Mitchell Peters

Mitchell Peters is a seasoned music journalist with over 15 years of experience at Billboard. As a weekend editor for Billboard.com, he covers breaking news and trending topics in the music industry with in-depth articles and on-the-ground event coverage. Prior to this role, Mitchell served as a senior writer and website editor in Billboard's Los Angeles office, where he wrote feature articles about top artists and music industry trends. He also oversaw the magazine's album reviews section and provided coverage of major events such as the Grammy Awards and Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Mitchell has previously worked at Pollstar, a concert trade publication, and his work has appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, Reuters, Grammy.com, Venues Today, Mass Appeal, and other publications. His reporting focuses on the touring business and the live entertainment industry.

Biography:  https://www.billboard.com/author/mitchell-peters-2/

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • Mitchell Peters consistently reports on music industry news with a neutral tone and no signs of personal or institutional bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest have been identified in Mitchell Peters' reporting.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • In one article, Mitchell reported contradictory information about Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' album and her hosting of Saturday Night Live. He also reported conflicting details about a car accident involving 2 Chainz, citing different sources for the vehicle models involved.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • Mitchell Peters does not employ deceptive practices in his reporting.

Recent Articles

Sinead O'Connor: Irish Singer Passes Away from COPD and Asthma at 56

Sinead O'Connor: Irish Singer Passes Away from COPD and Asthma at 56

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 July 2023 Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, renowned for her haunting rendition of 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' passed away in July 2023 at age 56 due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. She had cancelled tour dates following her son Shane's suicide earlier that year. Born in County Wicklow, O'Connor rose to fame with her debut album 'The Lion and the Cobra,' and gained international recognition with 'Nothing Compares 2 U.' Survived by three children.
Musician Ayres Sasaki, 35, Electrocuted During Live Performance at Solar Hotel in Salinopolis

Musician Ayres Sasaki, 35, Electrocuted During Live Performance at Solar Hotel in Salinopolis

Broke On: Thursday, 13 July 2023 Brazilian musician Ayres Sasaki, 35, died during a live performance at Salinopolis' Solar Hotel due to an electrocution caused by hugging a wet fan. Police are investigating the incident and Mariana, his wife of 11 months, seeks support following his tragic death.
Justin Timberlake Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated in Sag Harbor: A Tough Week for the Renowned Singer

Justin Timberlake Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated in Sag Harbor: A Tough Week for the Renowned Singer

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Renowned singer and actor Justin Timberlake was arrested on June 17, 2024 in Sag Harbor, NY for driving while intoxicated. Observed failing to stop at a sign and swerving, officer Michael Arkinson deemed Timberlake intoxicated based on signs such as bloodshot eyes and strong odor of alcohol. During the stop, Timberlake mumbled about ruining his world tour before being charged and released without bail. Performed at Chicago's United Center on June 21, addressing audience for first time since arrest. Sparked reactions online with criticism and support.
Dua Lipa's Memorable Double Debut as SNL Host and Musical Guest: A Night of Surprises and Optimism

Dua Lipa's Memorable Double Debut as SNL Host and Musical Guest: A Night of Surprises and Optimism

Broke On: Sunday, 05 May 2024 Pop sensation Dua Lipa made history as the first artist to host and perform musically on Saturday Night Live (SNL) in the same episode, marking her third appearance on the iconic sketch comedy show. On May 5, 2024, she graced the SNL stage with a hilarious monologue and debuted her third studio album 'Radical Optimism.' Unexpected encounters included bumping into her parents in the crowd and Chloe Fineman's off-key impression. Jerry Seinfeld made a surprise appearance during the show.

Rapper 2 Chainz Hospitalized Following Miami Car Accident

Broke On: Saturday, 09 December 2023 2 Chainz was hospitalized after a car accident in Miami. The rapper sustained neck injuries and is in stable condition. The accident involved three vehicles and the driver who hit 2 Chainz's vehicle is suspected to have been under the influence. 2 Chainz was in Miami for Art Basel weekend and was promoting his new album with Lil Wayne.

Taylor Swift Concert in Rio Postponed Following Fan's Death Amid Extreme Heat

Broke On: Saturday, 18 November 2023 Taylor Swift postponed her concert in Rio de Janeiro due to extreme heat conditions. A 23-year-old fan, Ana Clara Benevides Machado, died during the concert. The heat index in Rio hit a record high of 59.3 degrees Celsius (138.7 degrees Fahrenheit) on Friday and 59.7 degrees Celsius (139.5) on Saturday. Federal authorities have announced that free water would now be made available at concerts and other large events.