Suede sign record deal with BMG
Suede have signed a recording deal with BMG, expanding on the publishing agreement they already have, and will play a run of 25th anniversary shows in November.…
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Warner Chappell signs new deal with the Cab Calloway estate
Warner Chappell has signed a publishing administration deal with the estate of jazz vocalist Cab Calloway.…
New Jim Morrison documentary in the works
A new Jim Morrison documentary is in production by Gunpowder & Sky and Jampol Artist Management, drawing on unearthed diaries and home movies.…
More than 25% of people would like to see nightclubs closed permanently
An Ipsos MORI poll finds 45% of Brits want nightclubs to stay closed for another month, with 26% saying they should never reopen even if COVID is eradicated.…
Setlist: Let's fix streaming by taxing the superstars
CMU's Setlist podcast reviews AIM's research on streaming royalty distribution and Sainsbury's decision to phase out CDs and DVDs.…
Marilyn Manson arrested on charges of assaulting videographer
Marilyn Manson has been arrested and released on bail over an outstanding 2019 warrant for assaulting a videographer at a New Hampshire show.…
Universal Music Publishing launches new office in Israel
Universal Music Publishing Group has launched UMPG Israel, headed by Itamar Shafrir, making it the only major publisher with an office in the country.…
Sainsbury's confirms it is phasing out CDs and DVDs from its stores
Sainsbury's is phasing out CD and DVD sales to free shelf space, while Tesco, Asda and Morrisons say they have no current plans to follow.…
50 Cent's TV company developing celebrity rap battle show for ABC
50 Cent's G-Unit Film & Television is developing 'Unrapped', a celebrity rap battle show for ABC, produced with SFO Entertainment.…
UK edition of Rolling Stone to launch
A UK edition of Rolling Stone will launch this autumn in print and online, licensed by Penske Media to Sprint Publishing.…
One Liners: Billie Eilish, The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber, Dave, more
Concord Music Publishing signs Imanbek and promotes Justin Prakash, while Billie Eilish, The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber, Dave and many others release new music.…
IMPALA and IAO propose new pass that would remove bureaucratic barriers for touring artists across Europe
IMPALA and the International Artist Organisation propose a GECAT Pass that would give artists a single touring permit across Europe, reducing costs and bureaucracy.…