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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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June 1, 2023
Steve Butler Named Warner Chappell Music Head Of Legal & Business Affairs, North America
WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC has upped STEVE BUTLER to Head Of Legal & Business Affairs, NORTH AMERICA, reporting to WCM EVP/Global Head of Legal & Business Affairs PETER ROSENTHAL. BUTLER, who has spent more than a decade with WCM Legal & … more »
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June 1, 2023
Big Machine Music Signs Several Writers To Long-Term Extensions
NASHVILLE-based independent music publisher BIG MACHINE MUSIC (BMM) TODAY (6/1) announced the long-term extension of exclusive co-publishing agreements with four writers, LAURA VELTZ, JESSIE JO DILLON, and MADDIE & TAE (MADDIE FONT and TAYLOR KERR). … more »
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May 24, 2023
Tributes Pour In On The Passing Of Tina Turner
Tributes from the music industry and around the world are pouring in following the passing of “The Queen of Rock & Roll,” TINA TURNER. BMG, the custodian of TINA TURNER’s music interests, released a statement expressing “its … more »
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May 17, 2023
Bertelsmann Moves Forward Thomas Coesfeld's Takeover As BMG CEO
BERTELSMANN has moved ahead its planned leadership change at BMG as THOMAS COESFELD's takeover date as CEO has been moved up from its previously announced JANUARY 1, 2024 date (NET NEWS 1/30) to JULY 1, 2023. COESFELD currently serves as BMG's … more »
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May 12, 2023
Caitlyn Smith Reveals Pregnancy News On ACM Awards Red Carpet
Congratulations to MONUMENT RECORDS artist CAITLYN SMITH, who used the red carpet at last night's (5/11) ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS to reveal news that she is pregnant and show off her baby bump. It will be the third child for SMITH and husband … more »
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May 12, 2023
Lainey Wilson Cleans Up At 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards With Four Wins
LAINEY WILSON topped the winners in last night’s 58th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, winning in four categories, including two of the night’s biggest: Album and Female Artist of the Year (her first wins in both). Clutching her trophy after … more »
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May 11, 2023
Lainey Wilson, HARDY, Cole Swindell Win Multiple ACM Awards; Chris Stapleton Wins Entertainer Of The Year
LAINEY WILSON topped the winners in last night’s 58th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, winning in four categories, including two of the night’s biggest: Album and Female Artist of the Year (her first wins in both). Clutching her trophy after … more »
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April 27, 2023
SiriusXM Revenue Dips For First Quarter 2023
SIRIUSXM first quarter 2023 revenue fell 2% year-to-year to $2.14 billion and net income fell from $309 million to $233 million (6 cents/diluted share). Adjusted EBITDA dropped 9% to $625 million. For the SIRIUSXM division, revenue also fell 2% to $1.7 … more »
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April 25, 2023
Harry Belafonte Has Died At 96
HAROLD GEORGE “HARRY” BELAFONTE, JR. who launched his career as “The King Of Calypso” and segued into social activism as CIVIL RIGHTS advocate, passed away at the age of 96. Said MOTOWN founder BERRY GORDY, "My friend, HARRY … more »