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Musicians Rally Behind Internet Archive in $621 Million Music Label Battle

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Autheur: msmash

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-09

Over 300 musicians have signed an open letter defending the Internet Archive against a $621 million copyright infringement lawsuit over its preservation of 78 rpm records. The letter, organized by Fight for the Future, opposes the lawsuit filed by major recor…

How to create an influencer podcast — for kids

Bron: Business Insider

Autheur: Amanda Perelli

Gepubliceerd op: 2025-01-02

Pocket.watch is partnering with GoKidGo to launch music and mystery-led shows, aiming to capitalize on the creator economy’s podcast boom.

Amazon Music und die Universal Music Group erweitern ihre Partnerschaft

Bron: Caschys Blog

Autheur: André Westphal

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-23

Wie Amazon und die Universal Music Group (UMG) per Pressemitteilung eröffnen, so erweitern die beiden Unternehmen ihre Partnerschaft deutlich. Dabei will UMG auch exklusive Inhalte seiner Künstler für Amazon Music bereitstellen. Der Vertrieb ist in der Musikb…

Universal and Amazon Music Strike Deal to Collaborate on Streaming 2.0, Audiobooks and AI Protection

Bron: Variety

Autheur: Jem Aswad

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-23

Universal Music Group and Amazon Music have announced an expanded global relationship that will “enable further innovation, exclusive content with UMG artists, and advancement of artist-centric principles including increased fraud protection,” according to th…

The 25 Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Films of 2024

Bron: Gizmodo.com

Autheur: Io9 Staff

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-23

From horror breakouts like Terrifier 3 to big blockbusters like Dune: Part Two, here are our picks for the best movies of 2024.

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5 great comedy movies to watch on New Year’s Day

Bron: Digital Trends

Autheur: Blair Marnell

Gepubliceerd op: 2025-01-01

Want to ring the new year with some laughs? Then catch these five great comedy movies that you need to watch on New Year’s Day.

What Christmas looks like in every state

Bron: Business Insider

Autheur: Frank Olito,Mykenna Maniece

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-23

Across the US, states have different ways of celebrating Christmas. From festive markets to light displays, take a look at Christmas in every state.

Universal Music’s New Hotel Brand Banks on Trend in Live Tourism

Bron: Skift

Autheur: Ben Walker

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-14

Can a music label make a good hotel brand? Universal Music Group believes you’ll pay $400 a night to stay at its new Umusic Hotels. It aspires to build “cultural hubs” that combine hotel, entertainment, and local music heritage. -Ben Walker

Spotify Denies Using Bots for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” Calls Drake’s Allegations “False”

Bron: HYPEBEAST

Autheur: info@hypebeast.com (Hypebeast)

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-23

Spotify has legally responded to Drake’s legal petition from last month, denying the former’s claims that it used bots and payola to boost the numbers of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”The motion was filed in Manhattan court, “The predicate of Petitioner’s en…

Spotify Rejects Drake’s Accusations of Illegal “Not Like Us” Streaming Bumps in New Filing

Bron: Pitchfork

Autheur: Madison Bloom

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-20

The rapper filed two petitions last month alleging Spotify and UMG conspired to boost plays of Kendrick Lamar’s popular diss track

Universal Acquisitions Exec Jasper Van Hecke Exits Studio After 16-Year Run, Pinpoints Some Film Highlights

Bron: Deadline

Autheur: Andreas Wiseman

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-19

EXCLUSIVE: Longtime Universal acquisitions exec Jasper Van Hecke has recently left his role as SVP Global, Acquisitions & Production at the Universal Pictures Content Group (UPCG), headquartered in London. Dutchman Hecke joined UPCG in 2008 and was known for …

What all the iconic locations in ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ are like in real life

Bron: Business Insider

Autheur: Monica Humphries

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-24

While many locations in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” look like real NYC places, some have closed or never existed, like Duncan’s Toy Chest.

