Jay-Z lays into perfume company's "crappy, lazy work" in ongoing legal battle
Jay-Z testified that perfume firm Parlux's marketing of Gold Jay-Z was the problem, calling its promotional work crappy and lazy in his ongoing legal battle.…
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Le Tigre settle lawsuit over doo-wop lyrics
Le Tigre's Kathleen Hanna and Johanna Fateman have settled their legal dispute with Barry Mann over lyrics similar to his 1961 single, with the case dismissed.…
Tim & Danny Music announces Warner Chappell alliance, signs new Sam Smith deal
Tim & Danny Music's publishing arm has announced a partnership with Warner Chappell and signed a new publishing deal with Sam Smith.…
Annie Nightingale to celebrate three rising DJ talents via special Radio 1 show this weekend
Annie Nightingale will present a Radio 1 show showcasing three rising DJs, Martha, LCY and Godlands, as part of an annual platform for women and non-binary DJs.…
Malcolm Dome dies
Rock and metal journalist Malcolm Dome has died aged 66, with tributes from Kerrang, Prog and Machine Head's Robb Flynn.…
One Liners: Kylie Minogue, Radiohead, Korn, more
A round-up of deals, label news and releases, including FUGA's Beggars Group deal, Tempo Music's Korn investment, and new music from Kylie Minogue, Radiohead and Cat Power.…
Jay-Z takes to the witness stand in ongoing perfume promo dispute
Jay-Z gave testimony in his legal dispute with Parlux, disputing the perfume firm's account of his promotional commitments for Gold Jay-Z.…
Utopia Music buys Lyric Financial
Music rights technology company Utopia Music has acquired Nashville-based Lyric Financial, expanding its reach into the US market.…
UnitedMasters will spend $50 million in new finance on boosted brand and financial tools for artists
DIY distributor UnitedMasters has raised $50 million at a $550 million valuation, led by Andreessen Horowitz, to expand its brand partnership and financial tools for artists.…
Music Venue Trust announces revised partnership with Ticketmaster
Music Venue Trust and Ticketmaster have revised their partnership, with Ticketmaster rebating 50% of booking fees on tickets sold for grassroots venues.…
Rebecca Nichols joins Mother
Rebecca Nichols joins Mother Artists as an agent, moving from her role as Head Of Live Coordination at FKP Scorpio.…
One Liners: Fugees, Limp Bizkit, Vitalic, more
The Fugees postpone their reunion tour to next year, Jay Byrd joins Live Nation as a tour promoter, and Limp Bizkit release a new album.…