According to a Reuters report, French media conglomerate Vivendi is now appointing a number of investment banks to divest as much as 50% of its share in Universal Music Group. The move coincides with an explosive first-half financial report for UMG. T…
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CTS Eventim Assumes a 48% Stake In FNAC-Owned France Billet
CTS Eventim, a leading provider of ticketing services, has acquired a 48% stake in France Billet. France Billet is a popular and growing distributor of tickets for events held in France. The majority of France Billet is owned by European conglomerate …
Marshmello, William Morris Endeavor Finalize Broad Representation Deal
EDM producer and DJ Marshmello has signed a comprehensive deal with William Morris Endeavor (WME). Moving forward, Marshmello’s record contracts, live performance contracts, television and film appearances, and business dealings will all be negotiated …
Bon Iver, Dashboard Confessional, Patty Griffin Sign Onto the Anti-Trump ’46 for 46′ Tour
The ’46 for 46′ concert tour has a singular goal: get a Democratic candidate into the White House. Activists Kyle Frenette and Christopher Moon recently unveiled plans to hold 46 concerts in 46 states in an effort to promote and support the Democratic …
Rapper Tay-K Sentenced to 55 Years In Prison for Murder, Aggravated Robbery
Rapper Tay-K, whose real name is Taymor McIntrye, was just sentenced to 55 years in prison for murder and aggravated robbery. Tay-K is 19 years old, and if he serves the entirety of his sentence, he will be 74 years old when he’s released. He was also…
Showtime Cues Up ‘Hitsville,’ One of the Most In-Depth Motown Documentaries to Date
The Berry Gordy-backed Motown documentary, ‘Hitsville,’ is slated to premiere on August 24th. Showtime’s much-anticipated Motown documentary, Hitsville: The Making of Motown, is now scheduled to broadcast on August 24th. Directed by brothers Gabe and B…
In a Major EU Test, DailyMotion Fined €5.5 Million for Failing to Remove Infringing Content
In a well-watched case, Dailymotion has been tagged with a €5.5 million ($6.1 million) fine for failing to proactively remove copyrighted videos. French video-sharing website Dailymotion has been fined €5.5 million (about $6.1 million) by Italy’s Court…
All Charges Dropped Against the Swede Who Physically Attacked A$AP Rocky’s Bodyguard
Swedish prosecutors have dismissed the counterclaims filed against A$AP Rocky’s accuser. Charges have been dismissed against one of the Swedish nationals who was involved in a fight with A$AP Rocky and his crew. The news was announced in a statement f…
After Ditching CAA for UTA in 2015, Mariah Carey Returns to CAA
Guess CAA isn’t so bad, after all. Mariah Carey’s 2015 departure from the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) made numerous headlines — and may have had an impact on other artists. Now, it looks like Carey has re-signed with CAA, which will immediately resu…
LAPD Raids YG’s Hollywood Hills Home After a Massive Police Gunfight
Rapper YG is currently being investigated for murder, and police recently searched his home for evidence that may connect him to the crime. The 29-year-old artist, whose real name is Keenon Jackson, wasn’t home when Los Angeles police presented the sea…