UTG was launched from a small dorm room in the upper half of Michigan’s lower peninsula. From day one people have asked us to cover Kid Rock and ICP because we share an origin state, but other than a few major headlines neither artist has been given that much time on our front page…until now. […]
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The Curious Tale Of ICP, Kid Rock, And A Mysterious Glass Dildo
July 23rd, 2014 
James Shotwell 
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Conor Oberst’s Rape Accuser Retracts Statement
July 14th, 2014 Tyler Osborne Another week, another story of the internet using half-truths in place of hard facts. Joanie Faircloth, who allegedly was sexually assaulted by Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst, came out today and retracted her statement, saying that she made her entire story up for attention. In a notarized letter from her lawyer, the statement goes on to […]
Glenn Danzig Suing Former Bandmate Over Misfits Merch
May 8th, 2014 Kriston McConnell If you are a fan of the old school punk band known as The Misfits, then there’s a chance you know who Glenn Danzig is. Just in case you don’t, here’s a quick rundown. The band formed in 1977, and Danzig fronted them from 1977 to 1983. Jerry Only (Gerald Caiafa) is also an original […]
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Conor Oberst Files Defamation Lawsuit Over Rape Allegations
February 20th, 2014 James Shotwell Bright Eyes‘ Conor Oberst has filed a new defamation lawsuit against a woman who claimed she was raped by the singer when she was sixteen years old. In December 2013, a then-anonymous XOJane commenter responded to an article on the website detailing what it was like to date an abusive rock star, writing: “I was […]
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Co-Founder Of Emmure Calls Band & Label Out, Threatens Lawsuits
February 19th, 2014 Kriston McConnell Yesterday, Emmure announced the details for their upcoming full-length album, Eternal Enemies. The group has come under fire in the past for releasing offensive merchandise, and now they are receiving criticism for one of the song titles on the new album. This time though, the band has offended their ex-founding member, Ben Lionetti. It seems […]
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Prince Drops $22 Million Lawsuit Against Bootleggers
January 31st, 2014 Kyle Florence Bootlegging, or the act of filming and sharing videos shot at live music performances, is one form of piracy that is often overlooked by many, but one which still carries with it harsh consequences. Several days ago, 22 Prince fans found this out the hard way when the music megastar decided to sue each of […]
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Quentin Tarantino Suing Gawker For Sharing Leaked ‘Hateful Eight’ Script
January 27th, 2014 James Shotwell Do not mess with a creative man scorned by piracy. The Hollywood Reporter is running a story this morning that claims filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is suing Gawker after the news and entertainment website posted his leaked Hateful Eight script without his permission. Last week, Quentin Tarantino made headlines worldwide after revealing to Deadline he would […]
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Prince Suing Bootleggers For $22 Million
January 26th, 2014 Kriston McConnell Bootlegging nowadays is incredibly easy to do. You just need a decent camera and a steady hand, and you’re good to go. Most people don’t think twice about sharing videos shot at a live music performance, but it’s something that can still get you into a lot of trouble. While a lot of artists have […]
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The FBI Has Arrested IsAnyoneUp? Founder Hunter Moore
January 23rd, 2014 James Shotwell Remember Hunter Moore? Not long ago he was the king of IsAnyoneUp?, the revenge porn site that made international headlines after a series of complaints that several images hosted on the outlet were stolen (as opposed to being submitted). Well, he’s now in FBI custody. According to a new report on Gawker, both Moore and […]
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ICP Suing FBI For Labeling Their Fans As A “Gang”
January 8th, 2014 Kriston McConnell Whether you are a fan of Insane Clown Posse or not, you may know about the report that the FBI’s National Gang Intelligence Center published back in 2011 labeling Juggalos as a “loosely organized hybrid gang.” Shortly after, the hip hop duo responded by threatening to take legal action against the FBI and Justice Department […]
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Evanescence Singer Suing Wind Up Records For Mismanagement
January 3rd, 2014 Kriston McConnell There are bands who were there for you during certain periods of your life. Break ups, high school, marriage, divorce, etc. For me, it was high school, and that band was Evanescence. They’ve been off the mainstream radar for a while, but now it seems that they’re making headlines again. Not with a new album […]
Rick Ross Is Suing LMFAO
January 3rd, 2014 James Shotwell Don’t mess with the boss. Maybach Music Group CEO Rick Ross is reportedly suing LMFAO over a sample found in their hit song, “Party Rock Anthem.” The rapper believes the pop group’s use of the phrase “Everyday I’m shuffling” contravenes his 2006 track ‘Hustilin”, which features the line “Everyday I’m shufflin’.” The Hollywood Reporter states […]
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