Paul Rosenberg is exiting his role as chairman and CEO of Def Jam Records. Multiple sources leaked the news of Rosenberg’s departure today (Friday), which, at the time of this piece’s writing, had not been confirmed by Def Jam, its parent c…
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UK Offers a Firm Post-Brexit Immigration Statement, BPI Warns Against ‘Unreasonable Bureaucracy’
Having finalized Brexit and officially exited the European Union, the United Kingdom is taking steps to fundamentally change its immigration policy, as indicated by a statement posted on the UK government’s official website. Geoff Taylor, CEO of the Br…
Recording Academy’s Ugly Battle Over Sexual Assault, Discrimination Charges Enters Mediation
The very public, very controversial war between the Recording Academy and ousted CEO Deborah Dugan is reportedly entering mediation. Sources with knowledge of the matter are now leaking that settlement talks are underway. It’s unclear when the se…
The Weeknd Secures Major Verizon Sponsorship Ahead of ‘After Hours’ Global Tour
The Weeknd has inked a major promotional partnership with Verizon, the largest cell phone service provider in America. According to details emailed by Verizon, the sponsorship deal will center on The Weeknd’s just-announced After Hours Tour. Tick…
Sofar Sounds Overhauls Artist Payments After Being Fined $460,000
Following an investigation conducted by the State of New York (as well as a resulting fine), Sofar Sounds, a London-based promoter of secret concerts, has overhauled its artist-compensation system. As part of the update, which was announced via Sofar’s…
New Jersey Congressman Says Pearl Jam “Has Been Led Astray” by “Corrupt” Live Nation/Ticketmaster
Earlier this week, members of Pearl Jam sent a letter to New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. (and Rep. Frank Pallone Jr.) with suggested improvements to the BOSS Act. Pascrell didn’t take kindly to the constructive criticism. The BOSS Act is…
Kobalt Music Group Inks a Neighboring Rights Deal With Tones and I
New York-based rights-management company Kobalt Music Group has inked a neighboring rights deal with Australian pop singer Tones and I. With the support and resources of Kobalt behind her, Tones and I (whose real name is Toni Watson) will be in a posit…
TikTok Scores a Juicy BTS Exclusive — But Just for :30
TikTok is the sole home of a 30-second-long preview of BTS’s upcoming single “ON,” which is slated for release on Friday, alongside the group’s next album, Map of the Soul: 7. TikTok users can both listen to the “ON”…
Primary Wave Inks a Major Publishing+Recording Deal With Power Ballad Gods Air Supply
Primary Wave has purchased a 70% stake in the song catalog of Air Supply, a two-piece soft-rock band from Australia. The deal, loosely valued in the millions, also involves a substantial interest in the group’s recording asset revenue streams. P…
Kanye West, EMI Music Publishing Officially Settle Out of Court
EMI’s on-again, off-again lawsuit with Kanye West has officially drawn to a close. According to a stipulation of dismissal submitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the matter has been settled; a tentative agr…