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San Antonio Amends Kanye’s Contract to Ensure He Does Not Sing About Hitler or Sell…
San Antonio city staff have been directed by the mayor to amend Kanye’s contract so he agrees not to perform songs about Hitler or sell swastika merch. San…
‘Michael’ Box Office Gross Now Surpasses Two Lord of the Rings Movies
As the Michael Jackson biopic inches closer to $1 billion, the film surpasses two Lord of the Rings films in its box office gross. Michael continues to grow…
Pandora Doubles Down on Push to Invalidate the MLC’s ‘Asserted Authority to Prosecute’…
Pandora is doubling down on its aggressive push to effectively invalidate the MLC’s ability to sue – this time by citing a new appellate court decision…
Are Older Artists Pushing Themselves Too Hard? Rod Stewart and Lionel Richie Both…
Lionel Richie and Rod Stewart both experienced unsteadiness on stage this week, sparking concerns that older musicians are pushing themselves too hard…
Bassnectar is Now Plotting a Serious Comeback, Spearheaded by the Person Who First Signed…
Bassnectar is making a comeback in a big way, with Paula Moore’s Greater Music Group signing the EDM legend to a new management deal. Paula Moore, the CEO of…
Suno Launches ‘Spark’ Artist Incubator Program, Offering Unsigned Acts ‘A Grant to…
As it grapples with multiple copyright suits – and continued criticism – Suno has launched an artist incubator program called Spark. The AI music platform…
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino Personally Met with Trump Prior to DOJ’s Abrupt…
Legal documents reveal that Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino personally met with Trump and other White House officials ahead of the DOJ settlement. Legal…
HarbourView Snags Plum IP from Max Martin + Shellback Songwriting Duo
HarbourView Equity Partners announces a strategic partnership with powerhouse songwriting duo Shellback and Max Martin. IP-focused investment firm HarbourView…
Gaming-Focused Licensing Platform Reactional Music Scores $2.8 Million EU Grant, Plots…
As it eyes a “transition to large-scale commercial deployment,” gaming-focused licensing platform Reactional Music has scored a €2.5 million ($2.8 million)…
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