Los Angeles Opera’s investigation of sexual-harassment accusations made against Spanish opera singer Plácido Domingo has concluded, and the probe’s findings indicate that 10 of the claims are credible. Last year, Domingo, who helped found LA Opera, w…
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Cardi B Warned by Federal Trade Commission Over Instagram Post
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued official warnings to multiple celebrities and social media influencers — including rapper Cardi B — over disclosure violations. The rapper touted detox tea company Teami on Instagram without meeting FTC spo…
Spotify CEO Instructs Stockholm Employees to Work from Home Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
>The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) >pandemic> has prompted multiple music industry companies, including the Big Three labels and BMI, to advise their employees against unnecessary travel. Now, Spotify has taken its preventative measures a …
Mojo Music & Media Acquires Larry Gatlin Publishing Catalog
Mojo Music & Media, a music publishing and social media management company, has acquired the publishing catalog of Larry Gatlin, a longtime asset to the country and gospel genres. The deal encompasses more than 300 songs, including some of Gatlin’s…
Today In Coronavirus Cancellations: A Rundown of Recently-Cancelled Music Industry Events
Here’s a roundup of the concerts, music festivals, and industry functions that have been put on ice due to coronavirus concerns during the last 24 or so hours. The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has had a significant worldwide impact. H…
Newly-Discovered Insect Species Named After Lady Gaga
A graduate student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has named a newly discovered treehopper species after Lady Gaga. Brendan Morris said he was inspired to base the treehopper’s name off Lady Gaga because the insect, like the artist, is hi…
Sorry, SXSW Will Not Be Offering Refunds
The SXSW 2020 saga has taken yet another unfortunate turn, as a recent letter to the mega festival’s badge holders made clear that they won’t be receiving refunds for their passes. Instead, those who paid to attend the 10-day-long Austin event will be …
7digital Secures a Critical Loan to Keep the Lights On
7digital has sealed a critical loan from a UK-based lender, prolonging the company’s hunt for profitability. London-based digital music and radio services platform 7digital has secured a 12-month, $646,000 (£500,000) loan, and company executives …
ICM Partners Acquires London’s Primary Talent International
Global talent agency ICM Partners has acquired Primary Talent International, a London-based live music organizer that’s worked with an array of prominent artists. As ICM Partners represents many well-known bands and musicians (in addition to entertainm…
Fyre Festival’s Andy King Embarks on a UK Speaking Tour — A ‘Fyre Side Chat’
Andy King was one of the few employees to emerge unscathed (and rather well-liked) from the Fyre Festival fiasco, and now, he’s hitting the road to speak of his behind-the-scenes experiences and observations. Dubbed “A Fyre-Side Chat with Andy King,” t…