Sum 41's Deryck Whibley Writes About Alleged Sexual Abuse by Former Manager, Treble Charger's Greig Nori: Music Biz Headlines

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

Gen Z Is Spending More on Concerts Than Anyone Else & More Lessons From Luminate x Billboard Live Music Webinar

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