Beth Klein, Head Of Casting At Universal Television, To Retire

Bron: Deadline

Autheur: Nellie Andreeva

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-11

EXCLUSIVE: Universal Television’s EVP of Talent and Casting Beth Klein will be leaving the studio at the end of the year when she will retire after a 37-year career as a casting executive. There is no immediate replacement. Klein has been Universal TV’s first…

Drake Look-Alikes Flood Toronto for $10,000 Prize From Rapper

Bron: TMZ

Autheur: TMZ Staff

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-15

Drake’s hopping on a trend to wrap up a pretty rough year — his hometown showed out for a look-alike contest that had to boost his ego, while also putting $10,000 in one lucky fan’s pocket. The “Drake-alike Challenge” drew a huge crowd Saturday in…

‘Kneecap’ Smashes 2024 British Independent Film Awards — Winners List

Bron: IndieWire

Autheur: Harrison Richlin

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-08

‘Kneecap’ smashes 2024 British Independent Film Awards, taking home 7 prizes, including Best British Independent Film.

5 underrated movies on Netflix you need to watch in December 2024

Bron: Digital Trends

Autheur: Dan Girolamo

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-07

Our picks for underrated movies to watch on Netflix in December include an entertaining thriller, a Fast & Furious sequel, and a holiday romance.

Postpone Your Pleasures

Bron: The Atlantic

Autheur: Arthur C. Brooks

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-19

And enjoy them all the more.

As Indie Artists Rise, Music Stars Knowledge Share Industry Success

Bron: Forbes

Autheur: Andrea Zarczynski, Contributor, Andrea Zarczynski, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/andreazarczynski/

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-31

From improving performance skills and money management to personal brand development and content creation, a new guide resolves the challenges of musicians.

Alfa Anderson, Chic Lead Vocalist Who Sang ‘Good Times’ and ‘Le Freak,’ Dead at 78

Bron: Rolling Stone

Autheur: Althea Legaspi

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-21

Alfa Anderson, an early lead vocalist for Chic who sang on hits including “Good Times” and “Le Freak,” has died at age 78.

Spotify Denies Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Boosting Claims: ‘No Such Agreement’ With UMG

Bron: Rolling Stone

Autheur: Daniel Kreps

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-20

Spotify responded to allegations of propping up Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” after the streaming service was pulled into Drake’s legal squabble with UMG.

British Independent Film Award Winners: Full List — Updating Live

Bron: Deadline

Autheur: Zac Ntim

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-08

The 2024 British Independent Film Awards are about to start at the Roundhouse in London.   The subversive Irish flick Kneecap leads this year’s British Independent Film Award nominations with 14 nods, including Best Director and Best Screenplay. Directed by R…

How Coldplay Became Bigger, Happier, and More ‘Coldplay’ Than Ever

Bron: Rolling Stone

Autheur: Christian Hoard

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-19

Coldplay: Chris Martin and the band on their ‘Music of the Spheres’ tour, future plans, and defying the critics — including the ones in their head

‘Wicked’ and Jon M. Chu Win Big with the National Board of Review — See the Full List

Bron: IndieWire

Autheur: Ryan Lattanzio

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-04

Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman, Kieran Culkin, and Elle Fanning took the top acting prizes from the NBR.

The Best Podcasts of 2024

Bron: The New Yorker

Autheur: Sarah Larson

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-03

Sarah Larson writes that despite industry turmoil, old and new shows continue to innovate, whether investigating Elon Musk, high-school mysteries, or our relationship to death itself.

Why Teddy Swims Had to ‘Lose Control’ to Achieve His Record-Setting Reach in Pop, R&B and Country Formats

Bron: Variety

Autheur: Thania Garcia

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-04

“A three-year overnight success” is how producer and co-writer Julian Bunetta describes Teddy Swims’ breakthrough hit, “Lose Control,” which took so long to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (32 weeks after its debut) that it set a record for a male artist…

Universal and Amazon Music unveils an expanded global deal on UMG’s “Streaming 2.0” strategy, audiobooks, livestreamed content, AI protections, and more (Jem Aswad/Variety)

Bron: Mediagazer.com

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-23

Jem Aswad / Variety: Universal and Amazon Music unveils an expanded global deal on UMG’s “Streaming 2.0” strategy, audiobooks, livestreamed content, AI protections, and more  —  Universal Music Group and Amazon Music have announced an expanded global relation…

Rita Wilson’s Single “Look How Far We’ve Come” Mirrors Her Journey As A Singer/Songwriter

Bron: Forbes

Autheur: Pam Windsor, Contributor, Pam Windsor, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamwindsor/

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-13

A longtime actor and producer, Rita Wilson is finding success as a singer/songwriter.

