Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Though she’s just 22, Noah Cyrus has seen some stuff. As Miley’s younger sister, her music and acting careers launched early — at 16 and 2 (!), respectively — and she released several pop-leaning singles and EPs during her teens, opened an arena tour for Katy Perry in 2017 and was even nominated for a Best New Artist Grammy in 2021. On the less positive side, there was substance abuse, a bad relationship and lockdown isolation — but she overcame all of it, and that battle informs nearly every song on “The Hardest Part,” her long-percolating debut album, which sees her truly finding her voice in a way that her previous recordings only hinted at. Surprisingly or no, the Nashville native did it by returning home, musically speaking. Although her main collaborators here are Northern Irish producer Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, the 1975) and Australian songwriter PJ Harding (Chromeo, Ruel), the sound is country-leaning, heavy on harmonies, organic instrumentation and Music Row-friendly melodies; its big, stacked harmonies recall everything from the Chicks to Boygenius.
Music Publishers, Streaming Services Avoid Another Battle Royale by Setting Royalty Rates for Next Four Years
01.09.2022 - 00:31 / variety.com
Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor After a grueling, hard-fought and ultimately victorious legal battle over streaming rates for the years 2018-22, the National Music Publishers’ Association, the Nashville Songwriters Association International, and the Digital Media Association today have announced a settlement with streaming services for certain mechanical streaming rates in the U.S. for the years 2023-2027: 15.35%. The announcement comes as a surprise, as the NMPA has been saying for months that it would push for a 20% rate for the forthcoming period. However, sources tell Variety that concessions were made on both sides, likely in the form of modifications that reach beyond the headline rate, such as the way that “bundles” — such as discounted streaming subscription rates for family and student plans — and per-subscriber minimums are treated.
Sources also say that both sides were eager to avoid another protracted and brutally expensive legal battle: The fight over the previous, 2018-22 rate period went on for more than three years and cost many millions of dollars in legal and other fees. While specifics were not provided, according to the announcement, the new deal includes a number of changes to other components of the rate, including increases to the per-subscriber minimums and the “Total Content Costs (TCC)” calculations which reflect the rates that services pay to record labels. The agreement also modernizes the treatment of “bundles” of products or services that include music streaming and updates how services can offer incentives to attract new subscribers into the music ecosystem. These concessions presumably made up some of the difference between a 15.35% and a 20% increase, as they alter the numbers upon which
Paramount CEO Calls Reports Showtime Streaming Service Is Shutting Down ‘Just a Rumor’
Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week that Paramount, citing sources familiar with the matter, was planning to shift Showtime content — including the hit series “Yellowjackets” and “Billions” — to Paramount+.Paramount announced a few weeks ago that Paramount+ would be offering a Showtime bundle to U.S. subscribers at a special, limited time price of $7.99 per month for the ad-supported plan and $12.99 per month for the ad-free package through Oct.2, following which prices will increase.
Universal Music Publishing Names Jennifer Knoepfle Executive VP and Co-Head of U.S. A&R
Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Universal Music Publishing Group has named Jennifer Knoepfle executive vice president and co-head of US A&R, effective immediately, the company announced on Wednesday. Based in Los Angeles, Knoepfle will report to UMPG chairman-CEO Jody Gerson. According to the announcement, Knoepfle — who joins after 13 years at Sony Music Publishing, where she worked with Gerson — will work closely with David Gray, her fellow co-head of U.S. A&R, and the company’s team. Knoepfle was most recently senior VP of creative at Sony Music Publishing, where she had worked since 2009. During her tenure, she signed and/or developed such major writers as Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Dan Nigro, Ariel Rechtshaid, Bloodpop, Joel Little and artists including Willow, Tate McRae, King Princess, Remi Wolf, Maggie Rogers, Leon Bridges, Wallows, Salem Ilese, Noah Kahan and Lord Huron. She also has worked extensively with
Netflix could put an end to binging as streaming service considers axing popular feature
We may see a huge change in the way Netflix releases its shows, as it could axe one of it's most iconic features.
