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THURSDAY 1.3.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Apple Music Names Ebro Darden To Head Hip-Hop, R&B

Ebro Darden, NYC's Hot 97 morning personality and Apple Music Beats 1 host has been named Apple Music's head of global editorial for hip-hop and R&B. In addition to his. Continue reading

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Spotify (SPOT) Stock To Rise Up To 80%, says Top Analyst, Sees “Music Industry As Highly Investable”

UPDATED: Spotify stock will rise to $200 within the next 12 months, according to top analyst Rob Sanderson of MKM Partners. Spotify (SPOT) stock was trading at $110.96 in pre-market. Continue reading

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K-Popnomics: What Indonesia, Other Nations Can Learn From Korean Pop Music Industry

While we in the US have our share of big name pop artists, South Korea has its own share of stadium-filling stars that may be slightly less familiar to an. Continue reading

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Music Biz Weekly Podcast Looks Back At 2018 And What’s Next In 2019

For the last Music Biz Weekly Podcast of 2018, co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert look back at 2018, comment on industry shifts that excited and disappointed them and look. Continue reading

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Copyright Office Issues Interim Ruling On MLC Applications Including Oversight Of MLC Board By Librarian of Congress

The United Sates Copyright Office recently issued an interim rule which maps out a carefully crafted approach to the registers position in designating the Mechanical Licensing Collective and Digital Licensee. Continue reading

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Universal Scores Win vs ISP In DMCA Safe Harbors Case

In the latest development in the case between ISP Grande Communications and Universal Music Group, a judge has ruled that Grande shouldn't be able to use the DMCA's 'safe harbor'. Continue reading

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3 Free Apps Every DIY Rapper Should Be Using In 2019

While there are certainly a myriad of apps out there designed to help with music creation and promotion, not all of them are as beneficial as they claim. Here we. Continue reading

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No #TimesUp For Charlie Walk, Lands New Job Despite Misconduct Claims Because “His wife stayed with him”

Former Republic Group president Charlie Walk, who left the company earlier this year amid multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, has resurfaced as a consultant for UnitedMasters, the new company launched. Continue reading

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FCC To Suspend Operations Due To Government Shutdown, Copyright Office To Stay Open

UPDATED: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will suspend most operations on Thursday, January 3rd. The suspension announcement comes as the US government shutdown over the funding of a border wall. Continue reading

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