QUICK HITS: Springsteen DWI • Troy Carter joins SoundCloud • Sony/ATV rebrands • big NY venues reopen • more

Bruce Springsteen was charged for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving in his home state of New Jersey.

According to the New York Post, a spokesperson for the National Park Service said the 71-year-old rock legend was arrested on Nov. 14th at Gateway National Recreation Area in Sandy Hook, New Jersey.

According to TMZ, which first reported the arrest, Springsteen is due for his day in court in the “next few weeks” where he will face charges of DWI, reckless driving, and consuming alcohol in a closed area.

• SoundCloud has appointed music and tech exec Troy Carter to its board of directors.

Carter will also serve as a strategic advisor to SoundCloud Chief Executive Officer, Michael Weissman, and the company’s board on a variety of issues related to the music industry, including new business models, artist development, and artist services.

• Sony/ATV has rebranded as Sony Music Publishing after 25 years and introduces a new brand identity with a redesigned logo and revitalized mission.

“Driven by the leadership of Chairman & CEO Jon Platt, the renewal of the Sony Music Publishing name signifies an important step in the company’s evolution and further aligns the business with Sony’s powerful entertainment brands.” The rebrand reflects the identity of Sony, as “A Creative Entertainment Company with a Solid Foundation of Technology.”

• New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that the state is relaxing rules for large sports and entertainment venues around the state, allowing them to resume hosting events with a limited capacity.

The new rules, guided by a pilot program conducted by the NFL team Buffalo Bills, major stadiums and arenas with a capacity of 10,000 or more people can re-open with a capacity of 10% starting on February 23rd.

Apart from the capacity restrictions, some further limitations are in place. All fans and staff will need to provide a negative PCR test within 72 hours of an event to attend. As well, indoor arenas enhanced air filtration, ventilation and purification standards and observe social distance seating requirements.