SGAE ousts another president
Spanish collecting society SGAE has removed President Pilar Jurado, with playwright Fermín Cabal becoming interim President amid ongoing governance problems.…
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Warner Music promotes Andy Ma to CEO of Greater China division
Warner Music has promoted Andy Ma to CEO of its Greater China division, expanding his role to include Hong Kong and Taiwan alongside mainland China.…
Dice launches livestream ticketing platform
Ticketing firm Dice has launched Dice TV, a platform for ticketing and promoting livestreamed shows, starting with free events from Beatport and The Nations.…
One Liners: BPI, Musicians' Union, Beverley Knight, more
Major labels, indie labels, the BRIT Awards, Amazon Music and PPL donate £1.25 million to Help Musicians, alongside new releases from artists including Bob Dylan and Johnny Depp.…
UK competition regulator opens full investigation into Viagogo's StubHub purchase
The Competition & Markets Authority has opened a phase one investigation into Viagogo's acquisition of StubHub, which must report by June.…
Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band want change in the law after winning "emotionally charged" trademark dispute
The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band will work with MPs and the Intellectual Property Office to close a loophole in UK trademark law after invalidating a logo trademark registered by Robert Carruthers.…
Fyre Festival fraudster Billy McFarland requests early prison release over COVID-19 concerns
Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland has asked to serve the rest of his six year sentence under house arrest, citing health concerns and COVID-19 risks at his prison.…
Better Noise launches film division
Better Noise Entertainment has launched a film division with projects including horror-thriller The Retaliators and drama Sno Babies, led by chief Allen Kovac.…
UK Music urges government to plug "alarming gaps" in COVID-19 support for self-employed
UK Music calls on the government to close gaps in COVID-19 support, especially for company directors and those who became self-employed after 28 February.…
One Liners: Fatboy Slim, MusiCares, Jamie XX, more
A round-up of COVID-19 support initiatives including a Fatboy Slim NHS show and songwriter funds, alongside new releases from Jamie XX, Norah Jones, Rina Sawayama and others.…
Mike Batt publishes letter criticising UK Music's appointment of Tom Watson
Songwriter Mike Batt has published an open letter criticising UK Music's appointment of former MP Tom Watson as its Chair, citing his political enemies and past controversies.…
Selena Gomez sues fashion game in $10 million publicity rights lawsuit
Selena Gomez has sued the makers of mobile game 'Clothes Forever - Styling Game' for $10 million, alleging it used her likeness without permission.…