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Random music news for Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Rick and Morty: The Movie? Yes! Yay! Music news for December 11, 2024? Also yay!

  1. TikTok is headed to the US Supreme Court to see if it will be banned in America.
  2. Wait: Paul McCartney was involved in an alien musical?
  3. More down to Earth: Macca is now on a British coin.
  4. There’s a new call for a study/crackdown on the live concert ticketing business in America.
  5. Interesting how the US law banning bots has been used just once since 2021.
  6. Here’s another website that promises to offer better and more wide-ranging music recommendations than any algorithm.
  7. In case you missed the news, Iron Maiden has found a new drummer to replace the recently-departed Nico McBrain.
  8. You’ve heard about the fight in The Village People over the meaning and use of “YMCA,” right? It’s…weird.
  9. Nirvana, the sitar versions.
  10. Apparently your taste in rock and metal says something about your airline habits.
  11. ABBA’s avatar show contributes HOW MUCH to the British economy? Wow.
  12. Taylor Swift’s Eras tour has now officially grossed more than US$2 billion.
  13. A Nick Cave novel has been adapted for a TV show.
  14. KISS has a legal problem with their wig roadie. Yes, I typed that correctly.
  15. Snoop Dogg on Master Chef? Unlikely. Still….

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BONUS: This wasn’t necessary, but it was only a matter of time before someone did it. (Via Danny)

Alan Cross

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