Anti-Israeli groups like BDS are stepping up pressure against Lana Del Rey and other artists scheduled to perform at the Meteor Festival in Israel next month. Last week, a group of more than 50 top entertainment and music industry executives publicly b…
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Tencent Music’s $30 Billion IPO Is Reportedly Arriving In a Matter of Weeks
Expect Spotify to earn a massive windfall from Tencent Music’s upcoming IPO launch. According to a new report, Tencent Music has already set a date for its IPO in the US. Citing IPO Zaozhidao, a reputable WeChat-based news blog, TechNode reports Tencen…
The Supreme Court Formally Asked to Review the DMCA — By a Porn Company
Why hasn’t the Supreme Court reviewed the Constitutional legality of the DMCA? That’s a complex question, though numerous entertainment industries would certainly invite the process. That includes the adult entertainment industry, whose bu…
Creative Rights Group CEO Jeremy Geffen Found Dead at 40
Music industry veteran Jeremy Geffen was found dead on Wednesday night at his Beverly Hills home. At this stage, few details related to the cause of death have been confirmed. 40 is simply too young, and uncomfortable questions are now surrounding the…
BMG Wins a ‘Substantial Settlement’ Against Cox Communications Over Copyright Infringement Claims
After years of litigation, publishing and music rights heavyweight BMG has just scored a ‘substantial settlement’ against ISP Cox Communications. The following is a developing story; please check back for ongoing updates throughout the day …
Latest Industry: Live Nation, Eventbrite, PlayPass, CTS Eventim, Lana Del Rey, gener8tor, EIF, More…
Live Nation and Optus announce partnership. Optus, an Australian telecommunications company, and Live Nation Australia have announced an exclusive multi-year partnership. Optus Perks will deliver exclusive access to ticket presales at select Live Nati…
Sirius XM’s CEO: ‘We Simply Cannot Support the MMA In Its Current Form.”
Sirius XM Radio chief executive Jim Meyer is doubling down against the Music Modernization Act, accusing its proponents of brokering ‘backroom deals’ and waging a disinformation war. So who’s right? Proponents of the Music Modernizati…
A Powerful Coalition of Music Industry Executives Back Lana Del Rey’s Decision to Play Israel
Lana Del Rey is moving ahead with plans to play Israel in September — and some powerful music industry executives got her back. Last week, Digital Music News broke the news that Lana Del Rey had agreed to play the Meteor Festival, situated in the Galil…
Should the Music Industry Force ISPs to Become Copyright Enforcement Agents?
Grande Communications argues that no, American internet service providers shouldn’t have to do the music industry’s job. Yesterday, a federal judge dealt Cox Communications a fatal blow in its bitter case against BMG. Judge Liam O’Grady ruled in favor …
European Commission Granting ‘Unconditional Approval’ to Apple’s Shazam Acquisition, Report Says
Apple + Shazam: It’s a deal that’s getting ‘recognized’ by European authorities! The European Commission (EC) is set to approve a $400 million buyout of Shazam, according to a Reuters report surfacing this evening (August 22nd)….