After more than 56 years, the city of Shreveport has issued a public apology for the way Sam Cooke was treated. Cooke wrote ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ after experiencing injustice at the hands of law enforcement and hotel staff. Mayor Adrian Perkins of S…
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Live Nation Is Now the Sole Owner of Bonnaroo
According to a new report, Live Nation plans on exercising a buyout clause to purchase the rest of Bonnaroo. Live Nation bought a controlling interest in the festival back in 2015. Billboard reports that the transaction will take place before next year…
Woodstock 50 Loses Its $18.4MM Investment; Downgrades Its Venue to 1/3rd the Original Size
A panel of New York appellate judges has denied an appeal sought by the organizers of Woodstock 50. The organizers hoped to force the restoration of $18.4 million in festival funds promised by Dentsu, the Japanese conglomerate partner who bailed. Dents…
Primary Wave Acquires a Minority Position in Premier Music Group Agency
Primary Wave Music Publishing has taken a minority equity interest in Premier Music Group. Premier was founded by former Downtown Music co-founders Josh Deutsch and Terence Lam. The company will utilize Primary Wave’s considerable financial and artisti…
Warner Music Inks a TV-Focused Imprint With Cloudco Entertainment
Warner Music Group’s Arts Music division has launched an imprint with Cloudco Entertainment. The multi-season deal will cover music released from the hit Hulu original series, Holly Hobbie. The show’s theme song is the first single released, with othe…
DEAG Buys Into Another Major Concert Player In Switzerland
European live music promoter DEAG has acquired a majority stake in two Swiss live concert companies. The buy-ins involve Live Music Production and Live Music Entertainment, owned by promoter and event organizer Michael Drieberg. Drieberg has been a suc…
Facebook Reverses Led Zeppelin Album Cover Ban After Public Outrage
After public outrage over an aggressive ban surrounding the Houses of the Holy album artwork, Facebook has reversed their decision. The company even promised to restore the previously deleted posts. A spokesperson for Facebook addressed the issue after…
Cardi B Indicted On Felony Assault Charges In Queens Strip Club Brawl
Cardi B has been indicted on felony assault charges in connection to the brawl that took place at a Queens strip club last year. The Queens district attorney’s office refused to comment on the charges the 26-year-old rapper faces. Court records show th…
Sprite Spotlights Rising Hip-Hop Artists In Its New ‘Thirst for Yours’ Campaign
Sprite is launching a new advertising campaign to highlight rising stars in the hip-hop community — and further tap into an extremely lucrative demographic. The new ‘Thirst For Yours’ campaign is a multi-year platform designed to highlight musicians, d…
Logic Announces a Joint Venture With Def Jam – Introducing BobbyBoy Records
Logic — Sir Robert Bryson Hall II — has announced a joint venture with Def Jam Recordings. His label, formerly known as Elysium Records, will be relaunched as BobbyBoy Records. The artist roster for BobbyBoy Records includes singer-songwriter John Lind…