 4,000 songs, and features a joint venture for the artist to release future work. Create Music Group aims to implement…MORE

Lady Gaga Says New Album Mayhem Draws Inspiration From Nine Inch Nails And Radiohead

Lady Gaga Says New Album Mayhem Draws Inspiration From Nine Inch Nails And Radiohead

While discussing her musical influences on her SiriusXM channel, “Gaga Radio,” Lady Gaga revealed that her forthcoming album, Mayhem, draws inspiration from ’90s music icons such as Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead. Gaga specifically mentioned NIN’s classic 1994 single as impacting the sound of her record, saying “‘Closer’ is a huge inspiration for Mayhem.” Gaga…MORE

Director of Rejected Netflix Prince Documentary Calls Ordeal A “Joke”

Director of Rejected Netflix Prince Documentary Calls Ordeal A “Joke”

During a recent appearance on the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast, Oscar-winning director Ezra Edelman expressed frustration and disbelief about Netflix deciding to shelve his nine-hour Prince documentary. Last month, the streaming service chose not to release the expansive film about the late music legend, following prolonged disputes with Prince’s estate. Edelman invested five years…MORE

Jay-Z Sues Jane Doe Rape Accuser And Her Lawyers For Defamation

Jay-Z Sues Jane Doe Rape Accuser And Her Lawyers For Defamation

Jay-Z has filed a defamation and malicious prosecution lawsuit against the woman who accused him of sexual assault and later admitted inconsistencies in her story, leading to the voluntary dismissal of her lawsuit. In the new lawsuit, filed in federal court in Alabama, Jay-Z accuses the woman and her lawyers — Tony Buzbee and David…MORE

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