Music Industry News - Page 53

June 26

Beach Boys' Brian Wilson cause of death revealed

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson died at 82 from respiratory arrest, with sepsis, chronic kidney disease and neurodegenerative disorder as contributing factors.

June 26

Diddy prosecution's move could 'damage' credibility with jury, expert warns

Prosecutors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex crimes trial streamlined charges by removing kidnapping, arson and sex trafficking allegations, which may affect a RICO conviction.

June 25

Country singer Cody Johnson forced to stop 'God Bless America' performance as violent brawl breaks out

During a show at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio over the weekend, Cody Johnson was forced to stop his concert when a fight ensued in the crowd.

June 25

Diddy's freedom 'rises and falls' on Cassie Ventura testimony as lawyers prep for closing arguments: expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense rested without witnesses as prosecutors conclude with testimony from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura that could prove pivotal for conviction.

June 24

Diddy defense's courtroom strategy is a 'calculated risk': expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team decided not to call witnesses in his federal sex crimes trial, a strategy experts say hinges on reasonable doubt and avoiding potential damaging testimony.

June 23

Diddy defense not expected to call any witnesses in sex trafficking trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team will present evidence without witnesses in his federal sex crimes trial, while prosecutors showed jurors graphic "freak off" videos.

June 23

Country music singer Ronnie McDowell rushed to hospital mid-performance after slurring words

Country star Ronnie McDowell experienced a medical emergency at a Pennsylvania music festival. His son confirmed the singer has been released after "mini stroke" diagnosis.

June 23

Missing witnesses and lingering questions plague prosecution as Diddy trial nears conclusion: expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs sex crimes trial nears conclusion as prosecution wraps up case after six weeks of testimony, with defense expected to rest by Wednesday.

June 20

Miley Cyrus turns heads in barely-there ensemble during Parisian night out

Miley Cyrus stepped out for a night on the town in Paris wearing a sheer blue Jean Paul Gaultier gown with a coned bra with peacock feathers.

June 20

Rapper Fat Joe slams child sex abuse claims as $20M extortion scheme

Sexual abuse allegations against rapper Fat Joe result in $20 million lawsuit, with his legal team countering that the accuser is attempting extortion through manufactured claims.