‘It’s a civil rights story’: how the New York City Marathon became a bastion of diversity | Exhibitions

Joe Yancey and the New York Pioneer Club, 1947

Today, the New York City Marathon is one of the most inclusive races in the world, often called the world’s most diverse marathon. For instance, in 2021 the race made headlines for including nonbinary runners, […]

Dolly Parton Doubles Down On Commitment To LGBTQ+ Rights

Dolly Parton will unveil "Rockstar," her first-ever rock album, Nov. 17.

As she gears up for her rock era, Dolly Parton is doubling down on her commitment to LGBTQ+ rights. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published Thursday, the 11-time Grammy recipient was asked about […]

Madonna slams Tennessee drag law — tour date benefits transgender rights

Madonna announces tour stop with proceeds going to trans rights groups

Madonna — and a drag queen — are bringing the “Celebration Tour” to Nashville this winter amid Tennessee’s new legislation against drag performers. The 64-year-old “Express Yourself” icon announced eight additional tour dates on Monday, […]

Pythagoras Music Fund Buys the Rights to Frank Sinatra Classics

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Frank Sinatra recording circa 1955. The Netherlands’ Pythagoras Music Fund has officially announced the acquisition of Barton Music’s publishing catalog, which includes the rights to songs popularized by Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Nat […]

Oscar Nominee ‘All That Breathes’ Acquired By Criterion For VOD Rights – Deadline

ALL THAT BREATHES, the ‘kite brothers' attending to a bird of prey in need of medical help, New Delhi, India, 2022.

Riz Ahmed, Dev Patel, Judd Apatow, Mira Nair, and Mark Duplass are among the many admirers of the Oscar-nominated documentary All That Breathes, directed by Shaunak Sen. Now you can add the people at Criterion […]

Sonny Rollins Sells Recorded and Publishing Rights to Reservoir

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Sonny Rollins has sold his catalog to Reservoir Media. Photo Credit: Mamadi Doumbouya Reservoir Media has officially acquired the song rights of “renowned saxophonist and living jazz icon” Sonny Rollins. New York City-based Reservoir (NASDAQ: […]

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 […]

Dion Sells Publishing Catalog, Sync Rights to Reservoir Media

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Dion has sold his publishing catalog to Reservoir Media. Photo Credit: David Godlis Another day, another catalog acquisition: Reservoir Media (NASDAQ: RSVR) has officially announced a deal for the song rights of Dion DiMucci. New […]

The Doors Founding Members Sell Song Rights to Primary Wave

The Doors Founding Members Sell Song Rights to Primary Wave

Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek. Photo Credit: Daniel van Bloppoel The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and the estate of keyboardist Ray Manzarek have inked agreements to sell “all aspects” of their interests in the famed […]

From ‘House Party’ To Playing A Civil Rights Leader – Deadline

From ‘House Party’ To Playing A Civil Rights Leader – Deadline

Tosin Cole was larking about on the set of the Warner Bros  House Party reboot in Los Angeles when an email dropped from casting director Kim Coleman (BlacKkKlansman) about Emmett Till’s story. “I was like, ‘I’m filming […]