Category : Music Publishing
Songwriter signings, catalog sales, rights management, performance royalties, sync licensing, and the financial infrastructure behind music ownership and long-term revenue.
DJs To Earn $55M From New Royalty Program
DJs can now earn royalties for the first time through Dubset Media's new DJ Royalty Program, powered by MixSCAN technology that makes mix streaming legal....
Songwriters’ Groups Stand Up Against Internet Radio Bill
Major songwriters' organizations ASCAP, BMI, NSAI and SESAC unite against the controversial Internet Radio Fairness Act, citing concerns over undervaluation of songwriters' rights....
Nick Ashford Wrote “I’m Every Woman”
Nick Ashford wrote the lyrics to 'I'm Every Woman,' the iconic anthem recorded by Chaka Khan and later Whitney Houston. His wife Valerie Simpson reveals...
Clive Davis & Music Legends Unite for Songs of Hope
Clive Davis, Babyface, and Jimmy Jam unite for Songs of Hope VIII charity event supporting City of Hope's cancer and disease research. The October 18th...
ASCAP’s 4th Annual Women Behind the Music Series
ASCAP launches its 4th annual Women Behind the Music series in NYC, LA, and Atlanta, honoring women songwriters, artists, and music industry executives including Tiny...
The Dream named Vice President of A&R at Def Jam
Producer and songwriter The-Dream has been appointed Vice President of A&R at Def Jam Records, where he will focus on developing new talent and working...
Songs Music Publishing Names New President & Head of A&R
Songs Music Publishing promotes Ron Perry to President and Head of A&R after 20 years with the company. Perry will oversee acquisitions and manage the...
ASCAP Launches ASCAP OnStage
ASCAP launches ASCAP OnStage, a new program allowing members to receive royalties for live performances at venues nationwide. Writers can submit setlists online to ensure...
ASCAP Appoints Elizabeth Matthews as EVP and General Counsel
ASCAP appoints Elizabeth Matthews as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Former Viacom executive will oversee legal affairs protecting songwriter and publisher rights....
Essence Inks Deal w/ Malaco Music for Winner
Essence R&B Star competition winner Greta Prince signs exclusive recording deal with Malaco Music Group. Her debut single 'You Should Know' hits Billboard's Top 30....
Universal Music Publishing Group Names Kent Earls EVP
Kent Earls has been promoted to Executive Vice President/General Manager at Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville. The 20-year industry veteran will oversee country music publishing...
Jim Roppo Named EVP of Marketing at Universal Republic
Universal Republic Records names industry veteran Jim Roppo as Executive Vice President of Marketing to lead initiatives for artists like Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki...
Brian Lambert Named EVP/Head of Film & Television Music
Universal Music Publishing Group promotes Brian Lambert to Executive Vice President/Head of Film & Television Music. Lambert oversees synchronization business for UMPG's vast catalog including...
Original 7ven Reunites for New Album After 21 Years
The Original 7ven, formerly known as The Time, reunites for their first album in 21 years. Condensate features all original members including Morris Day and...
Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Eric Bellinger for Tru 2 Music
Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, and Eric Bellinger headline the star-studded Tru 2 Music concert at Nokia Theater LA Live on October 23rd, 2011....
GAMBLE & HUFF STATEMENT ON NICK ASHFORD’S PASSING
Legendary producers Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff pay tribute to Nick Ashford of Ashford & Simpson, crediting him with producing their hit 'I'm Gonna Make...
Philadelphia International Records 40th Anniversary
Philadelphia International Records launches 40th anniversary celebration honoring legendary producers Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff. The yearlong tribute features special events nationwide celebrating their iconic...
Gamble and Huff Sign with WME as 50th Anniversary Approaches
Legendary songwriting duo Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff sign with WME for representation as they approach their 50th anniversary partnership in 2012....
Relev� Entertainment Announces Merge Summit 2010
Relev� Entertainment announces The Merge Summit 2010 at LA's Millennium Biltmore Hotel, featuring Kirk Franklin, Chrisette Michele, and top industry executives....
Radio 104.5 Summer Show: Silversun Pickups, Metric, Against Me!
Radio 104.5 presents a summer concert at Penn's Landing featuring Silversun Pickups, Metric, Against Me!, and The Henry Clay People on June 28th, 2010....
BET’s Summer Music Series ‘RISING ICONS’ Profiles Keri Hilson
Radio Facts: This summer BET launched an exciting new music series titled "GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT AND BET PRESENT: RISING ICONS," which profiles eight of the...
LaToya: Michael Jackson Was Murdered
Two British Sunday newspapers said LaToya Jackson believes her brother Michael Jackson was murdered by a group of conspirators trying to get hold of his...
‘Cha Cha Slide’ writer suing record label – UPI.com
A record label failed to pay Willie “DJ Casper” Perry Jr. royalties for his hit “The Cha Cha Slide,” the Chicago disc Radio DJey alleges...
Jamie Foxx, Keyshia Cole Share Adoption Stories
Jamie Foxx, keyshia cole and Faith Hill will share their personal experiences with adoption on the CBS television special, in hopes of helping children find...
Sony BMG Reaches Deal With Imeem
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