Tag: Pharrell Williams

Musicians Dominate Most Dangerous Celebrities Study

In its 10th year, McAfee’s Most Dangerous Celebrities study names which celebrities generate the most dangerous search results that could expose consumers to malware. Amy Schumer comes in at No. 1,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/28/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy Award, Academy Award for Best Picture, Adam Levine, AEG Live, Alanis Morissette, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Pharrell Williams

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Apple Music Has 17 Million Paid Subscribers, Loves Exclusives, Says CEO Tim Cook

At the start of today's launch event, CEO Tim Cook said that Apple now has 17 million paid subscribers, up from 15 million since June. While the the Apple Music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/07/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, James Corden, music industry, OneRepublic, Pharrell Williams, Spotify, Sweet Home Alabama, The Late Late Show (Irish TV series), The Late Late Show with James Corden

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Music Publishing News Roundup 9.2.16: Musicians Support “Blurred Lines” Appeal • Spotify Creates Own Tracks • ASCAP EXPO 2016

Hundreds of musicians, including Hans Zimmer, R. Kelly, and Linkin Park filed a brief in support of the appeal of last year’s “Blurred Lines” ruling. The song was found in violation. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 09/02/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Blurred Lines, Hans Zimmer, Linkin Park, Marvin Gaye, Pharrell Williams, R. Kelly, Robin Thicke, The Black Crowes, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

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200+ Musicians File Joint Brief In Support Of “Blurred Lines” Appeal [Read The Full Document]

More than 200 musicians and songwriters have filed a joint brief in support of overturning the verdict in the Marvin Gaye Estate vs. the writers of the hit "Blurred Lines.". Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/31/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Blurred Lines, Earth, Hans Zimmer, Marvin Gaye, Pharrell Williams, R. Kelly, Rivers Cuomo, Robin Thicke, Shirley Bassey, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Wind & Fire

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Hans Zimmer Wins Copyright Lawsuit And An Apology, As Pace Of Copyright Claims Accelerates

The case against Hans Zimmer over music from "12 Years A Slave" was dismissed last week. Whatever side you're on, however, its still an indisputably lucrative time to be a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/29/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: " copyright infringement, 12 Years a Slave (film), Academy Awards, Associated Press, Ed Sheeran, Gaye family, Got to Give It Up, Marvin Gaye, Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke

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Music Publishing News Roundup 8.26.16: Clive Davis Honors Pharrell • MPA Joins Operation Creative • Women In Music Event

Clive Davis is honoring singer-songwriter Pharrell with his Legend in Songwriting Award at the 12th annual Songs of Hope event on September 15 in California. The event benefits the City. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 08/26/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Babyface (musician), Burt Bacharach, California, City of Hope National Medical Center, Clive Davis, Dr. Luke, Duarte, John Debney, Mike Posner, Pharrell Williams

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Why Hip-Hop, Dance Are Leaving Rock Behind In Streaming Era

In all the fuss surrounding the recent streaming exclusive deals being struck between artists and streaming services, rock music has been conspicuously absent. Here we look at why genres like. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/25/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Adobe Flash Player, Apple Inc., Brian Eno, David Bowie, Frank Ocean, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, New York City, Pharrell Williams, YouTube

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Frank Ocean Releases “Blonde” As Apple Music, iTunes Exclusive And Free At Pop-Up Shops

Frank Ocean has debuted his much anticipated album "Blonde" exclusively on Apple Music and iTunes. The unconventional release is the latest in a growing list of major artists who are. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/21/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, André 3000, Apple Inc., Artist, Boys Don't Cry (film), Brian Eno, Channel Orange, Frank Ocean, iTunes, Jamie xx, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Los Angeles, McDonald's, Pharrell Williams, The New York Times

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Why You Must License Your Samples

Here we learn from pioneering hip-hop group De La Soul's sample licensing woes the importance of getting proper clearance for sample use early one, and why doing so is important. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/15/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: " copyright infringement, Amy Wadge, Ed Sheeran, Ed Townsend, lawsuit, Marvin Gaye, music industry, Pharrell Williams, Warner Music Group, YouTube

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Inspiration Leads To Lawsuit: Ed Sheeran Sued For Two Songs Sounding Similar To Old Songs

Popular singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran has been slapped with two lawsuits on the somewhat arbitrary grounds that his songs have stolen 'the heart' of compositions written Matt Cardle and, once again, Marvin. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/15/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: " copyright infringement, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Ed Townsend, Led Zeppelin, Let's Get It On, Marvin Gaye, Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, The Beatles

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