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WEDNESDAY 10.4.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It feels wrong to write headlines that tie music to tragedy, but it would be far worse to pretend the connection. Continue reading
Spotify Decides That Streaming Does Not Equal Reproduction, Distribution [Op-ed]
In what is turning into a defining battle with rightsholders, Spotify is now arguing that streaming is not the same as either reproduction or distribution and therefore not subject to. Continue reading
CelebrityAccess Complies List Of Venues, Concerts Affected As Texas Reels From Hurricane Harvey
While Hurricane Harvey has been downgraded to a tropical storm, the Gulf Coast of Texas is still grappling with the aftermath of heavy flooding that has affected the region. CelebrityAccess. Continue reading
When Does Brand Extension Stretch Too Far? Jimmy Buffet To Open Margaritaville Retirement Community
Most musicians are long past worrying about selling out to be in an ad or endorse a product; and one of the king's of brand extension has been Jimmy Buffet. Continue reading
Orlando To Purchase Pulse Nightclub, Create Memorial
The city of Orlando, Florida has announced plans to purchase the Pulse nightclub to turn the site into a memorial for the victims of the deadly mass shooting that occurred. Continue reading
Donald Trumps Own Viral ‘Freedom Kids’ Now Plan Lawsuit Against Trump Campaign
Some may recall the Trump campaign's singing/dancing 'Freedom Kids' from earlier this year. Now it looks as though the group's organizer will be suing the campaign after its violation of. Continue reading
Songwriters Deserve Better Than This, Says NMPA’S David Isrealite
A U.S. Department Of Justice decision to require 100% licencing of music has sent shock waves through the publishing and songwriting sectors. In this op-ed, David Israelite, the President and. Continue reading
The Revenue From A Single Taylor Swift Concert
For those curious about how much an A-list superstar like Taylor Swift makes off a single concert, a recent performance at a publicly owned stadium offers a unique look at such an. Continue reading