Annie Awards Nominations: ‘Wild Robot’ Leads Field Over ‘Inside Out 2’, ‘Wallace & Gromit’

Bron: Deadline

Autheur: Erik Pedersen

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-20

The Wild Robot grossed only a fifth of what Inside Out 2 gorged on worldwide this year, but it took bragging rights as the 2025 Annie Awards nominations were revealed today. The Universal/DreamWorks Animation leads the field with 10 noms, ahead of the Disney/…

Vivendi Completes Spin-Off Of Canal+, Havas And Louis Hachette

Bron: Forbes

Autheur: Joe Cornell, Contributor, Joe Cornell, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/joecornell/

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-23

On December 18, Vivendi SE announced the completion of the spin-off of Canal+ (CAN), Havas (HAVAS), and the Louis Hachette Group.

Realize Music: Sing Announced For Meta Quest in 2025

Bron: Bleeding Cool News

Autheur: Gavin Sheehan

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-15

Realize Music Inc. has announced a brand-new music app coming to VR, as they revealed Realize Music: Sing this past week for Meta Quest. The design of this app is to bring people closer to their connection with music and the artists who make it, by “creating …

io9’s Favorite Replays, Re-Reads, and Rewatches of 2024

Bron: Gizmodo.com

Autheur: Io9 Staff

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-16

Here are the TV shows, movies, games, and books the io9 staff had on repeat this year.

Taylor Swift dominates Spotify Wrapped globally, while Drake and The Weeknd crack global top 5 most streamed

Bron: CBC News

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-04

Canadians took two of the top four spots on Spotify’s list of most-played songs globally in 2024, while Taylor Swift dominated the charts in Canada and abroad.

Adele accusata di plagio, un giudice brasiliano le ordina di ritirare dal mercato la canzone “Million Years Ago”: “Troppo simile a classico della samba Mulheres”

Bron: Ilfattoquotidiano.it

Autheur: F. Q.

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-17

Il giudice ha spiegato che, dopo l’analisi esperta e la sovrapposizione delle due melodie, sarebbe diventato chiaro che esiste una “simmetria palese” tra i brani L’articolo Adele accusata di plagio, un giudice brasiliano le ordina di ritirare dal mercato la c…

Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Tracks Vastly Outearn Drake’s As Feud Generates $15 Million In Revenue, Billboard Says

Bron: Forbes

Autheur: Conor Murray, Forbes Staff, Conor Murray, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-13

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” was the feud’s biggest earner, generating an estimated $7.6 million in streaming, sales and publishing revenue, Billboard reported.

The Great Craft of 2024

Bron: Rogerebert.com

Autheur: The Editors

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-26

Incredible achievements of 2024 in cinematography, editing, art direction, original music, and more.

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Why Reading Books in High School Matters

Bron: The Atlantic

Autheur: Hanna Rosin

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-19

You’ll understand when you’re older.

UMG’s Virgin Music Group to buy Downtown Music in $775m deal

Bron: Music Ally

Autheur: Stuart Dredge

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-16

Is it slow-news Christmas season yet? Not for Universal Music Group. Its Virgin Music Group division is acquiring Downtown Music Holdings. The post is from Music Ally.

These Were TikTok’s Biggest Musicians Of 2024—And Taylor Swift Doesn’t Make The List

Bron: Forbes

Autheur: Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes Staff, Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-04

TikTok released its annual year-end report wrapping up top artists, most popular trends and the app’s business impact in 2024.

