Janet Jackson named BMI Icon. At the 2018 Broadcast Music, Inc (BMI) R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, the event recognized the singer as one of the most influential entertainers of all time. The show also honored Metro Boomin as the Producer of the Year and Un…
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Latest Industry: Russell Simmons, Yandex, Apple Music, House of Blues, Hispanic Music Consumption, Disney, More…
Amidst multiple sexual assault scandals, Russell Simmons quickly sells his home on the Sunset Strip. Sold for $8.13 million after just a month on the market, the music mogul’s home sits atop the Sunset Strip. Simmons bought the property for $5.9 milli…
Latest Industry: Music Tourism in Tennessee, YouTube Premium, Spotify, Aretha Franklin, Viagogo, ECM Records, More…
People still love to visit Tennessee. At the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam revealed record figures from tourism in the state – $20.7 billion. Tourism has aided local government across all 95 counties, with each co…
It’s Not Sony’s Fault If It Sold Fake Michael Jackson Songs
Judges say Sony and the Michael Jackson estate can’t be sued for three contested MJ songs — but no ruling yet on whether the songs are real or fake
Latest Industry: Michael Jackson Estate & Sony Music, Cardi B, Katy Perry, YouTube, Amazon, Lauryn Hill, More…
Appeals Court rules in favor of Sony Music and the Jackson Estate in ‘fake vocals’ suit. In 2014, Vera Serova, a Michael Jackson fan, sued Sony Music and the Jackson Estate. The Michael Jackson fan claimed the major label and Jackson’s estate falsely …
Latest Industry: Michael Jackson Estate & Sony Music, Cardi B, Katy Perry, YouTube, Amazon, Lauryn Hill, More…
Appeals Court rules in favor of Sony Music and the Jackson Estate in ‘fake vocals’ suit. In 2014, Vera Serova, a Michael Jackson fan, sued Sony Music and the Jackson Estate. The Michael Jackson fan claimed the major label and Jackson’s estate falsely …
Music Industry Unveils #LoveMusic Campaign to Ensure Copyright Directive is Passed
In a collective effort, the music industry has banded together to ensure Google finally pays music creators fairly. But, will the #LoveMusic campaign work? Following a heavily-financed smear campaign against the music industry led primarily by Google,…
Latest Industry: AIF, MusicLife, Spotify’s Songs of the Summer, Annex Tower Creative, BTS, Prince, More…
Blockchain-based solution raises $5 million to create ‘the world’s first music exchange’. MusicLife has closed a $5 million Series A Investment led by Metropolis VC. The blockchain music exchange company provides an ecosystem where f…
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…
Latest Industry: Pandora, American Airlines + Made in America, The Commodores, Sony Music, Journey, More…
Pandora signs office lease in Atlanta. Pandora Media has announced it will vacate its Atlantic Station offices following a deal for 50,000 square feet in the 21-story Campanile Tower in Midtown Atlanta. The company announced earlier this year it would…