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Random music news for Friday, December 28, 2018

December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Aretha Franklin, Chris Brown, Elvis, Iggy Azalea, IRS, Jay Z, Justin Bieber, Rolling Stones, Scorpions, Taylor Swift

The alleged “greatest game ever played” took place this date 60 years ago. Was it really that great? Debate that

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The IRS Just Sent Michael Jackson’s Estate a Bill for $700,000,000

February 8, 2017February 7, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment IRS, Michael Jackson, Taxes

You record that correctly. A tax bill for SEVEN HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS. WTF? It all has to do with the

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Nelly’s Fans Have Come Up with an Interesting Way to Solve his Tax Problems

September 15, 2016September 14, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment IRS, Nelly, Spotify

Rapper Nelly has some nasty headaches with the IRS. A cheque must have been lost in the mail because the

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Michael Jackson’s BILLION DOLLAR Tax Bill

April 21, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments IRS, Michael Jackson, Tax

A few years ago, a conversation like this took place. “Hello, Michael Jackson estate? This is the IRS. Sorry for

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Random Music News for Friday, July 17, 2015

July 17, 2015July 17, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Amazon, Bobbi Kristina Brown, City and Colour, Courtney Love, Damon Albarn, Dave Grohl, Emmys, Glenn Danzig, Gorillaz, ICP, IRS, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Nick Cave, Reggae SumFest, Sonic Highways, Tidal

Here’s hoping for a better day. Still in Montego Bay as a guest of Reggae SumFest–and last night went really,

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This John Oliver Bit Will Make You Re-Evaluate Michael Bolton

April 14, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments IRS, John Oliver, Last Week Tonight, Michael Bolton

Yes, THAT Michael Bolton. Do yourself a favour and watch all 18 minutes of this bit from Last Week Tonight.

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Michael Jackson’s Estate vs. the IRS, Round…Whatever

February 9, 2014February 8, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments IRS, Michael Jackson, Taxes

The IRS and the estate of Michael Jackson are little far apart when it comes to determining how much the

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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