‘Wicked’ Casts Spell Over National Board Of Review, Counts Three Awards Including Best Film

Bron: Deadline

Autheur: Erik Pedersen

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-04

Universal’s feature take of the Broadway musical, Wicked, wasn’t only named Best Film of 2024 by the National Board of Review, but the movie was also named Best Director for Jon M. Chu, while its stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are receiving an NBR Spot…

RCS encryption is still months away following major US telecomms breach

Bron: TechRadar

Autheur: jamie.richards@futurenet.com (Jamie Richards)

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-16

After the FBI warned of a major security breach, the world’s leading mobile networks industry organization is spearheading efforts to bring encryption to RCS – but it’s going to take a while to get there.

Plágiummal vádolják Adele-t, egy dalát teljesen leradíroznák

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Autheur: hvg@hvg.hu

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-17

A brazil bíróság szerint a Million Years Ago című dal egy Toninho Geraes nevű zeneszerző Mulheres című szamba-klasszikusának a másolata.

HEYOON is ready to “Pivot” (Feat. Armani White)

Bron: Earmilk.com

Autheur: Tayo Odutola

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-11

International  South Korean pop sensation, HEYOON unveils her new single “Pivot” featuring Armani White. The track is her debut as a solo artist since she signed with Universal Music Global…

Netflix Cancels ‘Girls5Eva’ After Saving It From Peacock, Star Busy Phillips Reacts

Bron: Just Jared

Autheur: Just Jared

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-18

Girls5Eva has been canceled for a second time, this time by Netflix! The music-driven series starred Sara Bareilles, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell and Busy Phillipps, and ran for one season on the streamer, but previously had two seasons on Peacock. Tina…

Kendrick Lamar rapped ‘They Not Like Us,’ and Drake decided to prove it

Bron: MSNBC

Autheur: Charles F. Coleman Jr.

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-03

Arguably one of the biggest hits of 2024, Kendrick Lamar’s diss of Drake, called “Not Like Us,” has been nominated for five Grammys.

UMG on AI music: ‘Licensing, litigation, and legislation will eventually align’

Bron: Music Ally

Autheur: Stuart Dredge

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-05

Universal Music Group has placed itself at the forefront of the music industry’s current engagement with AI technologies. The post is from Music Ally.

Stray Kids’ Billboard No. 1: Building A Chart-Topping Brand

Bron: Forbes

Autheur: Jeetendr Sehdev, Contributor, Jeetendr Sehdev, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeetendrsehdev/

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-22

Stray Kids’ record-breaking success showcases how consistency, innovation, and cultural relevance can create loyal fans and set a global standard for impactful branding.

Canadian Google searches dominated by international topics in 2024, along with solar eclipse and strikes

Bron: CBC News

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-10

Google has released its annual report on the top search topics and terms Canadians wanted to know about in 2024.

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here. Here’s what’s new.

Bron: NBC News

Autheur: Daysia Tolentino

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-04

Spotify Wrapped — the platform’s personalized end-of-year user streaming data– is here, and with it comes the flood of social media posts from listeners.

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‘GNX’ Producer Jack Antonoff Wins Variety ‘Producer Of The Decade’ , Roasts Drake Over UMG Legal Filings In Acceptance Speech

Bron: Bossip

Autheur: Noah Williams

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-09

Super Producer Jack Antonoff teases Drake over Universal Music Group lawsuit while accepting Variety ‘Producer of the Decade’ Award. The post ‘GNX’ Producer Jack Antonoff Wins Variety ‘Producer Of The Decade’ , Roasts Drake Over UMG Legal Filings In Acceptanc…

Amazon Music signs on for UMG’s big ‘artist-centric’ push

Bron: Music Ally

Autheur: Stuart Dredge

Gepubliceerd op: 2025-01-02

Just as the music industry clocked off for the end of 2024, Universal Music Group had one more deal to announce. It was a expansion of its existing relationship with […] The post is from Music Ally.

6 Movies To Watch During Hanukkah This Year

Bron: Thoughtcatalog.com

Autheur: Josh Lezmi

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-15

Christmas isn’t the only holiday that has memorable movies.

