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Bankrupt iHeartMedia Owes Artists $16.4 Million. The Company's Top Execs Are Getting $15.6 Million In Bonuses This Year.

Bankrupt iHeartRadio Owes Artists $16.4 Million. The Company’s Top Execs Are Getting $15.5 Million In Bonuses This Year.

March 20, 2018

Tom Poleman, President of iHeartMedia's National Programming. Don’t worry, top iHeartMedia executives. While your company has yet to pay out hard-working artists, you’ll get your (unmerited) massive bonuses.... Read More...

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

Daniel Sanchez

March 15, 2018

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?

Marsha Silva

March 14, 2018

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...

Still No Deal as iHeartMedia Bankruptcy Inches Closer

iHeartMedia Just Days Away from Bankruptcy as Rescue Negotiations Stall

Daniel Sanchez

March 13, 2018

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

Paul Resnikoff

March 6, 2018

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”

Daniel Sanchez

March 6, 2018

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

Daniel Sanchez

February 22, 2018

With the success of 'Birthday Girl,' Starshell has turned a hit single into a website where teens can discuss mental health problems. Now, she's got funding for it. So, what do you when your song becomes a ... Read More...

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

Daniel Sanchez

February 6, 2018

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

Marsha Silva

January 28, 2018

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...

Spotlite, The “Next Talent Incubator,” Earns $10 Million in Funding

Daniel Sanchez

December 18, 2017

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?

Daniel Sanchez

December 15, 2017

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

Paul Resnikoff

November 29, 2017

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...

Burt Bacharach Dazzles at the Guild of Music Supervisors Awards in LA — Here’s Who Took Home Trophies

Kate Bush Thanks Stranger Things Fans for Giving ‘Running Up That Hill’ a New Lease on Life

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Developing Trends in the Music Sync Space — A Worldwide Conversation With Leading Female Music Supervisors

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Bankrupt iHeartRadio Owes Artists $16.4 Million. The Company’s Top Execs Are Getting $15.5 Million In Bonuses This Year.

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

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

iHeartMedia Just Days Away from Bankruptcy as Rescue Negotiations Stall

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

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

Pop Singer Turns a Single Hit Into a $1 Million Investment

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

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

Spotlite, The “Next Talent Incubator,” Earns $10 Million in Funding

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

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