Ahead of their upcoming legal showdown, Global Music Rights (GMR) and the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) have jointly filed for a protective order that will keep potentially sensitive specifics out of the public eye. According to the filing, the …
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The Whitney Houston Creepy Hologram Tour Officially Sets Sail
The previously reported Whitney Houston Hologram Tour has officially set sail, with the first performance scheduled to take place in Sheffield, England, on February 25th. After that, the hologram show, which will also feature a live band, singers, and …
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Is Changing Their Name to “Boneless Thugs-n-Harmony” — Seriously
The rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony has officially changed its name to “Boneless” Thugs-n-Harmony—not as an early April Fools’ joke or as a result of a lost bet, but because of a high-priced branding deal with Buffalo Wild Wings. Bonel…
Burning Man Is Officially Suing the U.S. Government
Burning Man first filed legal paperwork against the U.S. Government in December of last year. Now, its lawsuit has officially been set in motion. Late last year, we broke the story that Burning Man was litigating against the U.S. Department of Interio…
Universal Music Publishing Group Offers Realtime Earnings and Data to Its Songwriters — Introducing ‘Window’
Universal Music Publishing Group has launched UMPG Window, a digital resource that provides creators with instant access to their songs’ real-time earnings data and information. UMPG Window is available both on computers and mobile devices; the …
Pearl Jam Explains to a U.S. Congressman Why the ‘BOSS Act’ Doesn’t Make Sense
Pearl Jam’s members are outspoken critics of the ticketing industry, but that doesn’t mean they’re getting behind the BOSS Act, which, if passed, would more comprehensively regulate the distribution and resale of event tickets. On the contrary, the fiv…
Canadian Authorities Fine StubHub Nearly $1 Million for Deceiving Customers
StubHub has been fined nearly $1 million ($1.3M Canadian) by Canada’s Competition Bureau, which monitors the domestic marketplace for behaviors and actions that inhibit competition and/or deceive consumers. StubHub’s infractions were classified under …
Want Tickets to See Bon Iver? Just Pledge to Vote In the 2020 Election
Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, Bon Iver is working to register new voters and rally support for the eventual Democratic nominee. Roughly one month out from voting day, the folk band revealed that they will play three concerts in their native…
Elton John Soldiers Through Farewell Tour Despite Walking Pneumonia Diagnosis
Owing to an ongoing illness, Elton John has been forced to postpone one of his scheduled Farewell Yellow Brick Road performances. The 72-year-old valiantly attempted to push through a Sunday concert in Auckland, New Zealand, having been diagnosed with…
Vicky Cornell’s Lawsuit Against Soundgarden Drags On — Despite Talks of a Settlement
The Vicky Cornell-Soundgarden lawsuit is raging on, and all involved parties have agreed to delay proceedings until March, including extensions for both Cornell’s team and that of the defendants. Two previous delays (both requested by the defendants) …