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Business News • 3 min read

CMA demands "clear-cut solution" from Viagogo for its concerns over StubHub deal

The Competition & Markets Authority has given Viagogo five working days to offer a clear solution to its concerns over the StubHub acquisition, or face a detailed investigation.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Jun 2020

Business News • 1 min read

BMG launches review of contracts to weed out racial bias

BMG has launched a review of its artist contracts, including catalogues it acquired, to address any racial bias, with plans to be produced within 30 days.…

Andy Malt • 12 Jun 2020

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HMV announces plans for re-opening as COVID-19 shutdown rules are relaxed

HMV will re-open its 92 stores in England, plus its Belfast branch, with hand sanitiser stations, staff training and new 'List And Leave' and 'Ring And Reserve' services.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Jun 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Indie Label Market, YouTube, 6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj, more

Bandcamp hosts an online Independent Label Market, YouTube launches a $100 million fund for black creators, and new releases come from 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj, BTS and others.…

Andy Malt • 12 Jun 2020

And Finally • 2 min read

Ed Sheeran sued again over Let's Get It On song-theft claim, plaintiff hopes sneaky trick will strengthen their case

Structured Asset Sale has filed a new lawsuit accusing Ed Sheeran of copying Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On', after a copyright technicality threatened the earlier case.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Jun 2020

Business News • 2 min read

Tidal officially a suspect in gross data fraud case, new court papers show

Court papers show Tidal has been classified as a suspect in Norway's gross data fraud investigation into alleged manipulation of streaming data for Beyoncé and Kanye West albums.…

Chris Cooke • 11 Jun 2020

Business News • 3 min read

Eventbrite sued over COVID-19 refunds policy

Three ticket-buyers are suing Eventbrite, seeking class action status, over refund policies they say leave them without cash refunds for COVID-postponed events.…

Chris Cooke • 11 Jun 2020

Business News • 1 min read

US prosecutors confirm no progress in Kickass Torrents extradition proceedings

US prosecutors have confirmed there is no timetable for progress in the extradition proceedings against Artem Vaulin, the alleged operator of Kickass Torrents, who remains in Poland.…

Chris Cooke • 11 Jun 2020

Business News • 2 min read

One Little Indian changes name due to "harmful stereotyping and exploitation of indigenous peoples' culture"

The One Little Indian record label is renaming itself One Little Independent after its founder accepted the old name and logo perpetuated harmful stereotyping of indigenous peoples.…

Andy Malt • 11 Jun 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Ghostpoet, Universal, Future Bubblers, more

Short news roundup covering a Ghostpoet publishing deal, Universal Music Greater China's new communications head, Future Bubblers' artists and several new releases.…

Andy Malt • 11 Jun 2020

And Finally • 4 min read

Grammys update award names and nomination rules in a bid to address racism and corruption accusations

The Recording Academy has renamed several Grammy categories, dropping 'urban' from one, as it responds to accusations of racism and corruption, and confirms the 2021 ceremony will go ahead.…

Andy Malt • 11 Jun 2020

Artist News • 4 min read

Black Music Coalition sets out five priorities to tackle discrimination in the UK music industry

A new UK group, the Black Music Coalition, has published an open letter signed by 32 industry figures setting out five priorities to make music industry commitments on racial injustice real.…

Chris Cooke • 10 Jun 2020