Daniel Adrian Sanchez

With Major Artists Now Released From Their Contracts, Woodstock 50 Scrambles to Find New Artists for Event in Maryland

With Major Artists Now Released From Their Contracts, Woodstock 50 Scrambles to Find New Performers

July 26, 2019

No New York. No headliners. Still no tickets available and no official permit. Now, with all major artists ‘released’ from their contracts, what should we expect from Woodstock 50? Woodstock 50 has now be... Read More...

Live Nation Acquires Controlling Stake in Mexican Promoter OCESA Entertainment

Daniel Sanchez

July 25, 2019

Live Nation has confirmed yet another major acquisition. In little under a year, the live entertainment giant has acquired DF Entertainment, Neste – forming joint venture Neste Live! – Norway’s Tons of Rock ... Read More...

Apple Music Confirms DJ Khaled Will Now Serve as the Company's First 'Artist-in-Residence'

Apple Music Confirms DJ Khaled Will Serve as the Company’s First ‘Artist-in-Residence’

Daniel Sanchez

July 25, 2019

Apple Music has unveiled its first ‘Artist-in-Residence.’ Confirming the news, DJ Khaled posted a video of himself on Instagram with a “Major Alert” notice. “Bless up @applemusic for making me the very firs... Read More...

NYU Professor and Pianist Calls Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ Similarities with ‘Joyful Noise’ a “Coincidence”

Daniel Sanchez

July 25, 2019

So, did Katy Perry’s producers, including Dr. Luke, copy Marcus Grey’s 2008 single, ‘Joyful Noise,’ to create the smash-hit ‘Dark Horse?’ Update (July 29th): A California jury has now ruled that Katy Perry i... Read More...

Amazon's Unique Audio Ads Beta Test for Its Freemium Music Service Fails to Impress Major Brands

Amazon’s Audio Ads Beta Test for Its Freemium Music Service Fails to Impress Brands

Daniel Sanchez

July 25, 2019

Earlier this year, Amazon quietly launched an ad-supported tier of its own music streaming platform. The service remains available to users in the U.S. who have an Alexa-enabled device. Prior to the surpr... Read More...

Testifying Against Plagiarism Accusations, Dr. Luke Argues Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ is an “Original” Song

Daniel Sanchez

July 24, 2019

According to a professional musicologist and musician, Katy Perry’s producers willfully stole a Christian rapper’s song to create ‘Dark Horse.’ Update (July 29th): A California jury has now ruled that Katy P... Read More...

Instead of Actually Negotiating with Performance Rights Organizations For a Fair Deal, TikTok Takes the Matter to the UK's Copyright Tribunal

PRS, STIM, GEMA, ICE Slam TikTok as ‘Unlicensed’ as Talks End In Stalemate

Daniel Sanchez

July 24, 2019

To avoid paying major labels “hundreds of millions” of dollars in guaranteed payouts, ByteDance and TikTok have opted for another route to secure music licenses. With licenses now expired in the app, the Chi... Read More...

Henry Cárdenas Purchases Arena Bogotá for $35 Million — And Promises an ‘Iconic Venue’ for Latin America

Daniel Sanchez

July 24, 2019

Cardenas Marketing Network’s (CMN) top boss has confirmed a major acquisition. Henry Cárdenas, the company’s President and Executive Director, has reportedly returned to Colombia to “fulfill his professional... Read More...

As Youngest Son Files Injunction Against Estate Administrator, Another Son Says He Should Also Manage Aretha Franklin's Estate

Aretha Franklin’s Family Is In a Full-Blown War Over the Singer’s Assets and Legacy

Daniel Sanchez

July 24, 2019

According to the late Queen of Soul’s lawyers, Aretha Franklin’s youngest son, Kecalf Cunningham, doesn’t have “the ability, skill, and knowledge” to serve as estate administrator. Late last summer, the famo... Read More...

As Music Piracy Significantly Declines, Italy's Top Music Industry Boss Details the Real Problem — Spotify and YouTube

As Piracy Significantly Declines, Italy’s Music Industry Association Reveals the True Problem — Spotify and YouTube

Daniel Sanchez

July 23, 2019

According to an Italian rights organization, Spotify and YouTube – not piracy – remain the music industry’s worst problem. In 2014, the United States Trade Representative removed Italy from the Watch List in... Read More...

As TikTok’s Music Licensing Reportedly Expires, Owner ByteDance Purchases AI Music Creation Startup JukeDeck

Daniel Sanchez

July 23, 2019

Capitalizing on the rapid growth of music consumption in the app, TikTok parent company ByteDance has confirmed a major acquisition. The Chinese conglomerate has purchased Jukedeck, an AI music startup in th... Read More...

R. Kelly’s Crisis Manager “Steps Down” After Stating He Wouldn’t Leave His 20-Year-Old Daughter “With Anyone Accused of Pedophilia”

Daniel Sanchez

July 23, 2019

R. Kelly’s crisis manager created a crisis of his own. Speaking with CBS This Morning yesterday, Darrell Johnson, shared some rather interesting insights about his client. When asked by co-host Gayle King, ... Read More...

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With Major Artists Now Released From Their Contracts, Woodstock 50 Scrambles to Find New Performers

Live Nation Acquires Controlling Stake in Mexican Promoter OCESA Entertainment

Apple Music Confirms DJ Khaled Will Serve as the Company’s First ‘Artist-in-Residence’

NYU Professor and Pianist Calls Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ Similarities with ‘Joyful Noise’ a “Coincidence”

Amazon’s Audio Ads Beta Test for Its Freemium Music Service Fails to Impress Brands

Testifying Against Plagiarism Accusations, Dr. Luke Argues Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ is an “Original” Song

PRS, STIM, GEMA, ICE Slam TikTok as ‘Unlicensed’ as Talks End In Stalemate

Henry Cárdenas Purchases Arena Bogotá for $35 Million — And Promises an ‘Iconic Venue’ for Latin America

Aretha Franklin’s Family Is In a Full-Blown War Over the Singer’s Assets and Legacy

As Piracy Significantly Declines, Italy’s Music Industry Association Reveals the True Problem — Spotify and YouTube

As TikTok’s Music Licensing Reportedly Expires, Owner ByteDance Purchases AI Music Creation Startup JukeDeck

R. Kelly’s Crisis Manager “Steps Down” After Stating He Wouldn’t Leave His 20-Year-Old Daughter “With Anyone Accused of Pedophilia”

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