Tag: Associated Press

Apple’s Beats Beats Monster Monster Lawsuit

LA Superior Court Judge William Fahey yesterday handed down a summary judgment that effectively dismissed the claims that Beats by Dr Dre had cheated Monster and its CEO Noel Lee. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/31/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Associated Press, Attorney's fee, Beats Electronics, Dr Dre, Jimmy Iovine, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Noel Lee (executive), Summary judgment

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WED. BRIEFING: Apple’s Beats Beats Monster Suit • BMG Earnings Rise • CMJ Resurfaces • Twitter Pays For Videos • More

Wednesday 8.31.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Judge declares Jimmy and Dre are standup guys and get to keep all the money that Apple gave them. Updated continuously. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/31/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alcohol intoxication, Alcoholism, Angelfire, Associated Press, Beer, business, Hypebot, music industry, News agency, United States

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Hans Zimmer Wins Copyright Lawsuit And An Apology, As Pace Of Copyright Claims Accelerates

The case against Hans Zimmer over music from "12 Years A Slave" was dismissed last week. Whatever side you're on, however, its still an indisputably lucrative time to be a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/29/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: " copyright infringement, 12 Years a Slave (film), Academy Awards, Associated Press, Ed Sheeran, Gaye family, Got to Give It Up, Marvin Gaye, Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke

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Bluestem Amphitheater Builds Idyllic Artist Village Of Tiny Houses

In Moorhead, Minnesota, the Bluestem Amphitheater recently created a quaint and specifically artist tailored village out of tiny houses in which it houses the multiple performers which pass through the region.

Guest Post on 08/26/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aphex Twin, Associated Press, Austin, Avocado, Banana, Compact disc, Controversy Tour, Disc jockey, DragonForce, Drinking water, Texas

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Music Publishing News Roundup 8.26.16: Clive Davis Honors Pharrell • MPA Joins Operation Creative • Women In Music Event

Clive Davis is honoring singer-songwriter Pharrell with his Legend in Songwriting Award at the 12th annual Songs of Hope event on September 15 in California. The event benefits the City. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 08/26/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Babyface (musician), Burt Bacharach, California, City of Hope National Medical Center, Clive Davis, Dr. Luke, Duarte, John Debney, Mike Posner, Pharrell Williams

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Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Live Nation Hit With Lawsuit By 17 Fans After Railing Collapse

17 injured concert goers are suing Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa and Live Nation. Safety at shows became the issue it always deserved to be several summers ago after a spectacular. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/25/2016 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, BB&T, Camden, Class Action, lawsuit, Live Nation Entertainment, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa

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Building A Fanbase With Facebook Music Video Ads

Thanks to social media, buying advertising to promote music is no longer just for deep pocketed major labels. But where is the best place to spend limited funds? That's a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/17/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (7)

Tags: Abu Dhabi Media, Associated Press, Fueled by Ramen, music industry, music video, record label, Universal Music Group, Vevo, Warner Music Group, YouTube

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week music commentators take to their soap boxes to share their thoughts on why surprise album releases are terrible, the importance of having physical music for sale at your show, and. Continue reading

admin on 08/14/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Associated Press, Authors and Publishers, Barack Obama, Broadcast Music, Callinectes sapidus, Chris Castle, Google, Ho Ching, Inc., Lee Hsien Loong, United States

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International Songwriting Competition Announces 2016 Judges

The International Songwriting Competition has announced its panel of judges for the 2016 edition of the long-running competition. As per usual, the panel includes a mix of artists and industry. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/11/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: America's Got Talent, Amnesia (Pousette-Dart Band album), Associated Press, Capitol Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Building, Frank Sinatra, One Direction, Order of St Michael and St George, recording contract

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UMG Names Former WMG Exec Oana Ruxandra As SVP Digital Strategy and Partnerships,

Universal Music Group has named Oana Ruxandra to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Partnerships.

Bruce Houghton on 08/10/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, music video, New York City, record label, Sony, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Vevo, Warner Music Group, YouTube

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