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Japanese Fan Travels 6,000 Miles to Cleveland to Meet Bone Thugs n’ Harmony, Gets Robbed Blind by Locals

October 18, 2019

Ryo Muranaka, who is an aspiring Japanese rapper, traveled more than 6,000 miles to Cleveland, in the hope of meeting his idols: Bone Thugs n’ Harmony. He also sold all his possessions to pay for the trip. ... Read More...

For Sale: 10% of Universal Music Group. Price: $3.3 Billion O.B.O.

Marsha Silva

October 18, 2019

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Universal Music Group headquarters in Santa Monica, CA. Universal Music Group is having a very good year, and it might just get better. For those warning of an industry slowdown, Universal Music Group would ... Read More...

Live Nation’s Download Festival Madrid 2020 Is Canceled — Event Remains on Permanent Hiatus

Marsha Silva

October 17, 2019

Yet another music festival has been canceled. Live Nation’s Download Festival Madrid has announced that the event will not be returning in 2020. Organizers are trying to redevelop the event, though for now,... Read More...

The Beatles Release a Monstrosity of a Box Set: 23 Vinyl Records, 46 Remastered Songs

Marsha Silva

October 17, 2019

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For fans of the Beatles, Christmas will be coming a little early this year. On November 22nd, the Fab Four will be releasing a new box set of all their remastered singles. The box set is entitled The Sing... Read More...

Showtime Buys the Rights to Tekashi 6ix9ine Documentary ‘Supervillain’

Marsha Silva

October 17, 2019

Showtime Documentary Films has just obtained the rights to Supervillain, which will be a 3-part docu-series featuring rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. The series is inspired by a Rolling Stone article titled “Tekashi... Read More...

Rolling Loud Hong Kong Canceled Because a Lot Could Possibly Go Wrong

Marsha Silva

October 16, 2019

The Rolling Loud Hong Kong festival, which was to feature musical artists such as Wiz Khalifa and Migos on October 19-20, has been canceled because of safety concerns relating to the anti-government protests ... Read More...

Universal Music, Warner Music, Sony Music Finalize Music Video Agreement With SAG-AFTRA

Marsha Silva

October 16, 2019

The national board of directors of SAG-AFTRA unanimously approved a new 3-year contract with the major record labels, specifically relating to performances in music videos. The signatories include Universal ... Read More...

Lizzo Accused of Stealing Her Famous “I’m 100% That Bitch” Line from “Truth Hurts”

Marsha Silva

October 16, 2019

Producer Justin Raisen is accusing singer Lizzo of plagiarizing the most famous line from her hit single “Truth Hurts,” making him the second person to make such claims. On Instagram, Raisen said that he and... Read More...

Wizkid Is Launching a Streaming Service so Artists Can “Actually Get Revenue Into Their Pockets”

Marsha Silva

October 16, 2019

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Wizkid, a popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, is planning to launch a music streaming service in cooperation with United Bank for Africa. In a recent interview with Robert Bruce on British radio station... Read More...

The Latest Music Industry Gigs: FFRR, Spirit, Reform Alliance, Calm, SESAC, SME

Marsha Silva

October 15, 2019

The Reform Alliance takes shape. Here’s a recap of recent executive shuffles — including both hirings and in-house promotions — from across the music industry. If you have a job listing to share, we’re all e... Read More...

Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston Top Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominations

Marsha Silva

October 15, 2019

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, OH Just moments ago, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees for the Class of 2020. They include some decidedly non-rock names — plus a few artists that... Read More...

Pedophile Gary Glitter Isn’t Earning a Dime from ‘Joker,’ Universal Music Insists

Marsha Silva

October 15, 2019

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People were understandably upset that film director Todd Phillips chose Gary Glitter’s “Rock and Roll Part 2” in his movie “Joker,” considering that Glitter is serving a 16-year sentence for child sex abuse. ... Read More...

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Fraud In the Music Industry — How Big of a Problem Is This?

Japanese Fan Travels 6,000 Miles to Cleveland to Meet Bone Thugs n’ Harmony, Gets Robbed Blind by Locals

For Sale: 10% of Universal Music Group. Price: $3.3 Billion O.B.O.

Live Nation’s Download Festival Madrid 2020 Is Canceled — Event Remains on Permanent Hiatus

The Beatles Release a Monstrosity of a Box Set: 23 Vinyl Records, 46 Remastered Songs

Showtime Buys the Rights to Tekashi 6ix9ine Documentary ‘Supervillain’

Rolling Loud Hong Kong Canceled Because a Lot Could Possibly Go Wrong

Universal Music, Warner Music, Sony Music Finalize Music Video Agreement With SAG-AFTRA

Lizzo Accused of Stealing Her Famous “I’m 100% That Bitch” Line from “Truth Hurts”

Wizkid Is Launching a Streaming Service so Artists Can “Actually Get Revenue Into Their Pockets”

The Latest Music Industry Gigs: FFRR, Spirit, Reform Alliance, Calm, SESAC, SME

Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston Top Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominations

Pedophile Gary Glitter Isn’t Earning a Dime from ‘Joker,’ Universal Music Insists

Author Marsha Silva