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Random music news for Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Hey, whatever happened to Ronald McDonald? Asking for a friend. Ponder that while you go through music news for June 6, 2023.

  1. Matt Schulz, singer for Cage the Elephant, copped a plea in a gun charge.
  2. RIP Cynthia Weil, a hugely successful songwriter for Dolly Parton, Barry Manilow and more. (Via Rick J)
  3. Ed Sheeran’s copyright problems over “Thinking Out Loud” aren’t over. There’s going to be an appeal.
  4. More Oasis reunion gig rumours: Etihad Stadium in Manchester in 2025.
  5. Go-Go’s a no-no.
  6. How do those LED wristbands they hand out at concerts work? Like this. (Via Sean)
  7. There seems to be an inexhaustible supply of “lost” Beatles photos. (Sean again)
  8. Want to join James Hetfield’s cigar club?
  9. Here’s a preview of Dee Snyder’s novel called Frats.
  10. Uh, Google? You’ve mixed up these bands. Actually, this is kinda funny.
  11. Get ready for this: Mick Jagger turns 80 next month.
  12. Gotta love these Indonesian women. VERY metal. (Rick J again)
  13. Coldplay has helped plant 5 million trees.
  14. Gross, dude.

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