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10 Most Popular Halloween Songs 2017

Nielsen Soundscan and Billboard have named the ten most popular Halloween songs of 2017. The list includes several perennial favorites along with some newer tracks. Here, countdown style, are the 10. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/31/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amy Schumer, Home video, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Mandy Moore, Michael Jackson, Most valuable player, National Basketball Association

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Jigsaw Tops Tepid Domestic Weekend Box Office, Thor Smashes International Opening

In what proved to be a moribund weekend for domestic box office results, Lionsgate's “Jigsaw” led the pack with a $16.3 million debut in 2,941 North American theaters. Directed by. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/30/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Ben Affleck, Chris Hemsworth, God of Thunder (song), Jimmy Kimmel, Mark Ruffalo, Marvel Comics, Matt Damon, music, music business, Taika Waititi, Thor (film), Thor: Ragnarok

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What Does All Of This Action On Healthcare Mean For Musicians?

Musicians, by the nature of their craft are often self-employed and under capitalized making them particularly vulnerable to changes in health care and insurance. But there is so much noise. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/26/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Barack Obama, Bill Cassidy, Donald Trump, Jimmy Kimmel, John McCain, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell, Party leaders of the United States Senate, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Republican Party (United States)

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Jamendo Reports 50% Licensing Growth For 5000+ Indie Artists

Indie hub Jamendo is reporting 50% growth for its music licensing platform. 5000 of the 40,000 indie artists that have uploaded music to the platform have licensed a total of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/19/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Burger King, Google, Google Home, Jimmy Kimmel, New York City, Restaurant Brands International, Television advertisement, Whopper, Wikipedia

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Variety Poaches Two Senior Billboard Editors To Expand Music Industry Coverage

[UPDATED] Much like the music industry is rebounding, so too are the trade media that cover it. Irving Azoff co-owned Oak View recently bought Venues Today and is angling to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/24/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Awards, Donald Trump, Emma Stone, Jimmy Kimmel, Michael B. Jordan, PricewaterhouseCoopers, The Hollywood Reporter, The Matrix, The Wachowskis

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11 #SXSW Hacks For The Unprepared [Kosha Dillz]

With SXSW just a week a way, and with time running out to prepare, this helpful set of tips from rapper Kosha Dillz outlines eleven different ideas for those who find. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/08/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy Awards, Actor, Amazon Studios, American Broadcasting Company, Barry Jenkins, Ben Affleck, Jimmy Kimmel, Late-night talk show, Matt Damon, Twitter

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Oscar Performances Boost Song Sales 200% On Average

Nielsen Music tracked the seven songs performed during Sunday night's Oscar ceremony, and they received a collective 200+% sales boost. Here is the breakdown:

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy Award for Best Original Song, Academy Awards, Auli’i Cravalho, Can't Stop the Feeling!, Dolby Theatre, Jimmy Kimmel, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sting (musician)

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La La Land Lands Both Of Oscars’ Music Awards, Streams Soar

UPDATED: Last night's Oscars celebrated the best in film; and since most great films are anchored by music two awards were given that honored music. La La Land one them. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy Award for Best Original Song, Academy Awards, Auli’i Cravalho, Hacksaw Ridge, Jimmy Kimmel, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Los Angeles, Sting (musician)

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9 Examples Of Clever “Back to the Future” Marketing [Kosha Dillz]

Back to the Future day almost made me cry. Not because it was sad that I'm becoming older, but because so much amazing marketing is happening and so many of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Broadcasting Company, Back to the Future, Back to the Future Part II, Christopher Lloyd, Emmett Brown, Hill Valley (Back to the Future), Jimmy Kimmel, Marty McFly, Michael J. Fox, USA Today

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How to Get 8 Million Plays on YouTube Without Selling Out – Vincent Jacob AKA Yard of Blondes

"He said, 'Just make sure if you fail, you did what you wanted to do.' I took that to heart. I said, 'O.K., then that's what I'm going to do.'. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/02/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alec Baldwin, Apple Inc., Barbara Walters, Chris Rock, David Letterman, Facebook, Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Kimmel, Late Night (NBC), Late Show Top Ten List, Late Show with David Letterman, Napster, record label, Spotify, Steve Martin, Tina Fey, YouTube

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