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Apple Is Prepping a Netflix-Style Video Streaming Service — and Potentially Bundling Music Into It
According to a new report, Apple’s rumored streaming TV service will be launching later this spring. The report cites several unnamed sources and is primarily about Amazon’s efforts to scale back some of its video content. The report states that Apple …
Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Musical Is Headed to Broadway
Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill is headed to Broadway. Producers for the show say it will open next fall, but no specific date or theater was given. The production had one previous 10-week, sold-out run at the American Repertory Theater in Cambr…
Fyre Fallout? Ellie Goulding, Rita Ora Promise Greater Transparency in Influencer Posts
As the stink continues to grow around paid influencer endorsements for Fyre Festival, several UK celebrities have agreed to disclose if they have been paid to promote products on social media. Singers Ellie Goulding and Rita Ora, models Alexa Chung, Is…
Ahead of Planned Rollout in India, Spotify Officially Partners with T-Series
Will Spotify’s deal with T-Series help it shore up subscribers amidst fierce competition in India? Spotify has made a new deal. The streaming music giant has officially confirmed its partnership with India’s T-Series, a major music and film company. T…
Kentucky Governor Slams Lil Wayne as a ‘Has-Been’
Kentucky’s Governor Matt Bevin doesn’t think too fondly of Lil Wayne. After the Alabama-Clemson half-time show last Monday, Kentucky’s Governor, Matt Bevin, tweeted the following message. “Way to ruin an entertaining @Imaginedragons half-time concert w…
UnitedMasters Reveals More Details About Its Lucrative NBA Deal
UnitedMasters’ deal with the NBA sounds like a great opportunity for indie artists. Just over a week ago, UnitedMasters unveiled a lucrative deal with the NBA. The league will feature select indie musicians across its digital properties and social comm…
Axe and Soundcloud Offer Aspiring Rappers and Producers a Chance to Work with Lil Yachty and Zaytoven, but with a Catch
Because for Axe and SoundCloud, you’ll enjoy a custom can of body spray over any kind of future royalties. Axe has a relatively new idea. Partnering with SoundCloud, Lil Yachty, and Zaytoven, the brand – better known for its body sprays supposedly ‘irr…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren ‘Absolutely Supports’ the Music Modernization Act — But No Senate Vote Yet
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren officially added her name to the list of Music Modernization Act supporters on Monday. But so far, no word on a broader Senate vote. This is the most substantial piece of music industry legislation in decades — i…
Straight Outta Staten Island? An Ol’ Dirty Bastard Movie Is Reportedly In the Works
According to a new report from the Hollywood Reporter, you can expect to see a new biopic about Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard soon. Sony’s Columbia Pictures and RZA are set to produce the film, though the studio refused to comment. …