Music Publishing News Roundup 8.12.16: Ozzy Sued For $2M • Cox Owes BMG $25M • Ed Sheeran, Sony/ATV Sued

Ozzy Osbourne and his company Blizzard Music Limited have been sued by his former songwriting partner and bassist Bob Daisley. Daisley claims that Osbourne and his company had been improperly deducting. Continue reading

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Bankrupt Music Tech Startup Crowdmix Sold To Controversial Billionaire Real Estate Investor Nick Candy

Bankrupt and yet to launch music tech startup Crowdmix had hit the deadpool. Now, a controversial billionaire real estate tycoon has come to the rescue.

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Frank Ocean’s New Album Gets Exclusive Apple Music Release Friday

Yesterday, we shared that Frank Ocean was teasing his new album in ways that strongly suggested some kind of Apple exclusive. Now we have confirmation and details of Apple Music's role. Continue reading

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Judges Denies Claims Of 29 Prince “Heirs”, Official Tribute Concert Begins To Take Shape

29 would-be heirs to the Prince estate were excluded, and other previously unchallenged heirs will be forced to undergo genetic testing, a judge ruled last week. Simultaneously, an official tribute. Continue reading

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Universal Music Opens Vaults To Launch uDiscover Online Store

Catalog sales contribute a great deal to the bottom line of most labels, and online commerce provide a unique opportunity to leverage the long tale of fan interest well after. Continue reading

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Tidal Failed To Pay Indie Labels In Norway For Months [REPORT]

Tidal failed to pay a number of indie labels, according to a Norwegian outlet. Whether caused by negligence or the complexities of paying tens of thousands of labels, publishers and. Continue reading

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Apple In Talks To Buy Tidal Says Wall St. Journal, But New York Times Says ‘No Way’ – A Look At The Pros And Cons

Apple is in talks to acquire Tidal, according to a Wall Street Journal report confirmed by re/code.  But a respected New York Times reporters says his sources say the sale. Continue reading

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

Some of our most popular articles this week included the hacking of Tunecore, a closer look at exactly where Adele's smash hit album sold, and the discovery that Spotify listeners can. Continue reading

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Apple Names Bryson Tiller Top New Artist, Periscope Top iPhone App

Apple's team of music, entertainment and app editors have announced their personal Best Of lists for 2015, and their were a few nice surprises.

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Pandora Signs Direct Licensing Deal With SONGS Music Publishing

While lawsuits, congressional action and government regulators may get all the headlines,  Pandora's effort to direct license a greater portion of its catalog continues to gain steam providing shareholders a. Continue reading

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