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• House of Representatives Pass the TICKET Act, Banning Hidden Pricing and Deceptive Ticketing Practices — Fix the Tix Coalition, NIVA, Recording Academy Commend the Move

  16-05-2024 06:28 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Fresh off the House of Representatives passing the TICKET Act, banning hidden pricing and deceptive ticketing practices, the Fix the Tix Coalition and NIVA applaud the move and urge the Senate to follow suit. No sooner had the House of Representatives passed the landmark TICKET Act to ban hidden pricing and deceptive ticketing practices in […]
  
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• Voice Of Baceprot, IVE and more lead Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 list for 2024

  16-05-2024 06:29 via nme.com
  
  Forbes has released its annual 30 Under 30 list for 2024 in Asia, which features the likes of Voice Of Baceprot, IVE and more.READ MORE: Hard as rocks: Indonesian metal trio Voice of Baceprot keep breaking boundariesReleased today (May 16), the annual Forbes 30 Under 30 list shines a light on individuals aged below 30 who have made a significant impact in their respective fields, including entertainment and sports, science and activism, entrepreneurship and more.
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• Avril Lavigne addresses body double conspiracy theory: “It’s so dumb”

  16-05-2024 05:43 via nme.com
  
  Avril Lavigne has addressed the “funny” and “dumb” conspiracy theory that has followed her career for the better part of two decades – see what the singer had to say below.READ MORE: Avril Lavigne – ‘Love Sux’ review: a modern update on early ’00s pop-punkIn the early 2000s, a conspiracy theory took the internet by storm, suggesting that Avril Lavigne had died in 2003 and was replaced by a body double named Melissa. That theory – w
  
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• Dormant ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Documentary Getting Theatrical Release

  16-05-2024 05:20 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Long-dormant documentary ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ is finally getting a theatrical release. The documentary-style concert film follows these British rock greats and last premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2021. Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the film for North American release, with the documentary planned to have a run in theaters. The film tells the […]
  
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• Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker sells entire past and future catalogue to Sony Music

  16-05-2024 04:52 via nme.com
  
  Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker has sold his entire music catalogue to Sony Music Publishing.READ MORE: Tame Impala – ‘The Slow Rush’ review: a 57-minute flex of every musical muscle in Kevin Parker’s bodyPer a report from Music Business Worldwide, Parker signed a global deal with Sony in 2020, giving them control of all future releases, both as an individual and as Tame Impala. Now, however, it is being reported that a new deal has been struck and will also encompass al
  
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• Donna Summer’s Estate Reaches Settlement With Kanye West Over Alleged ‘Theft’ of ‘I Feel Love’

  16-05-2024 04:43 via rollingstone.com
  
  Summer's widower Bruce Sudano previously told Rolling Stone he intended "to protect" his late wife's copyright
  
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• Epidemic Sound Reportedly Plots 2025 IPO As Net Sales Approach $140 Million

  16-05-2024 02:29 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Epidemic Sound is reportedly exploring the possibility of listing on the public market as early as next year. The royalty-free song library’s potential IPO came to light in a Reuters report; Epidemic itself hadn’t commented publicly on the subject at the time of this writing. But according to the mentioned outlet, which cited anonymous sources, […]
  
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• DJ Akademiks sued for rape and defamation

  16-05-2024 02:03 via nme.com
  
  DJ Akademiks has been sued for rape, sexual assault and defamation.
  The hip-hop media personality – real name Livingston Allen – is being sued by his ex-partner Fauziya “Ziya” Abashe, who dated the internet star after meeting him online in 2021.
  In the lawsuit, Abashe alleges that she was contacted by Allen and invited to his house in New Jersey on July 16, 2022, even though they allegedly had not seen each other for almost a year (per Rolling Stone).
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• Marilyn Manson Signs New Record Deal, Teases First Music Since Sexual Assault Allegations

  15-05-2024 23:35 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rolling Stone confirmed the deal with Nuclear Blast after the musician and metal label shared a short clip that appeared to feature a new song
  
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• French Montana Announces 2024 ‘Gotta See It To Believe It’ Tour

