L.A. Times - Entertainment — For years, Marty Singer has been the lawyer celebrities call when their reputations are in danger, but as people come forward with allegations of sexual harassment, his dramatic bullying could be seen as part of the problem. more info

XLR8R — On September 22, John Barera & Will Martin will drop their second album, Proceed to the Root, via 2MR. Proceed to the Root follows 2014's Graceless album and a string of EPs on Argot, Episodes, Just Jack, Basement Floor Records, and Zakim. Althoug... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Paramount earlier this week announced that Dec. 23 would be the release date for "Silence," Martin Scorsese's long-gestating movie about Portuguese Jesuits on a mission to spread Christianity in Japan. The studio will put out the film, which Scorsese... more info

Reuters — (Reuters) - A press conference announcing federal fraud charges against former hedge fund boss Martin Shkreli took an unusual turn Thursday with a question about a $2 million copy of a Wu-Tang clan album he bought in May. more info

XLR8R — Boston producers and roommates John Barera and Will Martin will issue their debut LP together via Panorama Bar resident Steffi's Dolly imprint in October. read more more info