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Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson are suing Sony Music Entertainment. The singers - two of the top former American Idol earners of all time - are claiming that Sony Music Entertainment has failed to turn over royalties of at least $10 million in value.



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My Chemical Romance has released a new track entitle "Fake Your Death," which appears on the bands forthcoming greatest hits compilation, May Death Never Stop You. The band, who announced their breakup back in March of 2013, have referred to "Fake Your Death" as their eulogy song. May Death Never Stop You will be released on March 24.



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Florida Georgia Line will be featured at the Stars for Second Harvest benefit concert at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on June 3. The tenth annual acoustic only event is hosted by songwriter Craig Wiseman. "We've been so incredibly blessed this past year and have always wanted to make it bigger than the music," Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley said in a statement.



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Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett is not a fan of social media outlets. In a recent interview with VICE magazine, Hammett says he stays away from them: "Well, personally, I don't give a f**k about social media. I'm not on Facebook, I'm not on Twitter, I'm not on Instagram, I'm not on all these other f****n' things that I don't even know about, and I don't give a f**k."



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Janet Jackson has shut down rumors that she and her new husband are already parting ways. A source close to the couple spoke with Entertainment Tonight earlier this week and says that rumors are entirely false and the couple are enjoying their young marriage. "The rumors about their marriage are a lie. They are very happy and very much together."



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Fast food chain Arby's purchased the Vivienne Westwood "Jelly Mould" hat worn by Pharrell Williams at the Grammys. The restaurant paid $44,100 for the head piece on eBay with proceeds going to the charity One Hand to AnOTHER. Pharrell hit Twitter to thank the purchaser following the sale of the hat: "Thank you to whoever bought my Grammy hat on @eBay for $44,100. Your donation benefit."



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Robert Kondrk, music chief for Apple Inc., says that, in light of the recent slide in music downloads, he's looking for more exclusive deals like the massively successful one between Apple and Beyonce on her recent self-titled album. Speaking at this year's Grammys Week, Kondrk urged labels to move in that direction, while blaming streaming services for siphoning off sales.



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Jennifer Lopez has released the cover image to her latest single, "I Luh Ya Papi," featuring a guest spot from French Montana. The image was shot during the video shoot for the song in Miami. For the shoot J-Lo was clad in form fitting white and surrounded by male underwear models on a yacht. "I Luh Ya Papi" debuts Wednesday, March 5 on Power 106's "New at 2" program.



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Eric Church has been confirmed for a performance on the legendary television series Austin City Limits this year. The appearance is scheduled for September 23, and Church will be playing tracks from his new release The Outsiders.



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Chris Brown, currently in rehab for anger management, says that he's okay with Drake and Rihanna rekindling their old romance. At one time, Breezy and Drizzy feuded over Riri's heart, but an insider tells TMZ that those days are over: "Sources close to Chris tell TMZ . . . the singer is copacetic over the duo rekindling their romance. Chris has his mind on his money . . ."



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