Music publishers denied a second hearing on damages in Wolfgang's Vault cases
A New York judge refused publishers a new trial on damages against Wolfgang's Vault but awarded them legal costs, though less than requested.…
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Sexual assault lawsuit against Russell Simmons dismissed because of statute of limitations
A lawsuit accusing Russell Simmons of sexual assault has been dismissed because the statute of limitations had expired, with the accuser not formally opposing the motion.…
Killers sell publishing catalogue
The Killers have sold their pre-2020 publishing catalogue to investment company Eldridge.…
Japanese major label Avex downsizing
Japanese label Avex is reportedly downsizing, putting its Tokyo HQ up for sale and offering early retirement to staff, amid falling market share.…
One Liners: BMG, Bandcamp, TaP Music, more
BMG names Dominique Casimir as EVP, Bandcamp launches a ticketed livestreaming platform, and TaP Music starts a sports division, alongside new releases.…
Katy Perry partners with Coca-Cola for, you know, just to be nice
Katy Perry and Coca-Cola have teamed up on a film, 'Open To Better', featuring a Tiësto remix of Perry's song 'Resilient' with new vocals from Aitana.…
Scooter Braun sells Taylor Swift's first six albums to private equity firm for $300 million
Taylor Swift says she learned of the sale of her first six albums' master rights to Shamrock Holdings only after it was completed, and has objected to Braun still profiting.…
UTA sues insurers over pandemic cover, reveals COVID-caused losses of $150 million
Talent agency UTA is suing its insurers for refusing to cover COVID-related losses, which it estimates at around $150 million.…
IMPALA launches new blog as it celebrates 20th anniversary
IMPALA marks its 20th anniversary with a new blog, IMPALA 20, featuring articles, interviews and playlists over the coming year.…
Pan-European songwriter group hits out at Spotify's new discount-for-promo pilot
The European Composer & Songwriter Alliance criticises Spotify's pilot letting artists and labels offer royalty discounts in return for algorithmic promotion.…
Graham Norton to join Virgin Radio
Graham Norton will host weekend afternoon shows on Virgin Radio UK from next year, after announcing he was leaving his BBC Radio 2 Saturday morning show.…
One Liners: Warner Music, Run The Jewels, Yemi Alade
Warner Music appoints Maria Weaver as President of WEA, and new releases come from Run The Jewels, Yemi Alade, Slayyyter, Masego and others.…