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'Jackson Clause' Could Let Labels Suspend Drug-Abusing Artists

'Jackson Clause' Could Let Labels Suspend Drug-Abusing Artists Filed under: News , Holy Hell If record label bosses get their way, they would be able to penalize artists for drug use just like pro sports leagues. A new contract clause named after Michael Jackson could become commonplace in the music business in the wake of the singer's drug-related death. According to the Guardian , music executives are at work on industry-wide guidelines, titled "The Jackson Clause," as a means to allow record labels to suspend self-harming artists until they seek treatment to recover from substance abuse and [...]
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