Despite strong support among U.S. Senators for the Music Modernization Act (MMA), opposition from Sirius XM Radio could be lethal. If so many Senators support the Music Modernization Act, why isn’t it advancing? Just this week, National Music Pub…
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Latest Industry: Tekashi69, FanFair Alliance, Copyright Directive, Eventbrite, Pussy Riot, Mac Miller, More…
Promoter cancels Tekashi69 concert at the University of Central Florida over his predophilia charge. The cancelation comes after a petition decrying the rapper’s past sexual misconduct raised over 6,000 signatures. Per the Orlando Sentinel, Tekashi69 …
Exclusive: Gibson Guitar Could Emerge from Bankruptcy In Just a Few Weeks
Gibson Guitar’s arduous bankruptcy could be coming to a close, according to negotiation details now emerging. A few months ago, we first reported that Gibson Guitar was about to enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Now, it looks like Gibson is likely to…
Hollywood Is Doubling Down on Streaming Piracy – But Is This a Problem for the Music Industry?
Will the RIAA benefit from the MPAA’s latest move against piracy? To tackle the ongoing rise of online piracy, the Motion Pictures Association of America (MPAA) has taken on a new strategy. The MPAA has hired an important government law and lobbying gr…
Exclusive: The Major Labels Are Announcing a New Vinyl Records Specification Next Month
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is planning a major upgrade to its longtime vinyl records specification. The RIAA, which represents major labels Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Universal Music Group, is now planni…
Doug Morris Becomes the Sixth Executive to Leave the CBS Board
Doug Morris marks the sixth CBS board of directors departure. The exodus follows a growing sexual misconduct scandal surrounding Les Moonves, who recently left his position as chief of the network. Morris joined the CBS Corporation board of directors …
Tributes Pouring In for Mac Miller from Childish Gambino, Chance the Rapper, Snoop Dogg, Elton John, G-Eazy, Others
Since Mac Miller’s death on Friday, tributes from fellow rappers and famous musicians have been pouring in. Childish Gambino was one of the first, honoring Miller during a concert in Chicago. Donald Glover asked fans not to film his tribute to p…
Chart Wars: Apple Music Unveils 116 Global Music Charts
Apple’s music charts, along with those from its competitors, begs the question – Do we really need Billboard anymore? In a software update rolled out to some iOS users earlier today (September 7th), Apple Music unveiled a new feature – 116 “Top 100” mu…
Mac Miller Dead at 26; Drug Overdose Suspected
Rapper Mac Miller has died of an apparent drug overdose. Mac Miller (real name Malcolm James McCormick) has died at age 26, according to details just confirmed by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The rapper apparently succumbed to a drug over…
Tidal’s 4th Benefit Concert Is a Go — 100% of Proceeds to Criminal Justice Reform
Tidal’s fourth annual benefit concert has been announced for Tuesday, October 23rd in Brooklyn. The Tidal X: Brooklyn concert will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY with proceeds benefiting criminal justice reform across the country….