Business News - CMU | the music business explained (Page 78)

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Guns N Roses sue shop selling guns and roses, Axl Rose vows to stop throwing microphones

Guns N Roses are suing a Texas firearms store called Texas Guns And Roses for trademark infringement, while Axl Rose has vowed to stop throwing microphones into the audience after an injury.…

Andy Malt • 05 Dec 2022

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US Congressional committee to consider latest radio royalty proposal this week

The US House Judiciary Committee will discuss the American Music Fairness Act this week, a bill to introduce a radio royalty for recordings, which the radio industry opposes.…

Chris Cooke • 05 Dec 2022

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Parler confirms Kanye West deal is off as rapper says "I see good things about Hitler"

Parler has confirmed its planned sale to Kanye West is off, mutually agreed in mid-November, shortly before West made antisemitic remarks on Alex Jones's Infowars and was suspended from Twitter again.…

Chris Cooke • 02 Dec 2022

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Freeplay sues CNN over music used in news reports

Production music firm Freeplay is suing CNN, alleging unlicensed use of its tracks in at least 283 segments on CNN Philippines, CNN Indonesia and CNN Chile, and seeking at least $17 million.…

Chris Cooke • 02 Dec 2022

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BBC execs defend local radio cuts to MPs

BBC executives Rhodri Talfan Davies and Jason Horton defended planned cutbacks to English local radio before MPs, saying changes will shift focus rather than reduce services.…

Chris Cooke • 02 Dec 2022

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One Liners: Lewis Capaldi, Russ Millions, Matt Goss, more

A round-up of music industry appointments, including five new leadership roles at AEG UK, new managers for ATC's New York office, and a new Head Of Membership at AIM, alongside new releases.…

Andy Malt • 02 Dec 2022

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Lawyers for Astroworld victims defend delays in fulfilling discovery demands

Lawyers for Astroworld attendees have responded to complaints from Live Nation and Travis Scott that nearly 1000 plaintiffs failed to meet discovery deadlines, saying some were traumatised.…

Chris Cooke • 01 Dec 2022

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Merck Mercuriadis criticises CMA for "passing the buck" on streaming market issues

Hipgnosis chief Merck Mercuriadis has criticised the CMA for finding streaming issues facing artists and songwriters but declining intervention, as its 165-page digital music market report concluded no anti-competitive harm.…

Chris Cooke • 01 Dec 2022

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Warner Chappell signs Leftfield

Warner Chappell has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Neil Barnes and Adam Wren of Leftfield, covering Barnes' catalogue share and future output, timed ahead of the album 'This Is What We Do'.…

Chris Cooke • 01 Dec 2022

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Festicket administrators need to urgently hear from promoters who believed their ticket monies were being held in trust

Administrators of collapsed ticketing firm Festicket have urged promoters who believed ticket monies were held in trust to notify them by 4pm on 2 December.…

Chris Cooke • 01 Dec 2022

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Universal takes 49% stake in [PIAS]

Universal Music has taken a 49% stake in independent music company [PIAS], with founders Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot retaining majority control.…

Chris Cooke • 30 Nov 2022

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Fire Records partners with IDOL

Fire Records has partnered with IDOL for digital distribution, with IDOL also providing a dedicated staff member for the label’s back catalogue.…

Andy Malt • 30 Nov 2022