• Universal Music Posts 2015 Revenue Increase Thanks To Streaming

    The machine always seems to try and stifle it, but streaming is now becoming the main gravy train for major labels. Universal Music and its parent company Vivendi have announced their 2015 revenue and UMG posted a 2.7 percent increase at constant currency, a measure that eliminates currency fluctuations or 12.1 percent in actual terms. A large part of this growth came from streaming.
  • Rihanna and Justin Bieber to Headline V Festival in the United Kingdom

    Both Justin Bieber and Rihanna are scheduled to headline this year's V Festival in the United Kingdom. The popstars will hit the stage interchangable during the two-day music extravaganza, taking place on Saturday (Aug. 20) and Sunday (Aug. 21) at Hylands Park in Essex and Weston Park in Staffordshire. They will be joined by a plethora of other artists to help celebrate the festival's 21st anniversary.
  • Dear Justin Bieber, Don't Get Another Pet Monkey. Love, NAPSA

    In 2013, Justin Bieber's pet monkey, OG Mally, was detained in Germany during the pop singer's world tour, where it remains to this day because he did not make an effort to retrieve the pet. Despite this, he doesn't seem to be "Sorry" about this incident, and has told GQ Magazine in his recent cover story issue that he really did love the primate pet. He also said that he is open to getting another pet monkey in the future! In response to this portion of the interview, the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance (NAPSA) released an official statement pleading with Bieber to rethink this idea.
  • Justin Bieber Details his Tattoos, Disses Tramp Stamps, but What About his Mustache? [VIDEO]

    In a new behind-the-scenes video of Justin Bieber's GQ Magazine cover story, the "Sorry" singer gets candid and shares details on the many tattoos he has acquired over his illustrious career as a pop star. It is honestly a great way to learn a bit more about Bieber, why he has certain tattoos, and what he thinks of people with "tramp stamps," but there is one glaring omission - why doesn't he talk about his battle with facial hair? Justin Bieber's mustache is a very real concern for people with eyes, so we hope why didn't GQ tackle this important topic?