Sony Takes $2.3B Controlling Stake In EMI

With a check for $2.3 billion, Sony has become the world's largest music publisher. The deal adds a catalog of more than two million songs from EMI Music Publishing, including hits. Continue reading

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MTV Names 2017 “Woodies” Emerging Artists Nominees, Voting Is Exclusively On Snapchat

MTV today announced the 2017 edition of its emerging artists awards, the “MTV Woodies.” Fans can only vote for each award by taking a screenshot of their favorite artist on. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News 1.6.17: Great Year For Lawyers Ahead • BMI Fights Radio Rates • George Michael Tributes

2017 will bring with it a number of court cases that will affect music publishers, songwriters, and copyright as a whole.  First, the Radio Music Licensing Commission and performing rights organization. Continue reading

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Ray Wadell Exits Billboard After 30 Years, But He’s Not Retiring

Long time Billboard writer, Ray Waddell is leaving the trade magazine to work with Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff at their recently launched Oak View Group. Wadell has covered live touring. Continue reading

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Spotify Adds Specially Recorded 2 Song “Singles” From John Legend, Tove Lo, Local Natives, D.R.A.M., Juanes, 15 More

Spotify continues to add original programming and promote its own playlists (if you can call two songs a playlist) with the launch of weekly "Singles" that include a track from. Continue reading

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Drake Redefines What A Hit Album Is As “Views” Passes 3 Billion Streams Just On Spotify

The RIAA may have to invent a new Titanium Award as tracks from Drake's "Views" pass well over 5 billion streams collectively on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. 

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Spotify’s Most Played and Viral Songs In The US, UK and Globally 11.2.16

A look at this past week's most streamed and viral songs on Spotify in the US, UK and around the world.

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Can You Name All The Musicians And Celebrities In This New Apple Beats Headphones Ad?

Apple debuted a new celebrity-filled video ad for Beats wireless headphones via Twitter on Monday.  Set to Disney 's Pinocchio song "I've Got No Strings" it features a plethora of musicians and other celebrities.  Can. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week, music commentators make their voices heard as they weigh in on Lyor Cohen's joining with the Google Empire and why YouTube will likely drive him crazy, as well as hear. Continue reading

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Irving Azoff Claims YouTube “Pirates” Are “Really Evil”

The CEO and Chairman of Azoff MSG Entertainment, Irving Azoff, is leveling some heavy criticism at YouTube in very public war as he attempts to get the popular video sharing. Continue reading

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