Paramount Exploring Shuttering Showtime’s Stand-Alone Streaming Service And Shifting Content To Paramount+
In the latest sign of companies looking to streamline their brands in an increasingly streaming-centric world, Paramount Global has explored discontinuing Showtime streaming service and folding its content into the Paramount’s flagship Paramount+ offering.
Paramount Is Considering Merger of Showtime Streaming Service With Paramount+ (Report)
Wall Street Journal that cites anonymous sources familiar with the matter. The content that’s on the platform — including the hit series “Yellowjackets” and “Billions” — will be moved to Paramount+ if the deal moves forward, according to the report.The news follows the announcement two weeks ago that Paramount+ would be offering a Showtime bundle to U.S.
Public Enemy’s Chuck D Sells Catalog to Reach Music Publishing
Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Reach Music Publishing has acquired a 50% copyright interest — together with 100% of the writer’s share, including global administration rights — in the song catalog of Public Enemy’s Chuck D, one of the most influential rappers and lyricists in hip-hop history. Further terms of the deal were not disclosed. As a founding member and chief songwriter of Public Enemy, Chuck D co-wrote nearly all of the group’s songs, including such classics as “Fight the Power” (theme song to Spike Lee’s 1989 film “Do the Right Thing”), “Bring the Noise,” “Welcome to the Terrordome,” “Shut ‘Em Down,” and “He Got Game,” all of which are included in the Reach Music acquisition. In total, over 300 songs are included in the deal.
ProSiebenSat.1 To Own All Of German Streaming Service Joyn Following Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
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ITV Coronation Street's Mikey North 'proud' amid Millie Gibson's exit as he shares what's next for her
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Bob Iger Predicts A Reckoning For Streaming Services, Linear TV Death, “Smaller” & “Scarred” Movie Industry
“I don’t think all streamers are created equal, “ Bob Iger bluntly said today at the 2022 Code Conference. “I don’t think they’ll all make it.”
Big Sean releases ‘Detroit’ mixtape on streaming services with new song ‘More Thoughts’
Big Sean has released an expanded edition of ‘Detroit’ on streaming services, in celebration of the 2012 mixtape’s 10-year anniversary.‘Detroit’ arrives complete with the mixtape’s original 18-song tracklist — which featured guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Jhené Aiko — with the addition of the previously unreleased song ‘More Thoughts’.
Mo Gilligan 'splits from Hollyoaks star girlfriend Sophie Wise' after four years
Mo Gilligan has reportedly "secretly split" from his girlfriend of four years Sophie Wise as he tries to crack America.The comedian, 34, and former Hollyoaks actress, 27, are said to have "amicably" broken up, after moving in together this year – with Mo's work commitments and travel for new projects to blame. Mo, who hosted the Brit Awards for the first time earlier this year, will present the upcoming UK version of game show That's My Jam, which will air on the BBC but is being filmed in Los Angeles.
Passionflix, A Romance Streaming Service Led By Elon Musk’s Sister, Tosca Musk, Raises $9.4 Million From AMC Networks And Others
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Leonardo DiCaprio, Camila Morrone split after four years together: report
Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend of over four years, Camila Morrone, have broken up. Sources confirmed the couple's split to People magazine. DiCaprio, 47 and Morrone, 25, who've kept their relationship private, made their debut as a couple at the 2020 Oscars. Reps for the stars did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Listen to Arctic Monkeys’ first single in four years, ‘There’d Better Be A Mirrorball’
Arctic Monkeys have returned with the lead single from their forthcoming seventh album, ‘The Car’ – a jazzy slow-burner called ‘There’d Better Be A Mirrorball’.Matching up with how the band had teased their new material in recent months, the new song is equally shimmery and meditative, with an edge of ’60s pop balladry. “Don’t get emotional, that ain’t like you / Yesterday’s still leaking through the roof / That’s nothing new,” Alex Turner sings on its first verse.
Peacock Adds ‘Made In Chelsea’ To Streaming Service Expanding Reality Show Offerings
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Disney Star Wins TV And Digital Rights To ICC Cricket In India For Next Four Years
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