Salt-N-Pepa are speaking out about their legal battle with Universal Music Group. In a new interview with Good Morning America, the rap duo — Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton— explained their decision to sue their record company more than 30 years after first signing their contract. Salt-N-Pepa filed …
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Salt-N-Pepa wants the rights to their music’s masters. On Monday, the rap duo — Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton — sued Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing the label of violating the Copyright Act by not allowing the musicians to reclaim control of their music’s intellectual property 35 years …
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John Mulaney has learned a few things about life from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This sounds like the setup for a joke. But the comedian, late-night host, and low-key music obsessive has long been fascinated with the Cleveland institution, the artists it deems worthy for inclusion (or …
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced this year’s inductees: Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Soundgarden, and the White Stripes will join the class of 2025 in the performer category. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will be presented with the Musical Influence Award; Philly …
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New Kids on the Block released a video for their new song “Bring Back the Time” last week that’s perhaps the most potent expression of nostalgia we’ve ever seen. It’s the past in its purest, most uncut form, like it was created in Walter White’s secret basement laboratory and injected …
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