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 […]

Dr. Dre Selling Catalog Rights to UMG, Shamrock; $200M+ Deal

Dr. Dre's seminal The Chronic: is it part of this juicy deal?

Dr. Dre’s seminal The Chronic: is it part of this juicy deal? Dr. Dre has reportedly sold a sizable chunk of his music rights — at a juicy multiple — to Shamrock Holdings and Universal […]

Peter Frampton Sells Song Rights to BMG In Latest Catalog Deal

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Peter Frampton. Photo Credit: BMG BMG has officially acquired the “music interests” of “Show Me the Way” vocalist, songwriter, and producer Peter Frampton as part of a far-reaching deal. Bertelsmann’s BMG unveiled its agreement with […]

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 […]

Justin Bieber Plays Dress Up While Dishing Some Bragging Rights

Justin Bieber is seen out for a hike in Los Angeles

Justin Bieber loves to play dress up in his spare time. From dressing up as a potato at the “Friends Reunion Special” to dressing up as a giant panda last week to promote his clothing brand, […]

Harry Nilsson Estate Officially Sells Song Rights to BMG

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Harry Nilsson in 1974. Photo Credit: RCA Records Months after doubling down on its plans to continue acquiring song rights, BMG has purchased the catalog of singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson from the Brooklyn native’s estate. The […]

Kanye West Could Buy ‘White Lives Matter’ Rights For $1 Billion, Owners Say

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Kanye West is going to need to shell out 10 figures if he wants any chance at owning the rights to ‘White Lives Matter’ … so says one of the owners of the phrase. Ramses […]

Makers Quoting A Shocking Price For Theatrical Rights In Telugu States, Distributors In Confusion?

Avatar 2 To Get Sold At An Unbelievable Price In Telugu States?

Avatar 2 To Get Sold At An Unbelievable Price In Telugu States? ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) James Cameron’s Avatar 2 is currently the most-awaited Hollywood release in India. The film is touted to […]

Priyanka Chopra Stands Alongside Malala Yousafzai, Amanda Gorman To Advocate Child Rights At UNGA

Priyanka Chopra Stands Alongside Malala Yousafzai, Amanda Gorman To Advocate Child Rights At UNGA

Priyanka Chopra Stands Alongside Malala Yousafzai, Amanda Gorman To Advocate Child Rights At UNGA – Deets Inside ( Photo Credit – Twitter ) Actress Priyanka Chopra, who became the Global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2016 […]