Business News - CMU | the music business explained (Page 208)

Artist News • 4 min read

Travis Scott's Astroworld festival subject to criminal investigation and civil action, after eight people killed during crowd surge

A criminal investigation and three lawsuits follow a crowd surge at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival in Houston that killed eight people and injured dozens.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Nov 2021

Business News • 2 min read

Universal Music investor hits back at lawsuit against his SPAC

Pershing Square Tontine Holdings has rejected a lawsuit claiming it operates as an investment company, arguing the claim is based on a mistaken understanding of SPACs.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Nov 2021

Business News • 1 min read

BandLab buys ReverbNation

BandLab Technologies has acquired direct-to-fan platform ReverbNation, strengthening its artist services as it adds distribution and subscription offerings.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Nov 2021

Business News • 1 min read

Deezer announces partnership with German broadcaster RTL Deutschland

Deezer has become the music and audio book partner for RTL Deutschland's cross-media streaming service RTL+ under a long-term strategic partnership.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Nov 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

Wargasm call for action from The Scala following backstage assault

Wargasm and the Face Down club night have demanded action from The Scala after Sam Matlock was allegedly assaulted by security staff backstage.…

Andy Malt • 08 Nov 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

Setlist: Jay-Z in court over "crappy, lazy" perfume launch

This week's Setlist podcast covers Jay-Z's court claim that his perfume launch failed due to Parlux's marketing, and an APPG On Music call for action on post-Brexit touring.…

Andy Malt • 08 Nov 2021

Business News • 2 min read

Live Nation upbeat on post-COVID revival as it publishes third quarter financials

Live Nation reports its first quarter of positive operating income across all segments in two years as shows return, with sponsorship recovering to pre-pandemic levels.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Nov 2021

Business News • 1 min read

Record industry campaign group makes another call for radio royalties in the US as iHeart announces big gambling deal

The musicFIRST Coalition has criticised US radio for paying no royalties on AM/FM airplay, as iHeart announces a gambling partnership with DraftKings.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Nov 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

Universal Music Publishing signs Lionel Richie

Universal Music Publishing Group has signed Lionel Richie to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal, following his long recording partnership with Universal Music.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Nov 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

Warner Music launches Atlantic Records Benelux

Warner Music has launched Atlantic Records Benelux, a new label for emerging domestic hip hop across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, with DJ Dylvn as its first signing.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Nov 2021

Artist News • 4 min read

UK Music Video Awards presented

Duck Sauce's 'Mesmerize' was named Video Of The Year at the UK Music Video Awards, with Tanu Muino winning Best Director for her work with Normani and Cardi B.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Nov 2021

Artist News • 3 min read

One Liners: Post Malone & The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Silk Sonic, more

A round-up of appointments and releases including new Warner Music Asia co-presidents, new singles from Post Malone and The Weeknd, Travis Scott and Silk Sonic, and new music from Slipknot and Westlife.…

Andy Malt • 05 Nov 2021