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Embracing a Critic, The NFL Names Jay-Z Its “Live Music Entertainment Strategist”

August 14, 2019

The NFL's deal with Jay-Z also involves Roc Nation, and goes far beyond music and entertainment. The National Football League (NFL) is now partnering with Jay-Z's Roc Nation for its music and entertainment e... Read More...

As Austria’s Government Collapses In Scandal, a Shadowy Weird Al Yankovic Emerges

Paul Resnikoff

July 29, 2019

In the wake of Austria's biggest scandal in decades, a comedic spoof track is lightening the mood. Americans often confuse Austrians with Australians, part of a regularly myopic worldview. But anyone residi... Read More...

Bon Iver, Dashboard Confessional, Patty Griffin Sign Onto the Anti-Trump ’46 for 46′ Tour

Marsha Silva

July 25, 2019

The '46 for 46' concert tour has a singular goal: get a Democratic candidate into the White House. Activists Kyle Frenette and Christopher Moon recently unveiled plans to hold 46 concerts in 46 states in... Read More...

Following Two Years of Failure, Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Advance 2019 CASE Act

Small Claims Copyright Court? Senate Judiciary Committee Approves the 2019 ‘CASE Act’

Daniel Sanchez

July 19, 2019

On October 4th, 2017, two lawmakers proposed a new small claims court for music artists and other content creators. Representatives Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Tom Marino (R-PA) introduced the Copyright Alter... Read More...

Donald Trump and Melania Trump discussing the A$AP Rocky situation, July 19th, 2019.

Melania Trump Gets Involved In A$AP Rocky’s Case: “We’re Working With the State Department”

Paul Resnikoff

July 19, 2019

Melania Trump is now intervening on A$AP Rocky's behalf. Looks like A$AP Rocky has an unexpected supporter in the White House. After more than two weeks of detainment in Sweden on flimsy charges, Melania Tr... Read More...

To Combat Rampant Piracy, a U.N. Organization Launches a Global Anti-Piracy Database

Daniel Sanchez

July 8, 2019

So far this year, multiple piracy websites have gone down as part of a large-scale crackdown from the music industry. Thanks to aggressive subpoenas from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),... Read More...

Japanese Pop Group KAT-TUN Cancels Performance Over Violent Hong Kong Protests

Daniel Sanchez

July 5, 2019

In February, the Hong Kong government planned to enact a controversial measure. Following the murder of a local couple in Taiwan, the government proposed amendments to its extradition treaties. Officials wo... Read More...

Vladimir Putin Slams Elton John's Criticism of 'Rocketman' Cuts Over LGTB Content

Vladimir Putin Defends Russia’s Homophobic Censorship of Elton John’s ‘Rocketman’

Daniel Sanchez

July 1, 2019

Several weeks ago, ahead of Rocketman’s release in the country, Russian distributors removed scenes depicting homosexual sex and drug use in the Elton John biopic. At the Moscow premiere, for example, critic... Read More...

Following Heated FTC Debate About Ticket Regulation, Lawmakers Unveil the Boss Act 2019

Lawmakers Unveil the ‘Boss Act’ of 2019 — “Americans Have Been Gouged and Gouged and Then Gouged Some More.”

Daniel Sanchez

June 14, 2019

Three lawmakers in Washington have ‘resurrected’ the BOSS Act. If passed, the bill (Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing) would force organizers and promoters to provid... Read More...

Italian Version of the Copyright Directive Bans All Copyrighted Content Online

The Italian Version of the Copyright Directive Bans All Content Uploads — Legal or Illegal

Daniel Sanchez

May 21, 2019

Under the finalized Copyright Directive law passed in the European Union, Member States have a maximum of two years to implement the new legislation in their respective countries. Speaking about the new bill... Read More...

Canadian Music Industry Celebrates Report Calling on Strict Regulation on Streaming Music Services

Canada Has a Solution for Growing Local Talent: Make Streaming Services Pay for It

Daniel Sanchez

May 16, 2019

The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage has unveiled its report on the Copyright Act, and the local music industry is rejoicing. The all-party committee of MPs (Member of Parliament) has recommended that... Read More...

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Snoop Dogg Demands the Reinstatement of Louis Farrakhan on Facebook

Marsha Silva

May 6, 2019

Snoop Dogg recently took exception to the news that Facebook had banned Louis Farrakhan from its platform for life. The 'Gin and Juice' rapper was livid in a video he made following a decision by Facebook an... Read More...

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Live Music’s New Geography

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NYC Becomes the First City In America to Enact a Strict ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule for Subscriptions

Governor Beshear Sets Up ‘Office of Music’ to Support Kentucky’s Music Industry

Live Nation Replaces Its Top Lawyer Amid Intensifying State Antitrust Battles

Congressional Bill to Block ‘Foreign Piracy Sites’ Introduced

The Kennedy Center Is Now Flirting With Complete Demolition

Embracing a Critic, The NFL Names Jay-Z Its “Live Music Entertainment Strategist”

As Austria’s Government Collapses In Scandal, a Shadowy Weird Al Yankovic Emerges

Bon Iver, Dashboard Confessional, Patty Griffin Sign Onto the Anti-Trump ’46 for 46′ Tour

Small Claims Copyright Court? Senate Judiciary Committee Approves the 2019 ‘CASE Act’

Melania Trump Gets Involved In A$AP Rocky’s Case: “We’re Working With the State Department”

To Combat Rampant Piracy, a U.N. Organization Launches a Global Anti-Piracy Database

Japanese Pop Group KAT-TUN Cancels Performance Over Violent Hong Kong Protests

Vladimir Putin Defends Russia’s Homophobic Censorship of Elton John’s ‘Rocketman’

Lawmakers Unveil the ‘Boss Act’ of 2019 — “Americans Have Been Gouged and Gouged and Then Gouged Some More.”

The Italian Version of the Copyright Directive Bans All Content Uploads — Legal or Illegal

Canada Has a Solution for Growing Local Talent: Make Streaming Services Pay for It

Snoop Dogg Demands the Reinstatement of Louis Farrakhan on Facebook