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Mariah Carey Says ‘My Lawyer Got Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Before Me’

November 1, 2024

Photo Credit: Mariah Carey by Raph PH / CC by 2.0 Mariah Carey has been eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for nearly a decade, but laments her lawyer got inducted before her. Mariah Carey says he... Read More...

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Kevin Liles of 300 Entertainment Issues Statement on Young Thug Verdict

Ashley King

November 1, 2024

Photo Credit: Young Thug and Kevin Liles / Instagram 300 Entertainment CEO Kevin Liles issues a statement on the conclusion of Young Thug’s trial: ‘Artists aren’t fictional characters.’ Kevin Liles, co-found... Read More...

Area4Labs’ Hearby Cares Initiative Highlights Relief Concerts Across America

Ashley King

November 1, 2024

Photo Credit: Hearby Cares Area4Labs’ Hearby Cares is a new AI-powered initiative to highlight live benefit shows providing relief for areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The team at Area4Labs says they created the initiative to provide a compre... Read More...

Madlib Sues Longtime Manager Over Alleged ‘Pervasive Mismanagement’ and ‘Rank Self-Dealing’

Dylan Smith

November 1, 2024

Madlib, who's suing his manager for 'pervasive mismanagement.' Photo Credit: Gergely Csatari Veteran producer and DJ Madlib is suing his manager for allegedly failing to perform a variety of duties while simu... Read More...

On Air Inks Licensing Deal With Mercury Studios for Concert Video Content — Here’s a Closer Look at the Platform

Paul Resnikoff

October 31, 2024

Photo Credit: On Air Content from the UMG-owned production studio is available to stream now. With the emergence of concert streaming’s high-growth potential, on-stage performance streaming platform On Air i... Read More...

Too Lost Fan Blast Keeps Fans Engaged & In the Know — Here’s How

Ashley King

October 31, 2024

Photo Credit: Too Lost Fan engagement is one of the biggest cornerstones of success in the music industry. Engagement empowers artists and their teams to harness the potential of their fan bases, cultivate superfans, and foster a strong bond between those fa... Read More...

Sony Music Just Acquired Amr Diab’s Catalog While Inking a Multi-Album Deal

Ashley King

October 31, 2024

Photo Credit: Amr Diab with his seven World Music Awards by Muhammad Rafaat / CC by 4.0 Sony Music signs an exclusive multi-album agreement with Egyptian icon Amr Diab, acquiring his catalog in the process. ... Read More...

Deezer Reports 11% Q3 2024 Revenue Boost Under New CEO, Doubles Down on Growth Forecast

Dylan Smith

October 31, 2024

An interior shot of Deezer's Paris headquarters. Photo Credit: Deezer Deezer's Q3 2024 revenue neared $146 million (€134 million) thanks in part to the company’s continued growth in France and ongoing partner... Read More...

Universal Music Group Posts $3.12 Billion in Q3 2024 Revenue As Subscription Streaming’s Contribution Remains Flat

Dylan Smith

October 31, 2024

Universal Music Group head Lucian Grainge. Photo Credit: UMG Amid continued streaming-plateau concerns, Universal Music Group (UMG) has posted its Q3 2024 financials – complete with flat recorded music streaming subscription revenue and a slight ad-supported... Read More...

Brandi Carlile shifts artist representation

Brandi Carlile Shifts Gears, Ditches Red Light and Wasserman, Signs with CAA, Phantom Management

Ashley King

October 31, 2024

Photo Credit: Pamela Neal (Brandi Carlile) Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile signs with CAA and Phantom Management, ditching Red Light and Wasserman in a major representation shift. Brandi Carlile is busy mak... Read More...

Glassnote Records Toes the Waters With ‘Ethically-Trained AI’ Platform Hook

Ashley King

October 31, 2024

Photo Credit: Glassnote Records (Daniel Glass, Founder & President) AI-powered social music app Hook has announced a partnership with Glassnote Records to add tracks from emerging acts including Tors, bby... Read More...

Federal Judge Rules ‘Jane Doe’ Must Be Named in Diddy Assault Lawsuit — Here’s the Decision

Ashley King

October 31, 2024

Photo Credit: Sean “Diddy” Combs by Shamsuddin Muhammad / CC by 2.0 A federal judge rules the Jane Doe who accused Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault can’t proceed under a pseudonym. Federal Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil ruled that an anonymous woman who filed ... Read More...