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There are rare moments when you can actually feel history in the making. Wednesday night at the legendary Troubadour in West Hollywood was one of these moments. We are in the era of sensitive rock stars. On full display Wednesday evening were friends on stage honoring the history of the venue, embracing the warmth of […]
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There are rare moments when you can actually feel history in the making. Wednesday night at the legendary Troubadour in West Hollywood was one of these moments. We are in the era of sensitive rock stars. On full display Wednesday evening were friends on stage honoring the history of the venue, embracing the warmth of […]
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When Google issues a takedown notice, infringing links still readily appear. In 2009, then-Google CEO Eric Schmidt famously said, “If you have something that you don’t want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn’t be doing it in the first place.” Salon writer Natasha Lennard criticized Google for their lack of transparency. In an article slamming […]
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Did Tunecore stiff two of its original members? That’s the basis for a just-filed lawsuit that could cost the company millions in damages. It was a revolutionary idea back in the day. Any artist, anywhere, could upload their music to any digital platform. Pay a fee, and you could play. And, potentially reach millions […]
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So, how much may Justin Timberlake eventually owe? A judge won’t say just yet. Last February, disco artist Perry Kibble’s heir, Janis McQuinton, filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Justin Timberlake and Will.i.am. She claimed that both artists sampled her brother’s song, ‘A New Day Here Is Here At Last.’ According to McQuiton, Timberlake’s ‘Damn […]
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Promising more money to major labels, Spotify crossed the 140 million user mark. In an announcement on For Brands site, Spotify proudly announced that they have surpassed 140 million global monthly active users. They also guaranteed to pay $2 billion to major content owners in the next two years. Yet, the news was quickly muddled […]
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Big Bang’s GDragon’s USB album doesn’t only cause headaches for the Korean music industry, but for fans, as well. Following the launch of GDragon’s latest album, Kwon Ji Yong, the Big Bang leader quickly courted controversy. The Korean Music Content Industry Associated refused to accept the USB-only album. Now, fans have also lodged complaints about […]
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Gene Simmons wants to control the trademark on the famous ‘devil horns’ hand gesture. But did he really invent it? Gene Simmons is a major figure in 70s rock n’ roll. But did he actually invent the famous ‘devil horns’ hand gesture that has become synonymous with heavy metal? Yes, according to Simmons, who has […]
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With harsher laws targeting torrent sites, will this finally mean the end of The Pirate Bay? Or will it continue to thrive? Following Extratorrent’s mysterious closure in May, millions of illegal content infringers turned to The Pirate Bay. However, some feared that with governments worldwide dolling out harsher penalties, authorities would soon shut down popular […]
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SiriusXM’s parent company, Liberty Media, may be taking a harsh view of Tim Westergren. The founder and CEO has been accused of costing the company over $1 billion. It’s been a rocky period for Pandora’s founder and CEO Tim Westergren. A recent study has shown that in the past year alone, teenagers and young adults […]
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