AEG hits out as the digital display plans for MSG Sphere London get approval
AEG has criticised approval of MSG's digital display plans for its planned Sphere venue in Stratford, which still needs London mayor Sadiq Khan's sign-off.…
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Management firm One House partners on new platform for offsetting touring emissions
Management firm One House has partnered with Aerial on a tool that helps artists measure, reduce and offset the carbon emissions of their touring.…
One Liners: Pet Shop Boys, Sparks, BRIT Awards, more
Sparks return to Island Records for a new album, TuneCore hires Papoose as Head Of Hip Hop, and Pet Shop Boys announce a new EP.…
Spotify confirms 6% reduction to its global workforce
Spotify is cutting about 6% of its workforce, with CEO Daniel Ek citing operating expenses growing twice as fast as revenue, and Dawn Ostroff departing.…
Live Nation set to blame touts and bots for Taylor Swift ticketing meltdown at Congressional hearing today
Live Nation president Joe Berchtold will tell a Senate committee that touts using bots caused the Taylor Swift ticketing problems, not Live Nation's market dominance.…
GMR settles two radio firm lawsuits, but ploughs on with third
Global Music Rights has settled two of its three lawsuits against US radio firms, but continues litigation against Southern Stone Communications, which is seeking dismissal.…
Birmingham label responds to copyright claim by Punjabi singer
Silver Streak Records has responded to a UK lawsuit by Punjabi singer Akram Rahi, arguing it owns the recordings it commissioned and distributed.…
Yes say “yes” to Warner Music rights deal
Warner Music has acquired rights and revenues from Yes's studio albums originally released by Atlantic Records, along with later live and compilation albums.…
New rights management firm Interstellar Music Services formally launches and announces senior hires
Andy Robinson and Sean Stockdale have launched Interstellar Music Services, hiring David Wille from Kobalt and Sarah Bargiela from BMG for senior roles.…
One Liners: Wizkid, Kygo, Public Image Ltd, more
Superstruct acquires The Music Republic, Primary Wave buys Doors rights, BMG promotes JoJamie Hahr, and Wizkid and Kygo announce UK shows.…
Judge says Roc Nation CEO must sit for deposition in Megan Thee Stallion label dispute
A US judge has ruled that Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez must sit for a deposition in the dispute between Megan Thee Stallion and her label 1501 Certified Entertainment.…
BMG sues over pooping unicorn rework of Black Eyed Peas hit My Humps
BMG has sued toy maker MGA Entertainment over a song called 'My Poops' used to market its Poopsie Slime Surprise range, which it says copies 'My Humps'.…