Brutally ‘job-shamed’ actor Geoffrey Owens is now experiencing a benevolent reaction from established stars. That includes the charitable Nicki Minaj. For those burnt out on Nicki Minaj’s ‘diarrhea of the mouth’ tirades o…
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British Music Exports Top £400m ($518m) — Though Brexit Looms Large
Global demand for British superstars has reached an all-time high, according to industry analyst BPI. Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, and Sam Smith all helped the British record industry to pull in a whopping £408m in international sales last year. But BPI warn…
Game Changer? Spotify Inks Three Carrier-Bundled Billing Deals In Indonesia & Thailand
Apple Music wants to bump Spotify out of the top spot for global music streaming dominance. Spotify is making moves to avoid that fate. Both companies have employed unique strategies to obtain new subscribers, from exclusive concerts, podcasts, mercha…
A Fresh Battle Erupts Between Spotify and the Music Industry Over Music Videos
Spotify needs major labels and publishers, and major labels and publishers need Spotify. But that doesn’t mean they have to like each other. Several months ago, Spotify unveiled an interesting plan. The company would offer select indepen…
Beats by Dre Is Now the Official Headphone of the NBA
Beats by Dre just became the official headphone partner of the NBA. The announcement was made today by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. The new deal covers a wide range of marketing and merchandising opportunities for both sides. But this is even broader th…
Dr. Luke Scores a Major Victory in $40 Million Lawsuit Against Kesha
Dr. Luke’s multi-million dollar defamation case against Kesha could serve as a major precedent against inexperienced, up-and-coming stars, PR firms, and lawyers. In a major victory for Dr. Luke, New York Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Schecter ha…
Who Wrote the Powerful Music for Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ‘Just Do It’ Ad?
A new Nike ad starring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is set to debut during Thursday night’s season-opening game. But who penned the stirring background music? Kaepernick is the high-profile athlete chosen by Nike to deliver its powerf…
Breaking: Notorious Pre-Release Leak Site ‘Music Mafia’ Is Suddenly Offline
Music Mafia has gone offline, sparking speculation that the RIAA may have successfully cracked down on the site’s operators. Music Mafia gained mainstream attention last year when it released two Kanye West tracks online before the album dropped….
Apple Is Revealing Another Documentary Exclusive — This Time from Paris
Despite the cancellation of the Apple Music Festival in 2017, Apple continues to host concerts for specific artists. The latest is a concert to celebrate the new album Chris by Christine and the Queens — with a special sweetener attached. The concert w…
Music Modernization Act: NMPA President Calls Sirius XM ‘Hypocrites’ and ‘So Pathetic’
As the Music Modernization Act (MMA) amasses greater Senatorial support, Sirius XM Radio remains a threatening opponent. At last count, the Music Modernization Act enjoyed overwhelming support from U.S. Senators. Ahead of the weekend, attorney Dina La…