Zoe Ball took voluntary £380,000 pay cut when renegotiating her new Radio 2 deal
Zoe Ball took a voluntary £380,000 pay cut in her latest BBC Radio 2 deal and is still on £980,000 a year, the BBC's second highest paid employee.…
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Live industry welcomes likely return of full capacity shows later this month
The live sector has welcomed plans to remove most COVID restrictions in England on 19 July, though it continues to call for government cancellation insurance.…
French government says stream-ripping can be covered by the private copy exception
The French Ministry of Culture has told a National Assembly member that stream-ripping is not necessarily illegal under the country's private copy exception, subject to conditions.…
AIM publishes insights on the artist growth model for streaming royalty distribution
The Association of Independent Music has published research on its proposed artist growth model, which would redistribute streaming royalties towards newer and more niche artists.…
Britney Spears' longtime manager resigns
Britney Spears' longtime manager Larry Rudolph has resigned, saying his services are no longer needed as he understands Spears intends to retire from music.…
Britney Spears reported conservatorship abuse to police, claims New Yorker report
A New Yorker article claims Britney Spears called 911 to report conservatorship abuse the night before her court statement, among other revelations.…
Shady Records signs Grip
Eminem's Shady Records has signed Atlanta rapper Grip, with Paul Rosenberg describing him as a true album artist.…
B-Unique signs Rob Harvey
B-Unique Publishing has signed former The Music frontman and songwriter Rob Harvey, alongside a deal with Adam Midgley and a new venture, 1234 Music.…
Merck Mercuriadis talks streaming opportunities, copyright data and digital pies in Hipgnosis Annual Report
Hipgnosis Songs Fund's annual report shows its catalogue purchases and a rise in operative net asset value, with founder Merck Mercuriadis setting out how it plans to profit from streaming growth.…
UK government could confirm mid-July relaxation of COVID rules today
The UK government is expected to confirm that most COVID restrictions in England will lift on 19 July, allowing full capacity shows and clubs to reopen.…
Selfridges launches range of Factory Records merch
Selfridges has launched a range of Factory Records products, from coasters to foot stools, developed with Warner Music Artist Services.…
Voting for Ivors Songwriter Of The Year prize expanded to all Academy-tier members
The Ivors Academy will let all Academy-tier members vote for the Songwriter Of The Year winner from a shortlist of five at this year's Ivor Novello Awards.…