A new music streaming service from ByteDance called TikTok Music might be on the way. Here’s what we know. After the discovery of ‘TikTok Music’ trademarks and several TikTok Music Twitter accounts earlier this year, it’s hardly…
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Diddy Drops $185 Million to Acquire Multiple Cannabis Operations
Diddy drops $185 million to acquire multiple cannabis operations in New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois. Sean “Diddy” Combs is purchasing licensed cannabis operations in three states for up to $185 million in a merger of Cresco Labs and C…
Singer Aaron Carter Dies at 34
Singer and rapper Aaron Carter, younger brother of the Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, has passed away at age 34. A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson has said police were investigating the suspicious death at Carter’s…
BMG and Logan Media Entertainment Launch Label to Focus on ‘Resurgent Established Artists’
BMG and Logan Media Entertainment have launched a new label, Tag8 Music, to focus on ‘resurgent established artists’ with albums from Blue, Pixie Lott, and Roachford. BMG has partnered with management company Logan Media Entertainment (LME)…
Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel Reveal Three Stadium Dates in 2023 as Broader Co-Headlining Tour Materializes
Stevie Nicks reveals three stadium dates in 2023, with Billy Joel co-headlining, as a broader tour begins to materialize. When Stevie Nicks teased in an Instagram post that she was “excited to hit the road” with Billy Joel in 2023 for a one…
Steve Lacy’s Hometown Los Angeles Show Streaming on Amazon Music
Steve Lacy’s hometown Los Angeles show will stream exclusively through Amazon Music and Prime Video from The Greek Theatre with opener Fousheé. Amazon Music and Prime Video announced they will exclusively stream Steve Lacy’s sold-out November 11 …
Jury Awards Major Labels $46.8 Million In Grande Communications Copyright Infringement Verdict
A jury awards major record labels $46.8 million in RIAA vs. Grande Communications lawsuit verdict. An Austin federal jury has found Grande Communications liable for willful infringement of 1,403 copyrighted sound recordings. The Texas-based internet pr…
Peloton Loses 200,000 Members In A Single Quarter as Losses Continue
Peloton lost nearly 200,000 members in a single quarter as losses continue to mount for the exercise company. The company revealed its financial results for Q3 2022, ending the quarter with 6.7 members. That’s down from 6.9 million just the previ…
Sony Music Masterworks Acquires Majority Stake in Dubai-Based MAC Global
Sony Music Masterworks has announced a new majority investment in Dubai-based MAC Global. MAC Global is a regional concert promotion, talent management, and events and production company. It was founded in 2014 by Rob McIntosh and Daniel Goldberg and i…
Composer Sarah Schachner Abruptly Departs ‘Modern Warfare II’ Soundtrack Project
Composer Sarah Schachner abruptly departs the ‘Modern Warfare II’ soundtrack project, citing challenges working with the game’s audio director, Stephen Miller. Composer Sarah Schachner has stepped down from scoring the soundtrack for …