Music industry
Mariah Carey passes torch to Lil Nas X after he broke her record
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- Tuesday, 06 August 2019
Billboard announced Monday that the country rapper’s summer smash “Old Town Road” surpassed Luis Fonsi, Justin Bieber and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” and Carey and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day” for the longest ride at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart.
Tencent in talks to buy 10% of Universal Music Group
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- Tuesday, 06 August 2019
If the deal is finalized, Tencent would also have a one-year call option to acquire an additional 10% of UMG at the same price and terms.
Spotify Tops 108 Million Paying Subscribers
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- Tuesday, 06 August 2019
The famously money-losing company’s operating losses for the quarter were just $3.3 million, down from $104.5 million in 2018.
Katy Perry, Led Zeppelin, Pharrell Williams... les affaires de plagiat éclaboussent l'industrie musicale
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- Tuesday, 06 August 2019
Un rappeur qui accusait la chanteuse Katy Perry de plagiat touchera 2,7 millions de dollars, a décidé ce jeudi un tribunal fédéral. La dernière d'une longue série d'affaires de plagiat, qui pullulent ces derniers temps dans l'industrie musicale.
How Live Nation Helped Metallica and Other Artists Place Tickets Directly On Resale Market
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- Tuesday, 23 July 2019
In February 2017, Live Nation president of U.S. concerts Bob Roux spoke by phone with a little-known wealth adviser turned event promoter who had been tasked by an associate of the band to sell 88,000 tickets directly on resale sites like StubHub, without giving fans a chance to buy them through normal channels at face value.
What the Major Labels Made in 2018
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- Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Because the three majors report only their overall recorded-music revenue, there is much speculation about what their owned labels earn individually. In an effort to shed light on the subject, Billboard has estimated their 2018 U.S. revenue.
Japan jumps into the music stream
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- Tuesday, 23 July 2019
The biggest moment for streaming music in Japan this year came via a handwritten letter.
How to turn a $147 song into a $79 million tour
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- Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Or: how songwriters are getting stiffed on live music royalties.
Spotify, Deezer : la musique en « stream » soumise à la dictature du clic
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- Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Sur les plates-formes de streaming, les artistes cherchent à rester le plus longtemps possible sur la playlist la plus écoutée. Et pour cause : ils sont payés au « stream », et il en faut des millions pour bien gagner sa vie.
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