3 Signs That You’re Battling ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’—By A Psychologist

Bron: Forbes

Autheur: Mark Travers, Contributor, Mark Travers, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/

Gepubliceerd op: 2025-01-02

If you hold yourself back from reaching greater heights due to criticism, chances are you might be the “tallest poppy,” in the field that everyone wants to chop down.

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The Most Acclaimed K-Pop Of 2024: RM, Rosé, NewJeans, ATEEZ, aespa, ILLIT And More

Bron: Forbes

Autheur: Jeff Benjamin, Senior Contributor, Jeff Benjamin, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-31

2024’s most acclaimed K-pop releases included from BTS RM’s solo album to Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT,” plus ILLIT’s “Magnetic” debut, ATEEZ singles, and J-pop NewJeans.

Snoop Dogg Laughs at Drake’s UMG Legal Actions: “On the West, We Hold Court in the Streets”

Bron: Consequence.net

Autheur: Jo Vito

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-18

Snoop also commented on being named-dropped by Lamar in the GNX opening track, “Wacced Out Murals.” Snoop Dogg Laughs at Drake’s UMG Legal Actions: “On the West, We Hold Court in the Streets” Jo Vito

Drake’s Beef With Kendrick Lamar Took A Weird Turn With His Lawsuit, But His Lawyers Explain Why They’re Sticking To Their Guns

Bron: CinemaBlend

Autheur: Erik Swann

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-21

The Canadian music star isn’t backing down.

Forbes Daily: How The 30 Under 30 Class Of 2025 Is Changing The World

Bron: Forbes

Autheur: Danielle Chemtob, Forbes Staff, Danielle Chemtob, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/daniellechemtob/

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-03

Tuesday’s edition of Forbes Daily features the new 30 Under 30 including Shaboozey, Jayson Tatum and others, Elon Musk’s pay package, Intel CEO’s resignation and more.

Meet Karol G, Colombia’s Taylor Swift

Bron: BBC News

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-12

The Colombian singer is the world’s most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.

La lutte contre les faux morceaux générés par l’IA s’intensifie : Amazon et Universal nouent un deal historique

Bron: CNET France

Autheur: Nassim Chentouf

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-24

Amazon et Universal Music Group (UMG) renforcent leur collaboration. L’objectif fixé par les deux multinationales ? Lutter contre le contenu musical généré par l’intelligence artificielle.

Tom King on his Black Canary series: ‘This is a fight that if Batman got in the ring, he’d get his ass kicked’

Bron: Polygon

Autheur: Susana Polo

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-10

To comics writer Tom King, who’s taken the reins on Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, legacy is the one core theme the DC universe has that Marvel’s comics universe simply can’t compete with. “We can explore this idea that I think every human being has to d…

Defamation, Diss Tracks, And Drama! Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Court Date Set For UMG, Spotify, And iHeartRadio Filings

Bron: Bossip

Autheur: lizsmith23

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-07

Drake is gearing up for his day in court, following his pre-action petitions filed last month against Universal Music Group (UMG), Spotify, and iHeartRadio. The rapper alleges that these companies conspired to bolster Kendrick Lamar’s track, “Not Like Us,” at…

Huge New Music Soundstage And Production Center Planned For Former Chicago Stockyards

Bron: WBEZ

Autheur: WBEZ (Chicago)

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-11

The nonprofit Third Coast Music has won the city’s request for proposals to develop the site. Its plan is for an $80 million facility to record and produce music, primarily for film and television. The 32,000-square-foot complex will include a soundstage even…

The 50 Best Elton John Songs

Bron: Rolling Stone

Autheur: Gabrielle Macafee

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-09

Decades of unforgettable hits, classic album cuts, and killer collabs, including “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” and many more

AI Briefing: Autonomous browsing and shopping agents bring new opportunities and (bot) risks

Bron: Digiday

Autheur: Marty Swant

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-16

Google’s Project Mariner and other AI agents could change how publishers, advertisers, and e-commerce deal with bots — for better and for worse.

