One liners: Beyonce, Bright Eyes, Wiley, more
Beyoncé releases 'Black Parade' with proceeds going to her black business fund, and Bright Eyes, Wiley, Lamb Of God and others announce or release new music.…
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CMU Digest 22.06.20: Apple, Live Nation, COVID-19, EMI Records, The Carters
CMU's weekly digest covers Spotify's welcome of the EU Apple investigation, Live Nation's artist contract memo, calls for COVID-19 support and Universal relaunching EMI Records.…
Beyonce and Jay-Z sued over Black Effect monologue
Jamaican choreographer Dr Lenora Stines has sued Beyoncé and Jay-Z, claiming her voice was used without permission on the track 'Black Effect' from their 2018 album 'Everything Is Love'.…
One liners: Polydor, Atlantic, Megan Thee Stallion, more
Polydor promotes Lucy Dann and Stephen Hallowes to Marketing Director, Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce release a 'Savage' remix, and Mogwai release a soundtrack for charity.…
Jay-Z says sitting during Super Bowl national anthem wasn't a protest, just forgetfulness
Jay-Z says he and Beyonce did not sit during the Super Bowl national anthem as a protest, claiming it was an oversight while focused on the show.…
Sony/ATV confirms Beyonce deal
Sony/ATV has confirmed it has signed Beyoncé to a publishing deal covering her entire catalogue, following her move from Warner Chappell alongside Jon Platt.…
One Liners: Beyonce, Kano, Jhene Aiko, more
Beyoncé has reportedly signed a new publishing deal with Sony/ATV, while Kano, Jhene Aiko and Creeper release new material and the Teenage Cancer Trust announces its Royal Albert Hall line-up.…
Etta James says she was only joking
Etta James says her comments about Barack Obama and Beyoncé at a Seattle gig were a joke, though she admits feeling left out of the inauguration.…
Etta's not impressed that Beyonce stole her song
Etta James has reportedly criticised Beyoncé for singing At Last at Obama's inauguration ball, a song she sang as James in the film Cadillac Records.…
Aretha, Obama, Beyonce
Aretha Franklin sang at Barack Obama's inauguration, and Beyonce performed at the evening celebration, where she sang At Last as Obama danced with his wife.…
Beyonce track could cause economic collapse
A New York University study claims songs with steady beats, such as Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies', coincide with periods of economic volatility.…
U2, Springsteen etc, to perform at presidential celebration
A host of major artists, including U2 and Bruce Springsteen, will perform at a celebration of Barack Obama's inauguration at the Lincoln Memorial on 18 January.…