Artists Who Lost Millions Without Publishing Rights
The music business has always been complicated, and for artists focused on creating, the business side can feel like a foreign language. Publishing is one...
Tag : Michael Jackson
Farewell to Quincy Jones: A Legacy Beyond Music (videos)
Quincy Jones, legendary music producer and composer, passed away at age 91 at his Bel-Air home. Known for producing Michael Jackson's albums and We Are...
Michael Jackson Estimated Estate Value
Michael Jackson's estate has grown from $482 million in 2009 to potentially over $1.6 billion today, earning $47.2 million annually from music rights and catalog...
Katherine Jacksons Appeal to Block Michael Jacksons Music
Los Angeles court dismisses Katherine Jackson's legal challenge to block $600 million sale of half of Michael Jackson's music catalog to Sony....
Joe Jackson Addresses Wade Robson’s Molestation Claim
Joe Jackson responds to Wade Robson's childhood molestation allegations against Michael Jackson, dismissing the claims in a direct statement....
Bounce and Brown Sugar Celebrate Black Music Month
Bounce TV and Brown Sugar streaming service team up for Black Music Month with iconic films and documentaries featuring Beyonc�, Michael Jackson, Prince, and more...
Tommy Mottolas Memoir Details Clash with Michael Jackson
Tommy Mottola releases memoir detailing his controversial clash with Michael Jackson and marriage to Mariah Carey. The music executive addresses Jackson's 2002 accusations and defends...
Michael Jackson Estate Buys Sly & the Family Stone Catalog
Michael Jackson's estate through MIJAC Music has acquired majority ownership of Sly and the Family Stone's U.S. catalog rights. The deal includes classics like 'Family...
Live Coverage of Michael Jackson Viewing (vid)
Live coverage of Michael Jackson's public viewing and memorial service. Updates on burial location and video clips available as the historic event unfolds....
Industry Veteran Vernon Slaughter Dies
Music industry veteran Vernon Slaughter, former VP of CBS Records' Black Music Marketing department, died at 63 from diabetes complications in Phoenix....
What’s the Number One Halloween Themed Song of All Time?
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' tops the charts as the most-downloaded Halloween song ever with 3.2 million digital sales, beating classics like 'Ghostbusters.'...
Clarence Avant, Influential Music Executive, Dies at 92
Clarence Avant, legendary music executive known as 'The Black Godfather,' has died at 92. The influential power broker shaped careers of countless artists and bridged...
Industry Vet TC Tompkins Releases Book on Radios Golden Era
Industry veteran TC Tompkins releases 'When Radio Was King,' revealing marketing secrets behind Michael Jackson's Thriller, Sade's Diamond Life, and Epic Records' dominance....
When Stars Had to Behave at the Music Awards (video)
Watch Kool and the Gang perform 'Ladies Night' at a 1979-80 music awards show where stars like Michael Jackson and Dionne Warwick sat politely....
LYDIA KANUGA PROMOTED TO VP, MEDIA RELATIONS
Lydia Kanuga has been promoted to Vice President of Media Relations at The Chamber Group, overseeing PR for clients including Usher, Michael Jackson Estate, and...
Rickey Smiley Show: Chris Brown’s MJ Tribute Canceled
Chris Brown's Michael Jackson tribute at the 2022 AMAs was canceled, reportedly because the Jackson family didn't approve the performance. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show...
Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil and Michael Jackson's estate unveiled Michael Jackson ONE, a new Vegas residency at Mandalay Bay featuring 63 performers in an immersive tribute...
Quincy Jones Wins $9.4M Verdict vs MJJ Productions
Quincy Jones wins $9.4 million verdict against Michael Jackson's MJJ Productions for unpaid royalties from This Is It soundtrack and Cirque du Soleil shows....
Steve Harvey on Chris Brown vs Michael Jackson
Steve Harvey Morning Show discusses Chris Brown vs Michael Jackson debate. Brown calls comparison rumors 'cap' and says he wouldn't exist without MJ....
Drummer Ricky Lawson Dies, Family Removes Life Support
Legendary drummer Ricky Lawson, who played for Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Stevie Wonder, died after his family removed life support following a brain aneurysm....
Sony Music Publishing Reveals New Brand Identity
Sony Music Publishing unveils new brand identity after 25 years, returning to original name under CEO Jon Platt. The rebrand features redesigned logo and 'every...
Sony/ATV Promotes Brad Levin to SVP Finance
Sony/ATV Music Publishing promotes Brad Levin to Senior Vice President of Finance. Levin has been key in major deals including EMI integration and Michael Jackson...
Michael Jackson’s Sister Weak in Knees (VIDEO)
Michael Jackson's incredible stage presence made fans faint and cry. A viral video shows a woman's reaction after MJ kissed her cheek at an award...
Spike Lee Honors Michael Jackson in They Don’t Care About Us
Spike Lee unveiled a new version of Michael Jackson's 'They Don't Care About Us' film during his virtual Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson block party, incorporating...
Big Lez Shares Awesome Michael Jackson Story with Questlove
Big Lez shares an incredible Michael Jackson story during her interview with Questlove, discussing her iconic career in hip-hop dance and culture....