Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: The San Francisco Chronicle, UK production company Ugly Duckling Films and Sony Music Entertainment are partnering to develop the first narrative podcast project from the Chronicle, a new true crime series called The Doodler.The podcast will tell the story of the ongoing hunt for the notorious serial killer known as the “Doodler” who targeted San Francisco’s closeted gay community in the 1970s and is suspected to have murdered up to 16 people.Hosted
MPs to examine the economic impact of streaming on the music industry
15.10.2020 - 12:07 / nme.com
‘Economics of music streaming’ inquiry expected to be held at the end of November.The Committee will look at “the business models” operated by such streaming giants as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Google Play.
Over £1 billion in revenue was generated from 114 billion music streams in the UK last year, with the inquiry noting, however, that “artists can be paid as little as 13% of the income generated”.“The Committee will also consider whether the government should be taking action to
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dailyrecord.co.uk
20.10.2020 / 16:07
Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as First Minister to offer update to hospitality industry
To get the latest news on the coronavirus, sign up to our newsletter. The First Minister reveals a planned conference call due to take place tonight to discuss a possible four-nation approach to travel restrictions across the UK has been postponed.She adds there is not another date set for a rearranged meeting but hopes it will take place “sooner rather than later”.The First Minister is asked about the new national framework, details of which will be published later this week, and the role of
dailyrecord.co.uk
19.10.2020 / 19:45
Michael Gove told to "awa an bile yer heid" as MPs fear Brexit talks are heading for no-deal
SNP MP while Brexit talks are in limbo. Veteran SNP MP Pete Wishart told the Tory cabinet Minister that his a no-deal Brexit meant the UK would be leaving on “Mongolian terms”.
deadline.com
19.10.2020 / 18:13
ITV Restructures To Increase Focus On Streaming; Promises “Leaner” Operations
Jake Kanter International TV EditorITV has told staff that it is planning a major restructure, which will increase the British broadcaster’s focus on streaming and result in “leaner” operations.Under the plans, announced to employees on Monday, ITV will create a media and entertainment division that will sit alongside ITV Studios.
nme.com
18.10.2020 / 01:11
‘The Survival Tour’ charity cycle ride: Final leg for live event workers promoting “positives” of industry
a 1,500km charity cycle ride to support the crippled events industry say they’re “blown away” by the response to their campaign.Steve Reynolds, operations director for Loud Sound Limited, is one of five people participating in the Newcastle-London journey that concludes in Hyde Park tomorrow (October 18).
hollywoodreporter.com
15.10.2020 / 19:30
BAFTA Unveils TV Awards Rule Changes in Response to Diversity Push, Coronavirus Impact
Just two weeks after BAFTA announced a series of sweeping changes to its film awards rules following a major seven-month internal review, the British Academy has done the same for TV.
msn.com
14.10.2020 / 10:29
Mike Tyson reassures fans after sparking concern during 'uncomfortable' Good Morning Britain interview
© 2020 Donald Kravitz ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - MARCH 06: Mike Tyson performs his one man show "Undisputed Truth" in the Music Box at the Borgata on March 6, 2020 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
etcanada.com
13.10.2020 / 16:04
Mike Tyson Slurring During ‘Good Morning Britain’ Interview Sparks Fan Concern
A new interview with Mike Tyson had fans wondering if he’s okay.
nme.com
12.10.2020 / 18:15
UK live music industry say workers are being “ignored” by Rishi Sunak’s new job support scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s new job support scheme, claiming that their sector feels “ignored” by both the plans and the government.Announced last Friday (October 9) and set to launch on November 1, the scheme will benefit employees who work for UK firms that are forced to shut by law due to coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
dailyrecord.co.uk
12.10.2020 / 12:55
SNP MPs threaten to boycott BBC licence fee unless the broadcaster makes major changes
BBC is run in Scotland.The four politicians made five demands in an angry backlash at "editorial balance" going back to what they claim was bias in the independence referendum.A letter to the broadcaster and the UK Government was signed by Scotland's former justice secretary Kenny MacAskill and his Westminster colleagues Angus MacNeil, Douglas Chapman and Neale Hanvey.However, the letter, published in The National newspaper, quickly provoked a split in the party.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
12.10.2020 / 12:49
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