  15-05-2024 23:16 via digitalmusicnews.com
  French Montana announces his 2024 ‘Gotta See It To Believe It’ Tour, an exclusive 7-city run across North America this August. Today, French Montana unveiled plans for his 2024 “Gotta See It To Believe It” Tour, produced by Live Nation. The exclusive 7-city run kicks off on August 1 at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, […]
  
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• Spotify Is Seriously Pissing Off Music Publishers (And Not Just With Bundling) — Lyrics and Music Videos Take Center Stage

  15-05-2024 22:53 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify is seriously pissing off music publishers – and not just with the mechanical-royalties decrease stemming from its embrace of bundling. The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) first spoke out against Spotify’s audiobook bundles last month, when CEO David Israelite publicly criticized the “cynical, and potentially unlawful, move.” In short, the pivot will see the […]
  
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• Spotify Is Now Seriously Pissing Off Music Publishers (And Not Just With Bundling) — Lyrics and Music Videos Take Center Stage With a Juicy Cease-and-Desist

  15-05-2024 22:53 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify is seriously pissing off music publishers – and not just with the mechanical-royalties decrease stemming from its newfound emphasis on bundling. The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) first spoke out against Spotify’s audiobook-bundle reclassification last month, when CEO David Israelite publicly criticized the “cynical, and potentially unlawful, move.” In short, the pivot will see […]
  
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• Moments After the NMPA Issues a Cease-and-Desist Against Spotify Over Lyrics, Podcasts, and Music Videos, Spotify Calls It ‘A Press Stunt Filled With False and Misleading Claims’

  15-05-2024 22:53 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Spotify is seriously pissing off music publishers – and not just with the mechanical-royalties decrease stemming from its newfound emphasis on bundling. But moments after the NMPA issued a cease-and-desist against the streaming platform over lyrics, podcasts, and music videos, Spotify called the move ‘a press stunt with false and misleading claims.’ The National Music […]
  
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• Kehlani Sets Summer Release for New Studio Album ‘Crash’

  15-05-2024 22:39 via rollingstone.com
  
  The album, her first since 2022's Blue Water Road, is scheduled to arrive on June 21 featuring the lead single "After Hours"
  
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• 4x Grammy Nominee Patrice Rushen Signs Global Publishing Deal with WCM

  15-05-2024 22:39 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Warner Chappell Music signs a global publishing deal with 4x Grammy nominee and jazz/R&B star Patrice Rushen. Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a global publishing deal with R&B and jazz singer Patrice Rushen. A 4x Grammy nominee, Rushen is considered one of the world’s top recording artists and composers, performing with and producing for […]
  
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• Astroworld: Last Remaining Wrongful Death Suit Has A New Trial Date

  15-05-2024 22:15 via rollingstone.com
  
  The family of Ezra Blount, the youngest victim who died at the festival, is set to go to trial in September
  
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• Travis Scott, Live Nation Couldn’t Settle Every Astroworld Lawsuit — Case Involving 9-Year-Old Victim Now Slated for September

  15-05-2024 21:59 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Travis Scott and Live Nation have kept their collective nose to the grindstone, settling most of the Astroworld crowd crush lawsuits — but the one involving the youngest victim is now slated to go to trial in September. One wrongful death lawsuit remains, filed over the 10 attendees killed during the crowd crush incident at […]
  
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• Zach Bryan Required Stitches After ‘Traumatizing’ Off-Road Vehicle Crash

  15-05-2024 21:54 via rollingstone.com
  
  The musician's girlfriend, podcaster Brianna LaPaglia, detailed the harrowing accident: "We were like, saying goodbye to each other"
  
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• Google Showcases Deepmind Music AI Sandbox to a Nervous Music Industry

  15-05-2024 21:48 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Google I/O 2024 is underway with several new generative media models and tools showcased this year. The Music AI sandbox raises questions about whether these generative models will impact businesses that license sound to creators. In a collaboration with YouTube and some artists, songwriters, and producers, Google has developed a suite of music AI tools […]
  
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• Snoop Dogg is planning to reunite with crip-walking horse at 2024 Olympics

