BMG and KKR acquire ZZ Top music rights
BMG and KKR have acquired ZZ Top's publishing catalogue and recordings royalty rights for a reported $50 million, with BMG having previously co-published the songs.…
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Merlin expands Boomplay deal
African streaming service Boomplay has expanded its licensing deal with indie digital licensing agency Merlin to cover a majority of African markets.…
New Zealand Supreme Court denies MegaUpload bosses one more appeal
The New Zealand Supreme Court has ruled against Kim Dotcom and two former MegaUpload colleagues on a legal technicality, as US efforts to extradite them continue.…
Movie industry gets some new web-blocks in place in UK and Australia
New web-blocking orders have been granted in the UK and Australia, targeting piracy domains brought by film studios, with Netflix Studios also involved in the Australian action.…
Diddy takes back control of Sean John clothing brand
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has bought back the Sean John clothing company out of bankruptcy for $7.5 million, having sold a majority stake for $70 million in 2016.…
One Liners: The Weeknd, Björk, Mary J Blige, more
A round-up including Tempo Music's rights acquisition, Björk's appearance in 'The Northman' trailer, and new releases from The Weeknd, FKA Twigs and Mary J Blige.…
Lack of government support amid latest COVID surge creating a "cataclysmic Christmas" for night-time sector
Live and night-time sector reps demand urgent financial support as the omicron surge creates a quasi-lockdown, with businesses facing cancellations and no clear government aid.…
US judge recommends that the majors should get $83 million in damages from stream-ripper
A US judge has recommended around $83 million in damages for the major labels against Tofig Kurbanov, operator of stream-ripping sites FLVTO and 2conv, after he stopped cooperating.…
Coachella owner gets restraining order against Live Nation over rival Coachella-branded festival
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Live Nation and Ticketmaster over promotion of the Coachella Day One 22 New Year's festival.…
Global acquires podcast hosting platform Captivate
UK radio company Global has acquired podcast hosting platform Captivate, integrating it into Global Player and its DAX ad exchange, with its founders staying on.…
Drakeo The Ruler's mother says she plans to sue over rapper's death
Drakeo The Ruler's mother says she plans to sue the promoters of the Once Upon A Time In LA festival, including Live Nation, after he was fatally stabbed backstage.…
Cardi B scraps dolls due to delays and quality concerns
The Cardi B doll project with Real Women Are has been cancelled after shipping delays and concerns over quality, with pre-order customers due refunds.…