Editorial Standards
Last updated Nov. 5, 2026
Accuracy and sourcing
- Every factual claim is backed by a source we link. We prefer primary sources: an artist’s own statement, a full interview, a label announcement, a court filing, an official chart or certification.
- When we rely on another outlet’s reporting, we name and link it.
- Social media posts, fan accounts and forum threads are leads, never proof.
- We say clearly what is confirmed, what is alleged and what is unknown.
Legal cases and allegations
- We read the filing before we report it. We say “alleges” or “according to the complaint” until a court decides.
- We ask the people involved for comment when we can, and say when they did not respond.
- We do not publish rumours about crimes, deaths, health or private lives as fact.
Quotes
- Quotes are copied exactly from the original source, which we link. We never invent or “clean up” a quote in a way that changes its meaning.
- We quote at most a couple of lines of song lyrics, only to discuss them.
Independence
- Advertisers, affiliate partners and sponsors do not influence what we cover or what we say.
- Affiliate links are disclosed in the article. Sponsored posts are labelled “Sponsored”.
Images
- We use images we have the right to use: our own graphics, licensed photos, Creative Commons photos with credit, US government public-domain images, and official embeds. Every image is credited.
Headlines
- Headlines state the news. We do not use misleading or withholding headlines.
Language
- American English, AP style. We avoid slurs; when a quote contains one we mask it.
Bylines
- Every article carries the name of the real person responsible for it. Our authors’ bios are on their author pages.
Feedback
- Tell us if we got something wrong: corrections@choruswire.com. We reply within 48 hours.