UPDATED with NATO statement: Long in the works, and indicating stronger support for theatrical exhibition in the increasing age of streamers, the Board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved a […]
Photo Credit: Viralyft SoundCloud has announced support for “DMs from anywhere” — including iOS devices, with which artists can now direct-message fans and fellow creators. The music-sharing platform’s chief product officer, Rohit Agarwal, confirmed the […]
Due to incredible demand, acclaimed Canadian rockers NICKELBACK announced 16 additional dates on their upcoming 2023 “Get Rollin’” tour, in support of their most recent 10th studio album, “Get Rollin’”. Produced by Live Nation, the […]
Photo Credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez Anthem Entertainment expands its ownership of Timbaland’s catalog while investing in Beatclub. Independent music publisher Anthem Entertainment has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with legendary producer and songwriter […]
Photo Credit: Spotify Spotify is expanding the availability of its AI DJ to the United Kingdom and Ireland after launching in the U.S. and Canada in February. The audio giant is using generative AI to […]
The Jonas Brothers (pictured) have partnered with TikTok on a discovery hub for the ‘New Music’ hashtag. Photo Credit: Erik Drost Days after being banned on government devices in Florida, TikTok has expanded its New Music […]
There is a certain beauty of childhood that many filmmakers struggle to materialize onscreen. To be a child is to exist inside a world within a world, one governed by its own forms and rituals […]
Photo Credit: Tuned Global Australian B2B streaming solution Tuned Global acquires Swedish music technology company Pacemaker, marking a pivotal moment for Tuned Global with its first acquisition. B2B streaming company Tuned Global has acquired music technology company […]
Chris Rock’s live Netflix comedy special has added some Hollywood heavyweights to its lineup. On Monday, the streaming giant revealed new details about the forthcoming TV event, which will premiere Saturday on Netflix and will […]
Photo Credit: WCPM Warner Chappell Production Music expands to Brazil as Renato Moraes joins to launch the new operation. Warner Chappell Production Music (WCPM) has announced its expansion into Brazil with a new team based […]
Photo Credit: Look Out Kid / Monster Artist Management Look Out Kid Artist Management expands its global reach in a merger with Monster Artist Management, growing its presence in Australia and North America. Look Out […]
Photo Credit: Spotify Spotify expands audiobooks into the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, with a catalog of more than 300,000 titles. Spotify users in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, can now purchase […]
Photo Credit: LiveOne In late October, LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) execs indicated that their company would post record revenue and membership growth for Q3 2022. Now, the Los Angeles-headquartered business has officially unveiled the financials, including […]
Photo Credit: Techivation Mixcloud is expanding into short-form audio by allowing users to upload original tracks. Users can now upload a short-form audio file–between 30 seconds and 15 minutes–via the ‘Create’ button. Tracks now reside […]
Photo Credit: Warner Music Group Warner Music expands its partnership and investment in Serbian label Mascom Records. Warner Music announces the acquisition of a stake in Serbian record label Mascom Records. The two entities have […]
Photo Credit: iHeartMedia iHeartMedia is debuting ‘iHeartLand’ inside Roblox, creating a go-to destination in the metaverse. iHeartLand is a place for gaming, live events, and never-ending entertainment backed by music and some of the most […]
After spearheading multiple sports-focused non-fungible token initiatives, Live Nation’s Ticketmaster is now working to bolster its NFT presence on the music side. Warner Music-backed NBA Top Shot creator Dapper Labs just recently shed light upon […]
Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Rocky’ Film Franchise Expands With ‘Drago’ Spinoff(Photo Credit–Still From Rocky IV) “Drago”, a spinoff of the film “Creed”, which itself is a spinoff of “Rocky” – the successful boxing franchise starring Sylvester Stallone […]
Manhattan, New York. Photo Credit: Oliver Niblett New York State has officially adopted an expanded ticketing reform bill that, among other things, will compel platforms like Live Nation’s Ticketmaster to “disclose the total cost of […]
Auckland, New Zealand. Photo Credit: Dan Freeman New Zealand is set to extend its music copyright protection from 50 years to 70 years, government officials have announced. The 20-year extension of copyright protection in New […]