An expert explains why artists give up rights to their music

Justin Bieber wears a black suit and a pink beanie hat, holding the hip of his wife Hayley who wears her hair in a low ponytail and a strapless white dress.

Bieber, at the age of 28, has sold his rights to all the music he released before 2022 for a reported $200 million. Why? Justin Bieber is the latest artist in a growing list of musicians who have […]

As Ryuichi Sakamoto returns with ’12,’ fellow artists recall his impact : NPR

As Ryuichi Sakamoto returns with '12,' fellow artists recall his impact : NPR

Japanese musician, composer, record producer, pianist, activist, writer, actor and dancer Ryuichi Sakamoto, photographed on June 30, 2016 in Paris. Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images Japanese […]

Iconic Artists Group Purchases Dean Martin Entertainment Rights

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Dean Martin circa 1959. Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group (IAG) has acquired an “equity position” in the entertainment rights – extending to music, an array of film and television projects, and more – of Dean […]

Vevo’s Top Music Videos and Artists of 2022

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Vevo reveals its top music videos and top artists of 2022 with its annual wrap-up on music video viewership.  Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, has released its annual year-end look back on music […]

“I Get So Inspired By Artists That Have Quite A Lot Of Self-Doubt Or Darkness”

Dua Lipa credits imposter syndrome for helping her in songwriting

Dua Lipa credits imposter syndrome for helping her in songwriting(Photo Credit –Instagram) Singer Dua Lipa, who found fame after posting songs on YouTube, said she finds artists who have been stricken with self-doubt inspiring. The […]