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July 11, 2023
Research Director Inc., Exclusive June '23 PPM Analysis for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco And Dallas-Fort Worth
We were sitting around The Ratings Experts ranch at RESEARCH DIRECTOR, INC. when we had a sudden epiphany. JUNE is the third month in a row that can also be used as a person’s name. It is not a common name but is a legitimate one, nonetheless. So … more »
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June 2, 2023
Songwriter Cynthia Weil Has Died At The Age Of 82
CYNTHIA WEIL, the lyricist half of one of the great songwriting duos in AMERICAN popular music history along with husband BARRY MANN, whose works included “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” the most played song in radio history, … more »
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January 3, 2023
Pointer Sisters' Anita Pointer Gone At 74
ANITA POINTER, of the R&B group THE POINTER SISTERS, has died at age 74. Her publicist ROGER NEAL released a statement to CNN saying she passed away SATURDAY (12/31), surrounded by family at her home in LOS ANGELES. The cause of death was cancer. … more »
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June 11, 2021
Richard Perry's 'Cloud Nine: Memoirs Of A Record Producer' Published
GRAMMY-winning producer RICHARD PERRY, whose credits include BARBRA STREISAND, CARLY SIMON, POINTER SISTERS, RINGO STARR, LEO SAYER, HARRY NILSSON, ROD STEWART and ART GARFUNKEL, has published his autobiography, "Cloud Nine: Memoirs Of A Record … more »
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October 28, 2020
Music Publicist Bobbi Cowan Passes At 78
Veteran music business publicist BOBBI COWAN, died last THURSDAY (10/22) at the age of 78. COWAN began working in the music industry in the '60s and enjoyed stints at major firms including GIBSON & STROMBERG and ROGERS & COWAN before setting … more »
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June 8, 2020
Bonnie Pointer Has Died …She Was 69
GRAMMY Award winning BONNIE POINTER of the POINTER SISTERS died TODAY (6/8), reports TMZ. She was 69. Her sister ANITA told TMZ, "It is with great sadness that I have to announce to the fans of THE POINTER SISTERS that my sister, BONNIE died this … more »
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December 26, 2019
Allee Willis, Grammy-Winning Songwriter, Dies At 72
ALLEE WILLIS, the GRAMMY-winning songwriter, who took the spirit of her native DETROIT MOTOWN RECORDS and translated it into hits for EARTH, WIND & FIRE, THE POINTER SISTERS and the theme for TV's "Friends," has passed away from cardiac … more »
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July 31, 2017
Bruce Springsteen Signs With Universal Music Publishing Group To Globally Administer Catalog
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN has signed with UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP (UMPG) to exclusively administer his entire catalog of songs and future projects, the first time a single publisher will represent his entire catalog worldwide. With the agreement, … more »
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April 21, 2017
Sandy Gallin, Talent Manager, Producer, Dies At 76
SANDY GALLIN, who guided the careers of RICHARD PRYOR, CHER, JOAN RIVERS, and WHOOI GOLDBERG; managed MICHAEL JACKSON and MILLI VANILLI through various PR crises; partnered with DOLLY PARTON in a production company; and produced the films "Father Of … more »
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December 12, 2016
Bob Krasnow, Former Head Of Elektra, Blue Thumb, Passes At 81
ROBERT A. "BOB" KRASNOW, a veteran record executive and co-founder of the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME, died last night at the age of 81. KRASNOW was credited as bringing ELEKTRA RECORDS back to prominence after taking over as Chairman in … more »








