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iHeartMedia Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. CEO Gets a $10.3 Million Bonus.

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iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman iHeartMedia has officially plunged into bankruptcy with more than $20 billion in unpaid debts.  CEO Bob Pittman is getting a $10.3 million bonus. iHeartMedia, the nation’s la... Read More...

Snoop Dogg’s Venture Fund Just Raised $45 Million — Got a Good Idea?

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Snoop Dogg Snoop Dogg proves his business acumen once again.  But who will the Doggfather invest in? Snoop Dogg has proven once again that he is an astute businessman.  The Long Beach rapper's Casa Verde Cap... Read More...
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iHeartMedia is desperately trying to save a sinking ship.  But can it renegotiate more than $20 billion in debt — in the next few days? Update Mar. 15 AM: iHeartMedia has officially declared Chapter 11 bankr... Read More...

By the Time You Read This Article, iHeartRadio Will Probably Be Bankrupt

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Forbearance Agreement filed by iHeartmedia, Inc., owner of iHeartradio, with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, March 5th. iHeartRadio owner iHeartMedia, Inc. is frantically attempting ... Read More...
Genius Raises $15 Million: “Our Mission Is to Become the #1 Brand In Music"

Genius Raises $15 Million: “Our Mission Is to Become the #1 Brand In Music”

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Following a successful sold-out concert, a popular art exhibition, and $15 million in funding, what’s next for Genius? Genius, the platform providing fans with the context behind song lyrics, has just announ... Read More...
Pop Singer Turns a Single Hit Into a $1 Million Investment

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Lino, A Blockchain-Powered YouTube Competitor, Raises $20 Million

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Will blockchain technology finally enable artists to earn the right amount for their content?  YouTube competitor Lino believes so. Late last year, The Times published a report that set off a firestorm.  The... Read More...

Songtradr Secures $4 Million to Bring the Synch Space to Its Knees

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Songtradr just finalized a $4 million round to revolutionize the synch music marketplace. If you're an old school 'synch agent,' you probably hate this company.  Everyone else is benefiting from a brand-new ... Read More...
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Spotlite, The “Next Talent Incubator,” Earns $10 Million in Funding

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If and when the next music superstar emerges, Spotlite will be more than ready to help them take the next step. SoundCloud gave the music industry Chance the Rapper and Post Malone.  Musical.ly launched the ca... Read More...
What Is Splice and Why Did It Just Raise $35 Million?

What Is Splice and Why Did It Just Raise $35 Million?

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Splice just earned $35 million in funding.  But, what is it and why does it matter? Four years after its launch, Splice has paid independent artists $5 million. The company also just scored $35 million in a ... Read More...

Forget SoundCloud, Musical.ly & YouTube: Spotlite Is the Next Talent Incubator

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In some senses, future superstars don’t have to be ‘found’ anymore. SoundCloud propelled Post Malone and Kygo; Musical.ly gave us Baby Ariel and Anna Zak.  Of course, it’s difficult for one platform to singl... Read More...

Digital Music Distributor Gets $4 Million In Funding — 11 Years After Starting

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Symphonic Distribution Offices, Tampa, FL It's the least sexy way to grow a business.  But after nearly 11 years of self-financing, Symphonic Distribution has $4 million in funding. Hang around the music tec... Read More...
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