Pandora Is Now Talking To Private Equity Firms In Search Of Cash

Earlier this week, we learned that Pandora had asked the major labels for cash or better royalty rates. After receiving what is reported to be a tepid response from UMG,. Continue reading

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Live Nation, Vice Media Shutter Ad Video Unit, 12 Laid Off

Live Nation has pulled the plug on a company unit that produced video content for advertising.  According to the New York Post, sources said the division, a joint venture with. Continue reading

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OFFICIAL: Prince Comes To Streaming This Sunday [UPDATED]

UPDATE 2: It's been music's worst kept secret for more than a week, but we now can confirm that Prince is coming to music streaming services this Sunday, the day. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

Some of the most popular and well read posts on Hypebot from the past two weeks included Seymour Stein's embarrassing revelation about a deal with Madonna, Drake's redefinition of what. Continue reading

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Band Files $30 Million Lawsuit Against Motley Crue After Paying $1 Million To Be Their Opening Act

After you've paid $1 million to get the support slot on the Motley Crue tour, isn't only fair that the road crew for the bad boys of rock refrains from. Continue reading

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Desperate For New Label Deals, Spotify Reverses Position And Will Allow Release Windowing [Report]

Spotify is ready to allow new releases to be windowed on its paid Premium service. The music streamer needs new contracts with the major labels before it can move forward. Continue reading

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Spin, Vibe, Stereogum For Sale As SpinMedia Goes On Auction Block

An already dwindling number of online music site – or too often, music celebrity click bait engines – may be about to get a good bit smaller with news that. Continue reading

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BET Hip Hop Awards 2016 Nominees – The Full List

BET  today announced their 2016 Hip Hop Awards nominees and Drake dominated the list with 14 nods including ‘Best Live Performer,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘MVP of the Year,’ ‘Album. Continue reading

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Ariana Grande Lost White House Gig Because She Licked A Donut

According to DNC emails released via Wikileaks last week, Ariana Grande was being considered as a performer for a gala for President Obama, but in an extremely detailed back-and-forth that. Continue reading

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Live Nation EDM Pres. James Barton To Exit, In Talks To Join SFXE

Stuggling with a stock price down around 25 cents per share and hoping to avoid bankruptcy, EDM conglomerate SFX is looking for a savior; and they appear to think they've. Continue reading

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