Sum 41's Deryck Whibley Writes About Alleged Sexual Abuse by Former Manager, Treble Charger's Greig Nori: Music Biz Headlines
Also this week: Jacob Hoggard found not guilty of one charge of sexual assault.
Deryck Whibley
Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley Alleges Sexual Abuse by Former Manager in New Memoir ‘Walking Disaster’
Whibley details sexual harrassment allegations against Sum 41’s former manager, Greig Nori, who did not respond to The Times’ request for comment. – Rachel Brodsky, L.A. Times
Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley Alleges Band’s Former Manager Sexually Abused Him
Reached by phone late Monday, Greig Nori said that he had not seen the book or heard the allegations, prior to coverage published online Monday evening. “These are false allegations,” he said. Mr. Nori has retained a defamation lawyer. - Josh O'Kane, Globe & Mail
Jury Finds Jacob Hoggard Not Guilty of Sexual Assault
Jurors in Haileybury, Ont., deliberated less than 6 hours before returning the verdict. The Hedley frontman nonetheless remains behind bars as he serves a five-year sentence for a different sexual assault conviction — a case jurors did not hear about during this trial. – Canadian Press
It All Came Back to Celine Dion For Her Hilarious, Gatorade-Drenched Sunday Night Football Intro
If you had Celine taking a sports drink bath on your bingo card this year it's time to play the Power Ball. – Gil Kaufman, Billboard
Forty-plus and Thriving, the Cameron House is Still a Revered Home for Live Music in Toronto
After more than four decades, the Cameron House remains a popular live music hub on Queen Street West. – Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail
Land Back Records Helps Indigenous Musicians Amplify Their Craft and Culture
Dakota Bear created Land Back Records as a platform to support the growth of Indigenous musicians in an industry not built with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in mind. – Suneet Gill, Georgia Straight
The Band Stars Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its Album ‘Set Yourself on Fire’
The Toronto by way of Montreal group played the newly refurbished Concert Hall Oct. 3 through 5. – Ben Rayner, Toronto Star
In Conversation With Hamilton-based Rapper Cadence Weapon and Broken Social Scene's Brendan Canning
The Star compiled the two musicians’ favourite spots in Toronto's cultural scene as they also discussed their new music residencies. – Asma Sahebzada, Toronto Star
Canadian Piano Phenom Jaeden Izik-Dzurko Among the Highlights of October Concert Calendar
Izik-Dzurko’s Edmonton Symphony Orchestra debut is one October concert calendar highlight in classical, opera and jazz. Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail
Caribou: Honey Review – This AI-aided Album is Dubious on so Many Levels
A dissenting review of the new album says: Running out of ideas, the Canadian musician has used AI to alter his voice into rappers and singers – a dismally insular style of working that produces little of note. – Ben Beaumont-Thomas, The Guardian
Opinion | Hip-hop Heads, Longhairs and a John Williams Tribute
What do you get when you mix hip-hop heads with longhairs? “LTtheMonk and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra,” an evening of original music by Hamilton-based hip-hopper Liam Tyndall, accompanied by 10 musicians from the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. on Oct. 9 at The Cotton Factory. – Leonard Turnevicius, Hamilton Spectator
Veteran Music Critic Lenny Stoute was Known for his Unconventional, Freewheeling Style
Mr. Stoute, a self-described “born romantic” who by his own admission “sort of drifted into” music writing, was a cultist. – Brad Wheeler, G&M
International
It Is Time to Break It Up’: Inside the DOJ’s Blockbuster Lawsuit Against Live Nation
The Justice Department has accused the live-music behemoth of “abuse, exploitation, and self-dealing.” Live Nation says the DOJ is “being extremely disingenuous” about why the system is broken. The battle could decide the future of the concert industry. – Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone
Pink Floyd Sells Recorded Music Assets to Sony. Could Publishing Be Up for Grabs Next?
The band's lucrative publishing catalog was not included in the current deal, sources confirm. Billboard estimates how much it could fetch.– Ed Christman, Billboard
Ticketmaster Pauses Transfer of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tickets Amid Reports of Hacks and Theft
With less than a fortnight before the final leg of the tour begins, Ticketmaster has paused ticket transfers for all remaining shows until three days before each event. – Toronto Star
Lauryn Hill Sued by Fugees Bandmate for Fraud Over Tour. She Says the Lawsuit is ‘Baseless’
Fugees rapper Pras sued his bandmate Lauryn Hill for fraud on Tuesday over the group’s shortened 2023 reunion tour, saying she took advantage of his criminal conviction to force an unfair contract on him. – Maria Sherman & Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
The half-hour conversation looked back at the last few years of post-COVID growth, and discussed the challenges and opportunities that will dictate the next era. – Eric Frankenberg, Billboard
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’ Is Both Confronting And Stunning
Let me say, ‘Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’ succeeds on both a historical level and an entertainment level. This is brilliant theatre. – Noise11
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 120 People, Attorney Says
An attorney said Tuesday he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. – AP
Guitar Played by George Harrison in Early Beatles Days Could Fetch US$800K at Auction
Bought from a music store in the band’s birth city of Liverpool, Harrison played the Futurama guitar in the early 1960s when the band performed at the Cavern Club, toured Germany and made their first official records for Polydor. –Reuters
Luke Bryan Clarifies Comments About Beyoncé and Country Music
After receiving backlash for stating that Beyoncé should "come to an award show and high five us," the country artist circled back online: "I respect Beyoncé and I love how loyal her fans are." – Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone
Paul Simon on disability, drive and the mystery behind his greatest songs
He halted his career after decades of hits, then a dream one night changed everything. From New York to swinging London and apartheid South Africa, he explains his epic journey. – Dave Simpson, The Guardian
