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Houston Mayor Says Astroworld ‘Had More Security Than the World Series,’ Promises ‘Thorough Investigation’ - variety.com - New York - Houston
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06.11.2021 / 19:51

Houston Mayor Says Astroworld ‘Had More Security Than the World Series,’ Promises ‘Thorough Investigation’

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorHouston mayor Sylvester Turner has promised a “thorough review and investigation” of the tragedy at the Travis Scott-headlined festival in the city, where eight people died and more than 300 were injured as crowds surged and stampeded during Scott’s set.

Travis Scott Drops Two New Singles, ‘Escape Plan’ and ‘Mafia’ - variety.com - Houston
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05.11.2021 / 07:45

Travis Scott Drops Two New Singles, ‘Escape Plan’ and ‘Mafia’

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAhead of his “Astroworld” festival taking place in his Houston hometown this weekend, Travis Scott has dropped two new songs, “Escape Plan.”The songs are likely from his forthcoming album “Utopia,” which he and producer Mike Dean have teased on social media over the past few weeks.Although “Escape Plan” drew most of the initial attention upon the midnight drop — within the first 13 minutes, the audio of “Escape Plan” had 18,000 listens on YouTube and “Mafia” had

Swizz Beatz, Tainy, No I.D. and More Top Producers to Drop EPs Via Mass Appeal’s ‘Hip Hop 50’ Soundtrack - variety.com
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04.11.2021 / 18:13

Swizz Beatz, Tainy, No I.D. and More Top Producers to Drop EPs Via Mass Appeal’s ‘Hip Hop 50’ Soundtrack

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorA murderer’s row of top hip-hop producers including DJ Premier, Swizz Beatz, Mustard, The-Dream, Mike Will Made It, No I.D, Hit-Boy, Take A Daytrip and Tainy will release EPs via Mass Appeal’s “Hip Hop 50 the Soundtrack,” as part of the company’s #HipHop50 campaign in celebration of the genre’s 50th year.

Lionel Richie Signs Worldwide Deal With Universal Music Publishing - variety.com - Jackson
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04.11.2021 / 18:13

Lionel Richie Signs Worldwide Deal With Universal Music Publishing

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorGrammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Lionel Richie has signed an exclusive, global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group, the company has announced. The deal includes songs written throughout Richie’s solo career, including smashes like “Hello,” “Lady,” “Dancing on the Ceiling,” “All Night Long,” “Say You, Say Me” and many others; he also co-wrote the charity single “We Are the World” with Michael Jackson in 1985.

Rising Star Brittney Spencer and Top Music Execs Talk About How They’ve Survived, and Even Thrived, During the Pandemic - variety.com
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03.11.2021 / 20:10

Rising Star Brittney Spencer and Top Music Execs Talk About How They’ve Survived, and Even Thrived, During the Pandemic

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThere’s little question that the past 20 months of the pandemic have been devastating. But for all that has been lost, musicians and the industry around them have found countless innovative and inspiring ways to survive, cope, adapt and even thrive.

Bruce Springsteen Negotiating to Sell Album Catalog, Publishing to Sony Music - variety.com
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03.11.2021 / 03:03

Bruce Springsteen Negotiating to Sell Album Catalog, Publishing to Sony Music

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBruce Springsteen is in talks to sell the rights to his recorded music to Sony Music as well as his publishing catalog, three sources confirm to Variety. While the album catalog deal is nearly done, some sources say, the publishing catalog remains in play.

Cardi B to Host American Music Awards - variety.com - Los Angeles - USA
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02.11.2021 / 17:09

Cardi B to Host American Music Awards

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorCardi B will host the American Music Awards, which will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m.

Music Industry Moves: Sam Smith Signs Tim & Danny Music and Warner Chappell; Republic Hires Devon Libran as Senior VP - variety.com
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02.11.2021 / 02:05

Music Industry Moves: Sam Smith Signs Tim & Danny Music and Warner Chappell; Republic Hires Devon Libran as Senior VP

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFour-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sam Smith has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with Tim & Danny Music and Warner Chappell Music through a new joint venture, covering all future works.

Olivia Rodrigo and the Weeknd Lead American Music Award Nominations - variety.com - USA
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28.10.2021 / 16:41

Olivia Rodrigo and the Weeknd Lead American Music Award Nominations

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOlivia Rodrigo and the Weeknd lead the nominees for the American Music Awards with seven and six nods respectively, show producers MRC Live & Alternative and ABC today this morning. Bad Bunny, Doja Cat and Giveon are close behind with five.

Universal Music Posts 17% Growth in First Post-IPO Earnings Report - variety.com
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27.10.2021 / 21:07

Universal Music Posts 17% Growth in First Post-IPO Earnings Report

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn its first post-IPO earnings report, Universal Music Group posted 17.4% year-over-year revenue growth in the third quarter of 2021, with recorded music subscription and streaming revenue up 15.2% and adjusted EBITDA up 20.7%.Lucian Grainge, UMG’s Chairman and CEO, said, “Our operational and financial performance this quarter – our first as an independent, publicly traded company – demonstrates both why UMG is the world’s most successful music company, as well as

ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus Talks CISAC Report and the ‘Immoral’ Treatment of Songwriters by the Music Industry - variety.com - Sweden
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27.10.2021 / 18:27

ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus Talks CISAC Report and the ‘Immoral’ Treatment of Songwriters by the Music Industry

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIn an understated, very Swedish way, ABBA co-founder and CISAC president Bjorn Ulvaeus is apoplectic.We’re talking about the soaring value of song catalogs — a boom that has seen Bob Dylan sell his catalog for nearly $400 million, and Hipgnosis Songs spending more than $2 billion on acquisitions in just over three years, with another billion-plus on tap.

