Coachella Sues Urban Outfitters, Free People

Clothing retailer Urban Outfitters and their affiliate Free People are facing legal action from Coachella organizers Goldenvoice, for allegedly trying to capitalize on the festival's brand.  According to the Los. Continue reading

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Billboard Acquires Spin, Vibe and Stereogum, Azoff and Leiweke’s Oak View Buys Venues Today

[UPDATED] Two big music media deals close out 2016. Hollywood Reporter and Billboard Media Group have acquired SpinMedia’s music assets Spin, Vibe and Stereogum and Irving Azoff and Tim Leiweke's. Continue reading

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Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize For Literature

Bob Dylan has won the 2016 Nobel Prize For Literature  "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition." Bookmakers had put the rock icon's odds of. Continue reading

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How Much Musicians Earn Online – 2015 Edition [Infographic]

How much musicians earn online (download sales, on demand streaming, online radio) though a range of distributors (Tunecore, CD Baby, others) and providers (like Spotify, YouTube) is a moving target.. Continue reading

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How Much Can You Earn From A Music Video On YouTube? [INFOGRAPHIC]

We've all read the stories. "Musician Gets Rich (or at least makes a good living" Posting Videos On YouTube."  But just how much money can you make on YouTube?  This. Continue reading

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WED, NEWS BRIEF: Sony Streaming Income Battle • FCC Fines iHeart $1M • Weav Launches • R.I.P. Bruce Lundvall • More

Wednesday 5.20.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Spotify, Starbucks Partner • Music Videos On Snapchat • Deezer Adds Podcasts • Sonos • More

Tuesday 5.19.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: BMI Wins Pandora Royalty Battle • Major Label “Short-termism” • Google Music Redesign • More

Friday 5.15.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Former Bandzoogle CEO Dufrense Named Bandcamp’s First Head Of Strategy & Growth

Bandzoogle CEO David Dufresne has exited the company and will join direct to fan music platform Bandcamp as the Head of Strategy & Growth.  Dufresne had been with Bandzoogle since. Continue reading

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Diddy Has Sex and Justin Timberlake Plays A Sad Lime In Their New TV Commercials [VIDEO]

Never underestimate what a musician will do when there's money involved. To "celebrate" a new scent called 3AM, Diddy basically has passionate sex on camera with his real longtime girlfriend. Continue reading

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