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Blackstone Explores \$3 Billion Sale of Music Rights Portfolio
Blackstone is exploring the sale of its music rights portfolio, including works by Bob Dylan, Adele, and Ariana Grande, for over \$3 billion, reflecting the booming market value of music assets driven by the growth of streaming services.
Blackstone Explores \$3 Billion Sale of Music Rights Portfolio
Blackstone is exploring the sale of its music rights portfolio, including works by Bob Dylan, Adele, and Ariana Grande, for over \$3 billion, reflecting the booming market value of music assets driven by the growth of streaming services.
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36% Bias Score
Deezer and Sacem Implement Artist-Centric Streaming Payment Model
Deezer and Sacem announced a new artist-centric payment model on January 15th, prioritizing artists listened to by subscribers and combating fraudulent content to ensure fairer royalty distribution, particularly benefiting artists with over 1,000 streams from 500 unique subscribers who will receive ...
Deezer and Sacem Implement Artist-Centric Streaming Payment Model
Deezer and Sacem announced a new artist-centric payment model on January 15th, prioritizing artists listened to by subscribers and combating fraudulent content to ensure fairer royalty distribution, particularly benefiting artists with over 1,000 streams from 500 unique subscribers who will receive ...
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48% Bias Score
Music Industry Shifts to Two-Year Advance Bookings Amidst Headliner Shortage
The music industry is booking live acts further in advance, up to two years, due to rising tour costs and a limited pool of headliners, impacting mid-level artists and potentially creating future line-up mismatches.
Music Industry Shifts to Two-Year Advance Bookings Amidst Headliner Shortage
The music industry is booking live acts further in advance, up to two years, due to rising tour costs and a limited pool of headliners, impacting mid-level artists and potentially creating future line-up mismatches.
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40% Bias Score
UK Music Sales Hit 20-Year High of £2.4 Billion in 2024
UK music sales reached a 20-year high of £2.4bn (€2.8bn) in 2024, surpassing the 2001 record, driven by streaming, vinyl sales, and Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' album and Eras Tour.
UK Music Sales Hit 20-Year High of £2.4 Billion in 2024
UK music sales reached a 20-year high of £2.4bn (€2.8bn) in 2024, surpassing the 2001 record, driven by streaming, vinyl sales, and Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' album and Eras Tour.
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44% Bias Score
Ice Spice Criticized for Disrespectful Brisbane Performance
US rapper Ice Spice was heavily criticized for arriving 25 minutes late to her 30-minute New Year's Eve set at Brisbane's Wildlands festival, performing only two songs before leaving, prompting outrage from fans who paid up to $242 for tickets.
Ice Spice Criticized for Disrespectful Brisbane Performance
US rapper Ice Spice was heavily criticized for arriving 25 minutes late to her 30-minute New Year's Eve set at Brisbane's Wildlands festival, performing only two songs before leaving, prompting outrage from fans who paid up to $242 for tickets.
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SZA's 'SOS' Album Returns to No. 1 on Billboard Chart
SZA's 'SOS Deluxe: LANA' album, a surprise release with 15 new tracks, unexpectedly returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart this week, breaking a record for the longest gap between chart-topping stints—a feat achieved due to the album's popularity since its initial release in late 2022.
SZA's 'SOS' Album Returns to No. 1 on Billboard Chart
SZA's 'SOS Deluxe: LANA' album, a surprise release with 15 new tracks, unexpectedly returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart this week, breaking a record for the longest gap between chart-topping stints—a feat achieved due to the album's popularity since its initial release in late 2022.
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Drake Sues Universal Music Group Over Allegations of False Accusations and Reputational Harm
Drake is suing Universal Music Group, alleging they spread false accusations to boost Kendrick Lamar's competing song and gain leverage in upcoming contract negotiations. The suit cites a shooting near Drake's home and claims of bot-driven promotion.
Drake Sues Universal Music Group Over Allegations of False Accusations and Reputational Harm
Drake is suing Universal Music Group, alleging they spread false accusations to boost Kendrick Lamar's competing song and gain leverage in upcoming contract negotiations. The suit cites a shooting near Drake's home and claims of bot-driven promotion.
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36% Bias Score
The Weeknd Postpones Album Release Due to California Wildfires
Due to the California wildfires, The Weeknd postponed his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" release from January 24th to 31st and cancelled his January 25th Rose Bowl performance, citing concern for Los Angeles residents and pledging support for their recovery; Beyoncé also delayed an announcement and is su...
The Weeknd Postpones Album Release Due to California Wildfires
Due to the California wildfires, The Weeknd postponed his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" release from January 24th to 31st and cancelled his January 25th Rose Bowl performance, citing concern for Los Angeles residents and pledging support for their recovery; Beyoncé also delayed an announcement and is su...
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UK Recorded Music Revenue Hits 20-Year High Despite Inflation
UK recorded music revenue reached £2,389 million in 2024, exceeding the 2001 peak of £2,221 million (though £4,080 million when adjusted for inflation), with streaming dominating at 85% of the market.
UK Recorded Music Revenue Hits 20-Year High Despite Inflation
UK recorded music revenue reached £2,389 million in 2024, exceeding the 2001 peak of £2,221 million (though £4,080 million when adjusted for inflation), with streaming dominating at 85% of the market.
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48% Bias Score
Munich Record Store Wins Inaugural German "Emil" Award
Echt Optimal," a Munich record store, received the inaugural "Emil" award for best record store in Germany, celebrating its 42-year contribution to music culture and its role as a vital social and community space, showcasing the cultural minister's recognition of independent record stores' significa...
Munich Record Store Wins Inaugural German "Emil" Award
Echt Optimal," a Munich record store, received the inaugural "Emil" award for best record store in Germany, celebrating its 42-year contribution to music culture and its role as a vital social and community space, showcasing the cultural minister's recognition of independent record stores' significa...
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40% Bias Score
Bowie's Crucial Role in Launching Vandross's Career Showcased in New Documentary
The CNN documentary "Luther: Never Too Much" details David Bowie's key role in launching Luther Vandross's music career, highlighting their collaboration on "Young Americans" and Bowie's later advocacy for increased representation of Black artists on MTV in the 1980s.
Bowie's Crucial Role in Launching Vandross's Career Showcased in New Documentary
The CNN documentary "Luther: Never Too Much" details David Bowie's key role in launching Luther Vandross's music career, highlighting their collaboration on "Young Americans" and Bowie's later advocacy for increased representation of Black artists on MTV in the 1980s.
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Sound Advice" Offers Support for Independent Musicians Amidst Industry Challenges
Sound Advice," a new guide by Rhian Jones and Lucy Heyman, helps musicians navigate the challenges of the modern music industry, offering advice on mental and physical health, financial management, and brand building, amid rising independent artist dominance and intense competition.
Sound Advice" Offers Support for Independent Musicians Amidst Industry Challenges
Sound Advice," a new guide by Rhian Jones and Lucy Heyman, helps musicians navigate the challenges of the modern music industry, offering advice on mental and physical health, financial management, and brand building, amid rising independent artist dominance and intense competition.
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16% Bias Score
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