Random Music News for Tuesday, February 2, 2016

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And now, some music news.

1. Apparently, Michael Jackson liked to watch videos of Prince screwing up.
2. And here’s what MJ (and others) allegedly did after 9/11.
3. Radio: still very important if you want to reach anyone in a car.
4. Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) has a pretty frank tell-all book.
5. Tip: Don’t call your music festival “Hoodchella.”
6. It bears repeating: Martin Shkreli is a douchebag.
7. Looking for a turntable? This new one from Akai holds promise.
8. 73% of 18-24 year-olds watch online music videos. Funny, but I thought that number would be higher.
9. White boy blues singers: They’re a thing again.
10. Phil Anselmo’s “white power” gaffe is not being forgiven.
11. Johnny Cash is going to get a 50ft statue in Folsom, California, that will look like a “ring of fire” at sunset.
12. No.
13. This kid’s mom just doesn’t get Nicki Minaj. Watch her reaction.
14. As AC/DC says, “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock’n’roll.”
15. Check out these, long, long, long lost U2 photos.
16. First Fall Out Boy played the Grey Cup. This week, they’re part of the Super Bowl celebrations. How many bands have ever done that in the same year?
17. This year could really suck for concerts in Canada. Blame the low loonie.