Several years ago, Aspire Music Group filed a lawsuit against Cash Money Records and Universal Music Group (UMG). The first label claimed it had signed Drake to a contract in 2008. Aspire was co-founded by Cortez Bryant, who once served as Lil Wayne’s…
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SiriusXM and Pandora Radio Unveil ‘Creative Partnership’ With Drake
Strengthening Pandora Radio, parent company SiriusXM has unveiled a new partnership. SiriusXM and Pandora Radio have established a “creative partnership” with Drake. The move – described as an “extensive deal” – comes just five months after Liberty Med…
Pan European Collecting Societies Agree on Standards for Digital Royalty Processes
A large group of Pan European collecting societies, music publishers, and rights agencies have unveiled a functional digital royalty processing working group. The Technical Online Working Group Europe – or TOWGE – includes STIM and GEMA’s joint venture…
Rapper Belly Files Lawsuit Against Coachella a Year After Unprovoked, Brutal Attack by Security Guards
Two years ago, Ahmad Balshe – better known as Belly – suffered a major incident at Coachella. On April 20th, 2018, 25 unnamed security guards brutally attacked the rapper backstage. Balshe had attempted to pass through the VIP area backstage after wai…
With Major Artists Now Released From Their Contracts, Woodstock 50 Scrambles to Find New Performers
No New York. No headliners. Still no tickets available and no official permit. Now, with all major artists ‘released’ from their contracts, what should we expect from Woodstock 50? Woodstock 50 has now become a shell of its former self. Following mu…
Live Nation Acquires Controlling Stake in Mexican Promoter OCESA Entertainment
Live Nation has confirmed yet another major acquisition. In little under a year, the live entertainment giant has acquired DF Entertainment, Neste – forming joint venture Neste Live! – Norway’s Tons of Rock Music Festival, PDH Music in Denmark, and Los…
Apple Music Confirms DJ Khaled Will Now Serve as the Company’s First ‘Artist-in-Residence’
Apple Music has unveiled its first ‘Artist-in-Residence.’ Confirming the news, DJ Khaled posted a video of himself on Instagram with a “Major Alert” notice. “Bless up @applemusic for making me the very first artist-in-residence ever for @applemusic ?.”…
NYU Professor and Pianist Calls Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ Similarities with ‘Joyful Noise’ a “Coincidence”
So, did Katy Perry’s producers, including Dr. Luke, copy Marcus Grey’s 2008 single, ‘Joyful Noise,’ to create the smash-hit ‘Dark Horse?’ The case all started in July 2014. Christian rappers Marcus Gray (i.e., Flame), Emmanuel Lambert (i.e, ‘D.A.’ Tru…
Amazon’s Unique Audio Ads Beta Test for Its Freemium Music Service Fails to Impress Major Brands
Earlier this year, Amazon quietly launched an ad-supported tier of its own music streaming platform. The service remains available to users in the U.S. who have an Alexa-enabled device. Prior to the surprise launch, Amazon had already reached an agreem…
Exaggerating His Acquisition, Businessman Henry Cárdenas Purchases Arena Bogotá
Cardenas Marketing Network’s (CMN) top boss has confirmed a major acquisition. Henry Cárdenas, the company’s President and Executive Director, has reportedly returned to Colombia to “fulfill his professional dream” of owning and operating Arena Bogotá….