Don in the Press/Blogs/etc.

[Delilah]

I only read excerpts from Lorelei’s book. I didn’t know she claimed to come up with that line from Wasted Time. For some reason I thought it was Loree Rodkin.

Nice summary, Soda, thanks!

So far it appears Spotify has not responded to the letter from Ultraviolet.

[CAinOH]

A women’s advocacy group wants Don’s music removed from Spotify.

“Women’s Group Wants Steven Tyler, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Don Henley, Ted Nugent Banned From Spotify” Ultimate Classic Rock, May 15, 2018

FYI: I was reading a story about R. Kelly today (original story is/was from Rolling Stone), and apparently Spotify has reversed its decision to ban his songs from their site:

The most prominent response to #MuteRKelly came from Spotify, which removed the singer's songs from its playlists in early May. "When an artist or creator does something that is especially harmful or hateful (for example, violence against children and sexual violence), it may affect the ways we work with or support that artist or creator," the company said in a statement at the time. Within weeks, the service killed the policy, saying it would not "play judge and jury" regarding artist behavior.

Just putting that out because of the mention of Spotify in this thread. Looks like there should be no worry about Spotify determining who gets played and who doesn't.

[sodascouts]

FYI: I was reading a story about R. Kelly today (original story is/was from Rolling Stone), and apparently Spotify has reversed its decision to ban his songs from their site:

Just putting that out because of the mention of Spotify in this thread. Looks like there should be no worry about Spotify determining who gets played and who doesn't.

I'm glad to hear it. In addition to the larger philosophical question, it opens up a can of worms where they have to start devoting time to deciding who's "bad enough" to get banned and justifying their decisions... perhaps this group's letter showed them that and made them decide to throw out the policy. If so, the letter really backfired!

[NightMistBlue]

New house in West Hollywood:

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/don-h...llywood-house/

I wonder if he really owns a 40-acre property in Malibu, could that be a misprint. Not even David Geffen could afford 40 acres in Malibu!

[sodascouts]

I wonder if he really owns a 40-acre property in Malibu, could that be a misprint. Not even David Geffen could afford 40 acres in Malibu!

Apparently not. It's a freaking farm!

He talks about it here:

"So when he finds himself on his hands and knees tending his vegetable farm in Malibu, he is reminded of his father's words, 'Someday, son, you will come to appreciate the land.'"

[East Texas Girl]

Apparently not. It's a freaking farm!

https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map...m/view/google/

Wow!!

[Brooke]

Now we know why he needs more money!

[New Kid In Town]

Now we know why he needs more money!

LOL ! Don has PLENTY of money. I know the sites are so-so but Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth at $225 million dollars. Any kind of land in Malibu is a smart investment.

[shunlvswx]

Don and also Vince will be honoring Dolly at her as MusiCares Person of The Year gala in February.

https://variety.com/2018/music/news/...3tpNJuPpMyOVTI

[sodascouts]

Congrats to Dolly and it's great that Don will be there!