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YouTube Shorts Could Hit TikTok Where It Hurts Most – Paltry Creator Payments

September 19, 2022

Photo Credit: Libby Penner YouTube Shorts could share as much as 45% of ad revenue with its creators–pulling them away from TikTok. It's no secret that growing your presence on TikTok can lead to massive opp... Read More...

Amazon’s Live Radio App ‘Amp’ Gets Newly Launched Creator Fund

Ashley King

September 19, 2022

Photo Credit: Amazon Amazon's live radio app 'Amp' is establishing a creator fund. Here's what we know about the program and who is eligible. Amazon says the new program is designed to give Amp creators a wa... Read More...

Live Nation Releases $59 ‘Club Pass’ — Unlimited Concerts At Select Clubs Through 2022’s End

Dylan Smith

September 19, 2022

Photo Credit: Long Truong Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) has officially debuted a $59 “Club Pass” that, as its name suggests, will afford customers unlimited access to shows at specific clubs through 2022’s end. The Beverly Hills-based promoter just recently unvei... Read More...

TikTok Introduces ‘In the Moment’ Spontaneity with ‘TikTok Now’

Ashley King

September 19, 2022

Photo Credit: TikTok TikTok introduces "in the moment" spontaneity with TikTok Now. TikTok has announced a new feature that might look familiar to users of viral photo-sharing app BeReal. TikTok's "TikTok No... Read More...

Concord Purchases HitCo Catalog — But Leaves the Label Behind

Ashley King

September 19, 2022

Photo Credit: HitCo Entertainment Concord moves forward with its HitCo catalog purchase -- but leaves the label behind. Antonio LA Reid's HitCo Entertainment -- home to artists like Dixie D'Amelio, Jennifer ... Read More...

Warner Music Group Sues Bang Energy Over Social Media Promo Videos Following Infringement Complaints From UMG and SME

Dylan Smith

September 19, 2022

Photo Credit: Aman Pal Warner Music Group (WMG) has officially joined the other Big Three labels in suing Bang Energy Drink for copyright infringement over the allegedly unauthorized use of music in promo videos posted to social media platforms including Tik... Read More...

Post Malone Cracks Three Ribs in Nasty Fall On-Stage in St. Louis

Ashley King

September 19, 2022

Photo Credit: YouTube Post Malone suffered a nasty fall on stage in St. Louis. He got up and apologized to fans and later learned he cracked three of his ribs. A video of the incident posted to social media ... Read More...

iHeartMedia Expands Metaverse Footprint with ‘iHeartLand’ in Roblox

Ashley King

September 18, 2022

Photo Credit: iHeartMedia iHeartMedia is debuting 'iHeartLand' inside Roblox, creating a go-to destination in the metaverse. iHeartLand is a place for gaming, live events, and never-ending entertainment back... Read More...

Clubhouse Keeps Crashing on my Phone – How to Fix It

Ashley King

September 18, 2022

Photo Credit: Clubhouse Clubhouse keeps crashing? Don't worry! We've gathered a list of the best solutions to the most common issues. Clubhouse is an increasingly popular competitor among social audio apps, ... Read More...

Who are the Most Streamed Spotify Artists of All-Time?

Ashley King

September 17, 2022

Photo Credit: rayjaywolf reddit Who are the most streamed Spotify artists of all time? Many record-breaking artists are topping the charts on audio streaming giant Spotify, but who are the most streamed art... Read More...

No Word on Pink Floyd’s $500MM Catalog Sale – But Here’s A New ‘Animals’ Reissue

Ashley King

September 16, 2022

Photo Credit: Pink Floyd No word on Pink Floyd's $500 million catalog sale -- but there's a new Animals 2018 remix. It's been nothing but the sound of crickets as we wait for updates on the sale of Pink Floyd's $500 million catalog. In the meantime, Warner ... Read More...

Sync Music Is Bouncing Back In 2021 — But What are the Emerging Trends?

Unauthorized Music Usage on TikTok Can Cost Brands Big — But There’s a Way to Avoid Expensive Licensing Headaches

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Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms

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Live Nation Releases $59 ‘Club Pass’ — Unlimited Concerts At Select Clubs Through 2022’s End

Concord Purchases HitCo Catalog — But Leaves the Label Behind

Warner Music Group Sues Bang Energy Over Social Media Promo Videos Following Infringement Complaints From UMG and SME

Post Malone Cracks Three Ribs in Nasty Fall On-Stage in St. Louis

iHeartMedia Expands Metaverse Footprint with ‘iHeartLand’ in Roblox

Who are the Most Streamed Spotify Artists of All-Time?

No Word on Pink Floyd’s $500MM Catalog Sale – But Here’s A New ‘Animals’ Reissue