Despite a widely circulated report that YouTube plays would be added to Billboard’s chart calculations, no firm decision has been made, industry sources tell Hypebot. In fact, given the backlash, it may not happen at all. ____________________________________ A reported decision to add YouTube plays, including user generated videos, to Billboard’s…
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RIAA Lists Top Music Pirate Sites, YouTube MP3 Rippers
The RIAA has submitted its annual list of "notorious" music piracy websites to the U.S. Government. The report his heavily populated with YouTube MP3 ripping sites, but also includes many the usual suspects, including The Pirate Bay and Rapidgator. Stream-Ripping Sites – Mp3juices.cc – Convert2mp3.net – Savefrom.net – Ytmp3.cc –…
CHANGES @ AEG • Atlantic Records • Superbowl Halftime • peermusic • Dualtone • MORE
Rebeca Leon is leaving AEG Presents / Goldenvoice after 11 years as head of Latin Touring to focus on her management company, Lionfish Entertainment. Clients include Juanes and J. Balvin, as well non-music content projects. • Label veteran Kevin Weaver has been promoted to the new position of President, Film…
UPDATE: Billboard May Add YouTube Plays To Chart Calculations
UPDATE: YouTube plays may be added to the calculations that determine the Billboard charts, according to a new report. The move comes at a time when the music industry is already battling YouTube over the size of payments. ________________________________ YouTube plays are being added to the spins + plays calculation…
Mixcloud Signs Landmark WMG Direct Licensing Deal For Curated Audio Streaming
Mixcloud, which has served as a platform for DJ sets, music podcasts and other long form audio since 2009, has finalized a deal with Warner Music Group. Negotiations with UMG and Sony are in the advanced stages, according to sources. _________________________________________ London based audio streaming platform Mixcloud has announced a…
Jason Aldean Performs Tom Petty’s "! Won’t Back Down" On "SNL" In Tribute To Las Vegas Victims [WATCH]
[UPDATED] Jason Aldean, who was on stage when the carnage began last week during the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest festival, opened this week’s “Saturday Night Live” by paying tribute to the victims and to Tom Petty, passed away suddenly last week. _______________________________________ This weekend’s "Saturday Night Live" opened with…
Rock Hall Of Fame 2018 Nominees Announced: Radiohead, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Nina Simone Among 9 First Time Nominees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the 19 nominees of its 2018 class overnight. Nine, including Rage Against The Machine, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Moody Blues and Nina Simone are among nine first time Rock Hall nominees. The complete list of 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees….
A Look Inside The ‘Despacito’ Hotstreak
The unquestionable ‘song of the summer’, we here look at how the groundwork for Despacito’s nineteen week run by the many years of mixing Latin Caribbean, and African music, as well as an earlier hit by the Biebs himself. _________________________ Guest post by Glenn Peoples, Music Insights and Analytics at…
Aaron Bay-Schuck, Tom Corson To Lead Warner Bros. Records, Cameron Strang To Exit [OFFICIAL]
New WMG CEO Max Lousada is putting his stamp on the company with a major change in the executive suite of his flagship label. Current Warner Brothers Records Chairman and CEO Cameron Strang will step down at the end of 2017, and Aaron Bay-Schuck and Tom Corson will be named…
4 Indicators K-Pop Band K.A.R.D. Is Bound For Worldwide Success
The past months have seen a number of shake-ups in the music charts; with Despacito dominating the summer, and Cardi B bumping out Taylor Swift. Now, a new player is entering the game in the form of K.A.R.D.; and if stats are any indicator, this is just the beginning of…