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Ja Rule says he “won’t be attending” Fyre Festival 2

The US rapper helped to organise the disastrous 2017 event alongside Billy McFarland

Collabhouse launches Campaigns to connect artists & influencers

The new tool lets artists run targeted influencer campaigns, with a beta test by BEAUZ showing 750% more engagement & millions of streams

Daytimers withdraw from Lost Village and Mighty Hoopla slots over Superstruct acquisition

The South Asian collective said it "sympathised with workers caught up in these acquisitions beyond their control" but wanted to stand by its "commitment to the Palestinian struggle"

UMG seeks to dismiss Drake’s defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar dispute

The label said he was only attempting to sue because he “lost a rap battle”

Little Simz files US$2,2 million lawsuit against her former producer Inflo

The rapper claims that Inflo failed to repay loans reserved for album costs

Investigation launched following alleged sexual assault at Berghain

Berlin Police are looking into the alleged crime, which was reported earlier in March

Aphex Twin has put together a 191-track playlist for streetwear brand Supreme

The playlist comprises ‘mostly mellow’ music, including an original cut from AFX himself

The xx tease new music, confirm they are back "in the studio"

The trio's last release as The xx was their third studio album 'I See You' in 2017

Former Tiësto lawyer who illegally hid US$28 million in tax argues Dutch DJ should pay it back

Frank Butselaar is currently serving a 30-month prison sentence for concealing US$100 million from the IRS on behalf of his celebrity clients

Calvin Harris is releasing a country song, ‘Smoke The Pain Away’

It marks his first return to singing in over a decade

Las Vegas sphere owners reportedly want to build "mini spheres" in other cities

Said to currently be in the "design stage," the run of 5,000-capacity smaller-scale spheres would address "sustainability" issues currently impacting the Nevada flagship venue

Prince documentary director says Netflix's cancellation of project is "a joke"

The streaming giant axed the documentary last month following concerns from Prince's estate around it reportedly containing allegations of "physical and emotional abuse" against the musician

Ibiza officials sign deal with Airbnb to crack down on "unregulated" holiday rentals

300 properties have already been de-listed from Airbnb due to violating regulations on the White Isle

MF DOOM’s notebooks returned to widow following lengthy legal battle

It ends a two-year dispute between DOOM’s widow and his former A&R, Eothen “Egon” Alapatt

Ministry of Sound introduces alcohol-free rave series for the “sober curious”

The No & Low Day Raves, kicking off in May, invite you to “feel the bass, not the booze”

Supreme unveils more pieces from Aphex Twin collab collection

The new collection includes a GORE-TEX jacket, three skateboards and a football shirt emblazoned with AFX's menacing stare

Glastonbury unveils 2025 headliners and line-up, including Charli xcx, The Prodigy, and more

Dozens of dance music artists line the top of this year’s bill

Korg president and "groundbreaking" instruments engineer Seki Kato has died aged 67

The music tech company paid tribute to his “significant contributions to the music industry”

Neo-soul legend behind ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’ Roy Ayers has died aged 84

Ayers passed away after battling a long illness, according to a statement

Jay-Z files defamation lawsuit against former rape accuser

It comes just weeks after an initial complaint against both Jay-Z and Diddy was dismissed

Wu-Tang Clan announce last-ever tour after three decades

The legendary hip hop crew will be joined by Run The Jewels across an extensive 27-date tour

​Ja Rule says he “won’t be attending” Fyre Festival 2