Songtradr acquires largest sync music agency in the world, Big Sync Music. The once-marginalized synchronization space is now getting seriously rattled — with far bigger opportunities ahead for both artists and brands. Heading into this acquisition by … Continue Reading
Empire star Jussie Smollett is ‘angered and devastated’ by the latest accusations. What exactly happened on the early morning of January 29th? That is becoming an increasingly puzzling question, with Chicago Police apparently shifting their investigati… Continue Reading
Music industry in-fighting is now giving way to group hugging. Yesterday, we first reported that a brand-new Copyright Directive had been approved in the European Union. The Directive, which contains the controversial Article 13, is now being shuttled… Continue Reading
The finalized Article 13 text is either a breakthrough, a disaster, or something in-between — depending on the organization you talk to. It’s done. After more than two years of EU deliberations, thousands of hours of hearings and endless debates, a fin… Continue Reading
Chicago Police seem to be shifting gears in their investigation involving Jussie Smollett, who reported being brutally attacked on January 29th. Smollett reported that two attackers slashed the actor’s face and splashed a toxic substance on him, while … Continue Reading
Universal Music Group is now the sole owner of indie-focused distributor Ingrooves Music Group. This might be one of the easiest post-acquisition integrations in recent memory. Universal Music Group, a longtime minority stakeholder in Ingrooves Music G… Continue Reading
Ten years after dying from a drug overdose a court later ruled involuntary manslaughter, Michael Jackson is back in the news because of Leaving Neverland. The documentary is about two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, both of whom accuse Michael of… Continue Reading
Ten years after dying from a drug overdose a court later ruled involuntary manslaughter, Michael Jackson is back in the news because of Leaving Neverland. The documentary is about two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, both of whom accuse Michael of… Continue Reading
Childish Gambino didn’t show up, but Drake did. And so did Michelle Obama. Here are winners list for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, which wrapped up Sunday night. Record of the Year “This Is America” — Childish Gambino Album of the Year “Golden Hour”… Continue Reading
Despite an apology from Gucci, calls for a boycott against the fashion designer are gaining steam. It’s unclear what Gucci was thinking when it released its near-$900 black ‘wool baclava jumper’ last week. The sweater featured a partial face mask that… Continue Reading
