Saban Music partners with Universal Music Publishing
The Saban Music Group has signed a global administration agreement with Universal Music Publishing to manage the song rights of its artists.…
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RightsHub announces integration with five music recognition technology firms
Rights management platform RightsHub has integrated with five music recognition technology firms, allowing rights holders to register recordings and metadata with them quickly.…
Live Nation backtracks on controversial artist agreement memo
Live Nation's Charles Attal says a controversial memo on 2021 artist contracts was only a starting point, with the 200% cancellation penalty removed after feedback.…
Planet Rock magazine to close, Q could survive under new ownership
Bauer Media will close Planet Rock magazine, while talks to sell Q magazine to a new owner are in advanced stages, after its portfolio review.…
One Liners: Downtown, Flock Of Dimes, WME, more
Brief news on deals, appointments and releases including Flock Of Dimes signing to Sub Pop, Mike Smith's new Downtown role and Marc Geiger's exit from WME.…
Hundreds of grassroots music venues back call for £50 million cash injection from government
More than 560 grassroots venues have signed an open letter backing the Music Venue Trust's call for a £50 million government cash injection to survive the COVID shutdown.…
Fyre Festival ticket-holder lawsuit seeks default judgment and $7.5 million in damages
Fyre Festival ticket-holders have asked a New York judge for a default judgment ordering the jailed Billy McFarland to pay $7.5 million in damages.…
US execs form Black Music Action Coalition
A coalition of US artists and executives has formed the Black Music Action Coalition to demand tangible commitments from music and streaming companies to address racial inequities.…
Machine Head's Robb Flynn on drive-in gigs: "Stupidest fucking shit I've ever seen"
Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn has dismissed drive-in gigs as the stupidest thing he has seen and predicts live music may take four years to return to normal.…
Record industry hits back at Charter Communications over dodgy takedown claims
The US record labels have asked a court to dismiss Charter Communications' claims that they submitted knowingly false takedown requests, calling the allegations a 'pyramid of conjecture'.…
Tom Petty estate issues cease-and-desist to Trump campaign
The Tom Petty estate has issued a cease-and-desist to the Trump campaign after his song 'I Won't Back Down' was played at a rally.…
Warner Records extends deal with Brazilian chart-topper Anitta to US
Warner Records in the US has signed Brazilian artist Anitta, extending a partnership with Warner Music Latin, with her first US album due later this year.…