EMI Counter-Sues Kanye West For Breach Of Contract
Kanye West has been hit with a lawsuit by his longtime music publishing company EMI, alleging breach of contract. The suit, filed in Federal court in Manhattan, follows Kanye’s own January. Continue reading
Kanye West Sues Roc-a-Fella, Def Jam, UMG, EMI and More
Kanye West has filed a pair of lawsuits against EMI Music Publishing and Roc-a-Fella Records, UMG Recordings, Def Jam and merchandiser Bravado International Group in an apparent attempt to free. Continue reading
Opposition To Sony Acquisition Of EMI Publishing Grows
Last week, Sony told EU anti-trust regulators that it was ready to close its deal to acquire EMI music publishing. If the sale is approved, Sony, already a behemoth in. Continue reading
Sony Takes $2.3B Controlling Stake In EMI
With a check for $2.3 billion, Sony has become the world's largest music publisher. The deal adds a catalog of more than two million songs from EMI Music Publishing, including hits. Continue reading
Sony In Talks To Buy EMI Music Publishing For $4B
EMI Music Publishing is for sale for $4 billion, and Sony is reportedly first in line. Access Industries, the owner of Warner Music Group, is among those also expressing interest in. Continue reading
Most Common Music Publishing Agreements Explained
While there may be significant frustration among music composers at low streaming rates and other challenges making money in the music industry, there is still a good deal of money. Continue reading
