Warren Zevon dies
Singer-songwriter Warren Zevon has died aged 56, more than a year after being diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer, and his final album reached 16 on Billboard's chart.…
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Labels accounting practices under the microscope
California state senators Martha Escutia and Kevin Murray held a second hearing into US labels' accounting, with artists including the Eagles alleging underpayment of royalties.…
Artist Coalition campaign set back
A California bill to reform long recording contracts has been withdrawn by Senator Kevin Murray, to be pursued again next year.…
Majors claim they are making concessions
The Recording Industry Association of America says the major labels have offered concessions to artists angry over contracts, including reduced damages for breaking contracts longer than seven years, though artists' lawyer Jay Cooper says key differences remain.…
Tribute show for Billboard editor
James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, John Mellencamp and Don Henley are among acts playing a tribute concert for Billboard editor Timothy White, with proceeds to his supported charities.…