HBO Max revealed on WarnerMedia Day 3 the female-helmed TV comedy projects it is developing, which includes Rap Shit from Issa Rae. Rap Shit, which is the working title of the show, will be a half-hour series that will seek to continue the success Rae …
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Musicians Protest HBO Max Launch at Warner Bros. Studios
On October 30, Los Angeles musicians held a protest and an impromptu performance under the water tower of Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, as they continue to attempt to receive fair pay for work that gets streamed. The musicians were protesting the la…
Trevanna Tracks Simplifies the Chaos of Film & TV Music Licensing
Spending time with Jennifer Freed, founder & CEO of Trevanna Tracks, can be a bit contagious. You suddenly start to think that all the problems plaguing music licensing for film, television, and video games can actually be solved. A longtime vet in…
Showtime Buys the Rights to Tekashi 6ix9ine Documentary ‘Supervillain’
Showtime Documentary Films has just obtained the rights to Supervillain, which will be a 3-part docu-series featuring rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. The series is inspired by a Rolling Stone article titled “Tekashi 6ix9ine: The Rise and Fall of a Hip Hop Supe…
Musicians Are Ruining Every Disney Event Until They Get Better Streaming Royalties
It was quite an unusual Saturday morning for many members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) in the Los Angeles area. It was also an unexpected headache for one Disney executive in particular. In protest, a band of irate musicians performed…
Amazon Music Is Now Available On Apple TV — Just Moments After Spotify’s Launch
Following Spotify’s launch on Apple TV, Amazon Music is now available on the streaming box. The Amazon Music integration is available in 13 countries including the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. Users can pair their app through their browser to l…
Tekashi 6ix9ine Docuseries Is Officially Happening — 50 Cent Executive Producing
Tekashi 6ix9ine will be the centerpiece of an upcoming docuseries — though we’re not sure how this one ends. The previously rumored Tekashi 6ix9ine docuseries is officially being made, with 50 Cent serving as the project’s executive producer. Dependin…
Apple’s Excited About Their Upcoming Music+TV Combo — Major Labels Aren’t
Apple reportedly wants to bundle its music and television streaming services for a single monthly fee. But not everyone is happy about it. Major record labels, in particular, are worrying that this will result in less money for the music they produce. …
After Wrecking Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Book Signing, Musicians Double Down on Streaming Payment Demands
Musicians continue to fight Disney and other major media companies for increased streaming royalties. After following through with their plan to conduct a loud and conspicuous protest outside of Disney CEO Bob Iger’s October 1st book signing, musicians…
Looks Like a Tekashi 6ix9ine Biopic Is In the Works — With 50 Cent Executive Producing
It now appears that 50 Cent is closing in on the production rights for a Tekashi 6ix9ine biopic. A Tekashi 6ix9ine biopic is now in the works, and 50 Cent has indicated that he’s making a play for the production rights. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curt…