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
MTV Names 2017 “Woodies” Emerging Artists Nominees, Voting Is Exclusively On Snapchat
MTV today announced the 2017 edition of its emerging artists awards, the “MTV Woodies.” Fans can only vote for each award by taking a screenshot of their favorite artist on. Continue reading
Music Publishing News 1.6.17: Great Year For Lawyers Ahead • BMI Fights Radio Rates • George Michael Tributes
2017 will bring with it a number of court cases that will affect music publishers, songwriters, and copyright as a whole. First, the Radio Music Licensing Commission and performing rights organization. Continue reading
Ray Wadell Exits Billboard After 30 Years, But He’s Not Retiring
Long time Billboard writer, Ray Waddell is leaving the trade magazine to work with Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff at their recently launched Oak View Group. Wadell has covered live touring. Continue reading
Spotify Adds Specially Recorded 2 Song “Singles” From John Legend, Tove Lo, Local Natives, D.R.A.M., Juanes, 15 More
Spotify continues to add original programming and promote its own playlists (if you can call two songs a playlist) with the launch of weekly "Singles" that include a track from. Continue reading
Can You Name All The Musicians And Celebrities In This New Apple Beats Headphones Ad?
Apple debuted a new celebrity-filled video ad for Beats wireless headphones via Twitter on Monday. Set to Disney 's Pinocchio song "I've Got No Strings" it features a plethora of musicians and other celebrities. Can. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
This week, music commentators make their voices heard as they weigh in on Lyor Cohen's joining with the Google Empire and why YouTube will likely drive him crazy, as well as hear. Continue reading
Irving Azoff Claims YouTube “Pirates” Are “Really Evil”
The CEO and Chairman of Azoff MSG Entertainment, Irving Azoff, is leveling some heavy criticism at YouTube in very public war as he attempts to get the popular video sharing. Continue reading
