Allen names album, gets US visa
Lily Allen has named her new album 'It's Not Me, It's You' and says she has been granted a new US visa after hers was revoked in 2007.…
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BMI appoint new Europe artist/label liaison man
American performing rights body BMI has appointed Simon Aldridge as Senior Executive, Writer & Publisher Relations for Europe, based in London.…
Jackson Five reunite, sort of
The Jackson Five received a lifetime achievement award at the BMI Urban Awards without Michael, who reportedly owes them $840,000 in unpaid royalties, with Janet presenting it.…
Jackson Five reunion cancelled
The Jackson Five reportedly refused to share a stage with Michael Jackson at the BMI Urban Awards over $840,000 in unpaid royalties.…
Kobalt appoints former BMI man Nick Robinson as Senior VP Business Development
Music publisher Kobalt has appointed Nick Robinson, formerly of US royalty society BMI, as Senior VP Business Development, based in London to find new writers and artists.…
Earle Hagen dies
Songwriter Earle Hagen has died aged 88, having composed TV themes for shows including The Andy Griffith Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show.…
Britney back in the studio
Producers JR Rotem and Sean Garrett reportedly say they are working with Britney Spears in the studio, and a source says she is experimenting with a new album.…
Musicians awarded at BMI Film & TV Awards
Over 80 musicians were honoured at the BMI Film & Television Awards in Los Angeles, with Christopher Young receiving the Richard Kirk Award and Pete Townshend winning three awards for CSI work.…
Country music awards
Kenny Chesney was named Entertainer Of The Year at the CMA Awards, while Sony/ATV became the first publisher to win Country Publisher Of The Year at all three US rights society awards.…
Gabriel honoured at BMI Awards
Peter Gabriel received an Icon Award at the BMI Awards in London, where KT Tunstall, Natasha Bedingfield and James Blunt also won prizes for US airplay.…
HIM man approached re Bond theme
Bond composers David Arnold and Don Black have reportedly approached HIM's Ville Valo about writing the theme for the next 007 film, according to the Star.…
BMI revenues rise to $839 million
US royalty body BMI has reported revenues of over $839 million for the year to June, distributing $732 million to songwriters and publishers, up 8%.…