Who should collect, count, and administer mechanical licenses for songwriters and publishers under the Music Modernization Act? Major publishers say there shouldn’t be a selection process — as they’ve already amassed a majority coalition of the indust…
Author archives: Paul Resnikoff
Super Bowl Ratings the Lowest In 10 Years — Maroon 5 Didn’t Help
Sunday’s lackluster Super Bowl LIII drew tepid ratings. A decidedly dull battle between the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots drew the game’s worst ratings in nearly a decade. But a lot of viewers and potential participants checked out before …
Colin Kaepernick’s Attorney Calls Maroon 5’s Super Bowl Explanation a ‘Cop Out’; Cardi B Confirms She Turned Down the Gig
Maroon 5 remains on blast for agreeing to perform at the Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show. Maroon 5’s decision to play the Super Bowl’s marquee Halftime Show remains an incredibly controversial move. Now, none other than Colin Kaepernick’s attorney is pu…
Colin Kaepernick’s Attorney Calls Maroon 5’s Super Bowl Explanation a ‘Cop Out’; Cardi B Confirms She Turned Down the Gig
Maroon 5 remains on blast for agreeing to perform at the Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show. Maroon 5’s decision to play the Super Bowl’s marquee Halftime Show remains an incredibly controversial move. Now, none other than Colin Kaepernick’s attorney is pu…
Jussie Smollett Breaks His Silence on Chicago Hate Crime: “I’ve Been 100% Factual and Consistent”
Empire star Jussie Smollett has now issued his first statement following a heinous hate crime attack in Chicago. Jussie Smollett, the fast-rising actor on the hit series Empire, is now speaking out following an ugly hate crime attack in Chicago. The al…
Irving Azoff’s GMR Accused of ‘Deliberate Witness Intimidation’ In Radio Licensing Dispute
The ugly war between Irving Azoff’s Global Music Rights and major US-based radio stations continues. Looks like ‘hugging it out’ isn’t an option in this ugly legal war. Just this week, performance rights organization Global Music Rights (GMR) and terre…
Chicago Police Coming Up Empty In Jussie Smollett Hate Crime Investigation
An investigation into an attack on Empire star Jussie Smollett is producing few clues. The attack was heinous and unconscionable. Early on the morning of Tuesday on the 300 block of East North Water Street in Chicago, Empire actor Jussie Smollett was b…
The RIAA Demands That a Virginia Court Hear Its Case Against Russian Stream-Ripper FLVTO.biz
After a quick defeat on jurisdictional grounds, the RIAA is appealing its case against FLVTO.biz and its owner, Russian-based Tofig Kurbanov. The Recording Industry Association of America, which represents major labels Universal Music Group, Warner Mus…
‘Leaving Neverland’ Director Claps Back at the Jackson Family — ‘They Have a Very Precious Asset to Protect’
“Every time a [Michael Jackson] song plays, a cash register goes ‘ka-ching’.” Documentary director Dan Reed is now clapping back against the Jackson family and estate, and defending his controversial film. Reed, not known for shyness around controversi…
RIAA Lawyers Botched a Big One Against FLVTO.biz — So What’s Next?
The RIAA received a stunning defeat at the hands of Russian stream-ripper, FLVTO.biz. The decision could have far-reaching implications for US-based music, film, TV, fashion, film, and other IP-focused industries. This was sort of like the Los Angeles…