  15-05-2024 21:32 via nme.com
  
  Snoop Dogg has revealed that he is planning to reunite with a crip-walking horse at 2024 Olympics in Paris.READ MORE: Mount Westmore – ‘Snoop, Cube, 40, $hort’ review: rap supergroup overstuffed with ideas and personalitiesThe iconic Westside rapper appeared as a guest on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and teased his jam-packed year ahead. The ‘Gin & Juice’ singer opened up about his upcoming debut as a vocal coach on NBC’s The Voice later this fa
  
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• Sir Elton John on why he hates being photographed

  15-05-2024 21:06
  
  Sir Elton John says he loves collecting photographs but hates photos of himself
  
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• Avril Lavigne addresses 'dumb' conspiracy theory

  15-05-2024 21:06
  
  Avril Lavigne has insisted that she hasn't been replaced by a body double.
  
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• Bruce Springsteen Documentary Coming to Hulu, Disney+ in October

  15-05-2024 21:00 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Hulu and Disney+ will launch ‘Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’ in October this year—though an exact date was not established. The documentary will offer the most in-depth look at the creation of Springsteen’s legendary live performances with behind-the-scenes footage across the 2023-2024 world tour. ‘Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E […]
  
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• The Big Special explain why they’re playing The Great Escape amidst the boycott – and donating fee to Palestinian charity

  15-05-2024 20:42 via nme.com
  
  The Big Special have shared a statement explaining why they have decided to play The Great Escape amidst the boycott.READ MORE: Big Special make vulnerable, soulful punk that needs to be heardThe gothic Black Country duo – comprised of Joe Hicklin and Callum Moloney – took to their official Instagram account to explain why they will go ahead with performing at this year’s edition of the Brighton-based music festival.
  The 2024 event – which showcases new and rising artists
  
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• Big Special explain why they’re playing The Great Escape amidst the boycott – and donating fee to Palestinian charity

  15-05-2024 20:42 via nme.com
  
  Big Special have shared a statement explaining why they have decided to play The Great Escape amidst the boycott.READ MORE: Big Special make vulnerable, soulful punk that needs to be heardThe Black Country punk duo – comprised of Joe Hicklin and Callum Moloney – took to their official Instagram account to explain why they will go ahead with performing at this year’s edition of the Brighton-based music festival.
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• Lucian Grainge, UMG Dropped From Rodney Jones vs. Diddy Sexual Assault Lawsuit

  15-05-2024 20:27 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Rodney Jones’ lawyer is dismissing allegations made against UMG CEO Lucian Grainge, UMG Recordings, and Motown Records. The legal filing was filed by Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn. The filing asks the court to dismiss all claims and strike all allegations made against Lucian Charles Grainge, Motown Records, and UMG Recordings, Inc. A second amended complaint […]
  
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• Mama B unveils ‘Imaginology’ a new wave of children’s music with heart and sophistication

  15-05-2024 20:25
  
  Mama B, also known as Jacq Becker, has long been recognized for her catchy pop melodies and impactful lyrics in the mainstream
  
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• Willie Nelson Wants to Get Your Kitchen High With New Cannabis Cookbook

  15-05-2024 20:16 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Red Headed Stranger and his wife will release Willie and Annie Nelson's Cannabis Cookbook: Mouthwatering Recipes and the High-Flying Stories Behind Them in November
  
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• Publishers Send Cease-and-Desist to Spotify over Unlicensed Content

  15-05-2024 19:30 via rollingstone.com
  
  The letter comes as tensions rise between Spotify and the NMPA over reduced royalty payouts tied to the streaming service's music and audiobooks bundle
  
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• TNA wrestler Joe Hendry on his theme song charting: “I’ve achieved both of my dreams in one”

  15-05-2024 19:22 via nme.com
  
  TNA wrestler Joe Hendry has spoken to NME about his wrestling theme song ‘I Believe In Joe Hendry’ entering the UK Singles download and sales charts.
  Last month, the Scottish athlete started a social campaign to get his upbeat theme song to the top spot on the UK Official Singles chart with the hope of “giving Taylor Swift a break from being Number One.”
  His grassroots campaign saw his song go viral online with wrestling fans creating memes, leading to ‘I Believe In
  
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