Bob Dylan denies 1960s sexual abuse claim
Bob Dylan has denied a lawsuit alleging he sexually abused a twelve-year-old girl in 1965, filed shortly before New York's temporary Child Victims Act window closed.…
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CMU Digest 09.08.21: COVID insurance, Sony Music, Spotify, Twitter, Bob Dylan
This week's digest covers the UK's COVID cancellation insurance scheme, Sony's lawsuit against Bang, Spotify's mid-price tier test and Congress pressure on Twitter over music.…
Bob Dylan wins in legal battle with former collaborator's estate over his $300 million catalogue sale
A New York judge has ruled that Jacques Levy's 1970s agreement with Bob Dylan was a work-for-hire deal, rejecting his estate's claim to a share of the catalogue sale.…
One Liners: Diana Ross, Darcus Beese, Tyler, The Creator, more
Diana Ross signs to Decca, Darcus Beese joins Warner Music UK as EVP, and Tyler, The Creator, Sault and Torres release new music.…
Radio 4 announces programmes to mark Bob Dylan's 80th birthday
BBC Radio 4 has scheduled a run of programmes to mark Bob Dylan's 80th birthday, including a five-part series presented by Sean Latham and a new radio play, Dinner With Dylan.…
Bob Dylan asks court to dismiss Jacques Levy estate lawsuit over Universal deal
Bob Dylan has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit from the estate of collaborator Jacques Levy, which claims a share of the catalogue sale to Universal, arguing their work-for-hire agreement gives no such right.…
Estate for Bob Dylan collaborator sues for cut of $300 million Universal catalogue grab
The estate of Jacques Levy is suing Bob Dylan and Universal Music Publishing, claiming a 35% share of the reported $300 million sale of Dylan's catalogue.…
Universal acquires Bob Dylan's entire songs catalogue
Universal Music Publishing Group has acquired Bob Dylan's entire songs catalogue of more than 600 copyrights, a deal reported to be worth around $300 million.…
One Liners: BPI, Musicians' Union, Beverley Knight, more
Major labels, indie labels, the BRIT Awards, Amazon Music and PPL donate £1.25 million to Help Musicians, alongside new releases from artists including Bob Dylan and Johnny Depp.…
Dylan track to appear in Co-op advert
Bob Dylan has licensed Blowin' In The Wind to the Co-op for a new advert campaign, with Columbia Records confirming the deal.…
Odetta Holmes dies
Odetta Holmes, the singer regarded as the voice of the US civil rights movement, has died aged 77 from heart disease, having influenced artists including Bob Dylan.…
Aretha Franklin named greatest singer by Rolling Stone
A Rolling Stone poll of musicians and industry professionals has named Aretha Franklin the greatest rock-era singer, with Ray Charles and Elvis Presley next.…