The producer of the film Bohemian Rhapsody has secured the rights to make a biopic about Michael Jackson from the late singer’s estate. Graham King and his GK Films will also have access to Jackson’s complete music catalog for use in the fi…
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There’s Hope for Radio Reform, After All — Congress Introduces the ‘AM-FM Act’ to Overhaul Terrestrial Copyright Laws
US-based terrestrial radio stations don’t pay royalties on the broadcast of recordings. The newly-introduced ‘AM-FM Act’ is aiming to change that. Once upon a time, terrestrial radio enjoyed a convenient relationship with major recor…
The Week’s Top U.S. Festivals & Tours, Presented by SeatGeek
The most popular concert tickets, tour stops, and artists around the country, based on SeatGeek data through Wednesday, November 20th. Welcome to our weekly report on the world of live music, based on exclusive data from SeatGeek, a ticketing platform …
The Pretty Things — The Most Important Band You Don’t Know
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Phil May from the band, The Pretty Things. One of the most influential people in rock history, and you’ve probably never heard of him. Phil May is a founder of a band called The Pretty Things. He founded th…
Department of Justice Scraps Decades-Old ‘Paramount’ Consent Decrees — Is Music Next?
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicated it will ask a court to scrap the decades-old ‘Paramount’ consent decrees. The antitrust decrees are designed to protect movie theaters from studio control. The consent decrees have been in place …
Taylor Swift Fans Raise $1,000 To Publicly Shame Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun
A pair of fans of Taylor Swift raised more than $1,000 in a GoFundMe a campaign to publicly support Swift in her ongoing battle with Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta. Haley Spalding and Kyle Graden used the funds to pay for two digital billboards in N…
Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against Michael Jackson Estate Are Likely To Proceed
The 2nd District Court of Appeals in Los Angeles indicated that it would ultimately restore the lawsuits filed by two men who accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse in Leaving Neverland. In a tentative ruling, the court said that the lawsuits filed by…
TikTok Parent Company ByteDance Plans Music Streaming Service to Rival Apple & Spotify
A new report claims the Chinese company behind TikTok plans to launch a music streaming service. ByteDance could launch the new music streaming service before the end of 2019. The Financial Times broke the report, claiming music executives are keen to …
Big Machine Backs Down, Agrees to Let Taylor Swift to Play Her Own Music Live
Looks like Taylor Swift just won the rights to play her own songs at the American Music Awards. The high-profile battle between Taylor Swift and her former label Big Machine took a surprising turn this morning. After initially refusing to allow Swift …
Lizzo Sued by Former Postmates Delivery Woman Accused of Stealing Food
A former Postmates delivery woman is suing Lizzo after the singer-songwriter accused her of stealing her food. Tiffany Wells is suing Lizzo — whose real name is Melissa Jefferson — for libel, emotional distress and false-light invasion of p…