Should the case go to trial, Apple – and many other online marketplaces – could face a tough time at court. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an antitrust case against Apple. Robert Pepper, a Chicago resident, first filed a class-action lawsuit in 2…
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Paradigm Acquires Dale Morris & Associates, Creates Strategic Alliance with Morris Higham Management
Paradigm Talent Agency continues to make strategic alliances to grow its reach. Paradigm Talent Agency and Nashville powerhouse Morris Higham Management (MHM) have confirmed a new deal. Dale Morris and Associates, MHM’s touring division, now belongs t…
Spotify Prepares to Launch in India with an Extended Free Trial
Having made peace with major labels and publishers, Spotify gears up to launch in India. Two weeks ago, Spotify officially launched in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Just as in other countries, users in the region can choose to stream their f…
Cloudflare Taken to Court for Failing to Act on Infringing Sites
Cloudflare quickly took down neo-Nazi websites. But, why hasn’t it done the same for pirating websites? Cloudflare doesn’t have a good relationship with both the entertainment and the music industry. For over a year, ALS Scan had remained in a bitter …
Court Forbids Viagogo from Selling Rammstein Tickets
Despite the preliminary injunction, Viagogo continues to sell Rammstein tickets. Across the Atlantic, most artists and their managers don’t trust Viagogo. Neither do most governments. Two months ago, a top executive of the controversial secondary tick…
Tencent Music’s IPO May Launch in Time for Christmas
Ultimately, Tencent Music’s December IPO could depend on the outcome of the upcoming G20 summit in Argentina. According to a report published on Tuesday, Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) and its financial advisors have mulled the possibility of pushin…
Dubbed the ‘Mecca’ of Streaming by Spotify, Mexico Emerges as a Top Global Piracy Consumption Hub
Despite the streaming music giant’s success in the country, don’t expect Spotify to obliterate – or even make a dent in – rampant music piracy. According to Spotify, Mexico has an insatiable appetite for music. Globally, the streaming music giant has m…
Los Angeles Jury Rules Against Skrillex over 2012 Stage Diving Incident
Skrillex found out the true cost of stage diving – $3.4 million. In 2012, Jennifer Fraissl went to see a Skrillex show in Downtown Los Angeles. Six years later, a Los Angeles jury has awarded her $4.5 million in damages. So, what happened? During the s…
UnitedMasters Reveals More Details About Its Lucrative NBA Deal
UnitedMasters’ deal with the NBA sounds like a great opportunity for indie artists. Just over a week ago, UnitedMasters unveiled a lucrative deal with the NBA. The league will feature select indie musicians across its digital properties and social comm…
Nicki Minaj Abruptly Cancels Performance at Fraudulent Chinese Music Festival
So, who’s to blame – Nicki Minaj or the original DWP Music Festival? Last weekend, Nicki Minaj boarded a plane to China. After landing at Shangai, she warmed up backstage to perform a 90-minute set at the DWP China Festival. Then, right before the show…