CISAC Reports 10.7% Drop in 2020 Global Music Royalty Collections Due to Pandemic - variety.com
variety.com
27.10.2021 / 14:59

CISAC Reports 10.7% Drop in 2020 Global Music Royalty Collections Due to Pandemic

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorGlobal royalties collections for music creators dropped 10.7% during 2020 due to the pandemic, declining by nearly €1 billion (approximately $1.16 billion) to a pre-2017 level of €8.12 billion (approximately $9.3 billion), according to the 2020 Global Collections Report published Wednesday by CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers.The collections were a setback after years of consecutive growth — including an 8% boost in 2019 to

Adele Unveils First ‘30′ Tour Dates - variety.com - London
variety.com
26.10.2021 / 16:37

Adele Unveils First ‘30′ Tour Dates

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAdele, master of the slow reveal, has unveiled what appear to be the first two dates of the tour in support of her forthcoming album “30” — and they’re a blockbuster: two nights in London’s Hyde Park next summer, the sprawling green in the middle of her hometown that has hosted concerts by everyone from the Rolling Stones and Queen to Elton John and Blur.Adele announced the dates, which are scheduled for July 1 and 2, 2022, on social media early Tuesday.Oiii

Luther Vandross Estate Strikes $40 Million Deal With Primary Wave Music (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com
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26.10.2021 / 15:57

Luther Vandross Estate Strikes $40 Million Deal With Primary Wave Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe estate of legendary R&B singer Luther Vandross has struck a wide-ranging partnership with Primary Wave Music that sees the company acquiring a stake in the late artist’s publishing, master recording income stream, and name and likeness rights.

Music Industry Moves: Laura Haber Launches Little Lion Management; Lara Fox Joins AEG Global - variety.com
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25.10.2021 / 22:07

Music Industry Moves: Laura Haber Launches Little Lion Management; Lara Fox Joins AEG Global

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorVeteran artist manager Laura Haber has announced the launch of Little Lion Management, which sees her continuing to work with longtime clients First Aid Kit, Tove Lo, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The firm is “focused on a holistic, bespoke, and personally supportive approach to each client’s individual career and personal goals,” according to the announcement.

Divinity Roxx, Lachi, More Win at Wavy Awards for ‘Historically Excluded Talent’ - variety.com
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25.10.2021 / 21:57

Divinity Roxx, Lachi, More Win at Wavy Awards for ‘Historically Excluded Talent’

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBeyonce musical director/bassist Divinity Roxx (pictured above with Yani Marin), blind artist Lachi, deaf activist Mervin and more were winners at the first Wavy Awards, presented on Saturday by Blonde Music News and intended to celebrate “women, LGBTQ+, non-binary, artists of color, talent who identifies as having a disability and allies.”Sophia Chang gave a memorable speech at the event, which was supported by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and

ASCAP ‘Women Behind the Music’ Honors Columbia’s Phylicia Fant, Motown’s Jamila Thomas, Attorney Alicia Ferriabough Taylor - variety.com - USA - city Columbia - city Motown
variety.com
25.10.2021 / 16:57

ASCAP ‘Women Behind the Music’ Honors Columbia’s Phylicia Fant, Motown’s Jamila Thomas, Attorney Alicia Ferriabough Taylor

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has announced that a special “Homecoming” Edition” of its annual ASCAP Women Behind the Music event will take place virtually on Wednesday, October 27 at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m.

A$AP Ferg Signs With Roc Nation, Neptunes-Produced Single Due Next Week (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Chad
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21.10.2021 / 17:00

A$AP Ferg Signs With Roc Nation, Neptunes-Produced Single Due Next Week (EXCLUSIVE)

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorRapper-entrepreneur A$AP Ferg has joined the management roster at Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. The Harlem-born member of the hip-hop collective A$AP Mob — who will go by just Ferg for his non-A$AP efforts — has been in the studio over the past couple of months, and fans can expect a new song from him produced by the Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo) on October 29th.

Marshmello Signs With UTA for Worldwide Representation (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com
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20.10.2021 / 19:19

Marshmello Signs With UTA for Worldwide Representation (EXCLUSIVE)

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorDJ-producer Marshmello has signed with talent, entertainment and sports agency company UTA, which will represent him in all areas worldwide, the company announced Tuesday (Oct.

Kobalt Bosses Willard Ahdritz and Laurent Hubert Talk Today’s Billion-Dollar Catalog Deal, and What’s Next - variety.com
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20.10.2021 / 01:07

Kobalt Bosses Willard Ahdritz and Laurent Hubert Talk Today’s Billion-Dollar Catalog Deal, and What’s Next

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIt hardly came as a surprise, but Kobalt’s second giant catalog sale in less than a year made headlines on Tuesday morning when the company announced that KKR, together with its co-investor, Dundee Partners, purchased the KMR Music Royalties II portfolio for a whopping $1.1 billion — even more than the billion the company was said to be seeking.

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