Dylan Smith

UMG CEO Lucian Grainge: ‘I Am On My Way to a Full Recovery’

April 6, 2020

Universal Music Group (UMG) CEO Lucian Grainge has won his battle with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and is on his way to making a full recovery. About two weeks ago, Digital Music News first reported that Grai... Read More...

Vinyl Alliance Assesses Coronavirus Crisis: ‘The Biggest Issue is the Broken Supply Chain’

Dylan Smith

April 6, 2020

The Vinyl Alliance, the recently-created vinyl records trade organization, has assessed the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis on their industry, both immediately and over the long term. After surve... Read More...

Coronavirus Claims Music Industry Executives Neil Lasher, Gary Salzman

Dylan Smith

April 6, 2020

Neil Lasher (l) and Gary Salzman (r) have both died following coronavirus complications. Music industry executives Neil Lasher and Gary Salzman have passed away due to complications from the coronavirus (COVI... Read More...

Warner Music Launches Vietnam Branch, Welcomes Lisa Nguyen as Managing Director

Dylan Smith

April 6, 2020

WMG Vietnam Managing Director Lisa Nguyen (photo: Warner Music Group) Warner Music Group (WMG) has officially launched Warner Music Vietnam, with tech executive and University of Economics graduate Lisa Nguye... Read More...

Pink Overcomes COVID-19, Donates $1 Million to Relief, and Slams U.S. Government’s Lack of Testing

Dylan Smith

April 6, 2020

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In two recently published tweets, Pink revealed that she and her three-year-old son tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, but have since recovered. And now, following her person... Read More...

The Weeknd Co-Writes an Episode of American Dad, Records Custom Song

Dylan Smith

April 6, 2020

The Weeknd is branching out and keeping busy following the success of his most recent album, After Hours. He’s co-written an episode of American Dad, which will also feature his voice and likeness, as well as... Read More...

Ugly Legal Battle Between Soundgarden and Vicky Cornell Continues

Dylan Smith

April 3, 2020

Photo Credit: Matthew Straubmuller / CC by 2.0 Despite previous signs of an imminent settlement, the legal confrontation between Soundgarden and Vicky Cornell has taken an ugly turn, according to recent court... Read More...

‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ Singer Bill Withers Dies at 81

Dylan Smith

April 3, 2020

“Ain’t No Sunshine” singer Bill Withers has passed away from heart complications. He was 81 years old. Withers’s family confirmed their loved one’s passing in a statement and indicated that they are “devasta... Read More...

Danish Rapper Sleiman Sues Tekashi69's Publishing Company Over Unreleased Track

Tekashi 6ix9ine Gets Out Of Jail Early – Thanks, Coronavirus

Dylan Smith

April 3, 2020

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A judge has released rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine from prison, months before his anticipated August departure, because of concerns relating to the 23-year-old’s respiratory health and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pan... Read More...

Sara Bareilles Contracted COVID-19, But Has ‘Fully Recovered’

Dylan Smith

April 3, 2020

Sara Bareilles performing in the Netherlands. (photo: Amw9991) Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, but has since made a f... Read More...

Cardi B’s $5 Million ‘Tattoo Lawsuit’ Is Delayed One Month

Dylan Smith

April 3, 2020

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A judge has delayed Cardi B’s $5 million ‘tattoo lawsuit’ by one month, from April 30th to May 30th. The month-long postponement may well have resulted from COVID-19 concerns (but Cardi B hasn't addressed t... Read More...

Sony Officially Acquired EMI Music Publishing. Officially.

New York Judge Allows Class-Action Copyright Termination Lawsuit to Proceed Against Sony Music

Dylan Smith

April 2, 2020

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A New York court has allowed a class-action lawsuit filed against Sony Music to proceed. Earlier this week, Digital Music News was the first to report that a different (albeit similar) class-action lawsuit ... Read More...

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Cardi B’s $5 Million ‘Tattoo Lawsuit’ Is Delayed One Month

New York Judge Allows Class-Action Copyright Termination Lawsuit to Proceed Against Sony Music

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