Six Leadership Lessons From Taylor Swift’s $2B Smash Hit Eras Tour

Bron: Forbes

Autheur: Jeetendr Sehdev, Contributor, Jeetendr Sehdev, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeetendrsehdev/

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-09

Taylor Swift’s $2B Eras Tour showcases how resilience and authentic connection can turn challenges into triumphs, inspiring leaders to craft their own enduring legacy.

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Devolver Co-Founder Announces Self-Care Singing App Realize Music: Sing

Bron: UploadVR

Autheur: Elijah Beahm

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-12

A Devolver Digital co-founder is launching Realize Music: Sing, a subscription-based VR wellbeing app where you can sing to over one million songs on Quest.

A Motown Christmas: Your Preview/Viewing Guide to NBC’s Special

Bron: Bleeding Cool News

Autheur: Ray Flook

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-12

The holiday specials continue to roll on, with NBC celebrating the legacy of Motown with the two-hour holiday special, A Motown Christmas. Set to hit screens tonight at 9 pm ET/PT (and the next day on Peacock), we’ve got your viewing guide to what you can exp…

Here Are The Golden Globes 2025 Nominations For Best Animated Feature

Bron: Cartoon Brew

Autheur: Amid Amidi

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-09

Dreamworks Animation’s ‘The Wild Robot’ picked up four nominations, making it the most-nominated animated feature ever by the Golden Globes.

Lil Wayne And Chris Brown Are Getting Crucified Over Millions Received In Taxpayer-Funded Pandemic Relief

Bron: BroBible

Autheur: Cass Anderson

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-19

While much of the country was struggling in June 2020, rapper Lil Wayne (real name Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.) was doing great. He’d just sold his master recordings of his music to Universal Music Group for over $100 million, a deal that was made public six m…

40 Timeless Christmas Song Classics To Warm The Season

Bron: Forbes

Autheur: Sughnen Yongo, Contributor, Sughnen Yongo, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/sughnenyongo/

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-16

Celebrate the season with timeless Christmas song classics. Enjoy holiday tunes that bring festive cheer and warm memories for everyone.

WPP CEO Mark Read Tells Staff Omnicom-IPG Deal Is ‘Good News For Us’

Bron: Adweek

Autheur: Rebecca Stewart

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-16

WPP boss Mark Read has described Omnicom Group’s acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG) as a “moment of opportunity” for the U.K.-based ad network, urging employees to keep delivering for clients “without distractions.” “Clients will not have missed the fact …

Virgin Music Group acquires Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million

Bron: Biztoc.com

Autheur: latimes.com

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-16

Virgin Music Group, a division of Universal Music Group, said Monday that it acquired Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million.

Revolving Door Roundup: Cheil, IPG, WPP & More

Bron: Adweek

Autheur: Kyle O’Brien

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-19

Omnicom’s acquisition of IPG may have been the biggest agency news of the year, but it wasn’t the only move in the sector this month. We’ve gathered up some of the bigger moves made in the last couple of weeks. Alma Alma has appointed Jorge Murillo as co-chie…

Nino Rota – The Godfather Part II (50th Anniversary Edition) (2024)

Bron: Exystence.net

Autheur: exy

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-23

…For its 50th anniversary, La-La Land has first teamed with Paramount and Universal Music Group for a definitive 2CD presentation of Nino Rota’s score for The Godfather Part II (1974). Francis Ford Coppola’s follow-up to his epic adaptation of Mario Puzo’s no…

Spotify Refutes Drake’s Claim That It Inflated Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track ‘Not Like Us’

Bron: TheWrap

Autheur: Raquel ‘Rocky’ Harris

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-20

“Spotify found no evidence to substantiate this claim,” the music streamer says The post Spotify Refutes Drake’s Claim That It Inflated Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track ‘Not Like Us’ appeared first on TheWrap.

Looking ahead: 11 things the TPG team is excited about for 2025

Bron: The Points Guy

Autheur: Rachel Craft

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-20

Editor’s note: TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt advisor and investor. As 2024 winds down, we’re looking ahead to changes coming to the travel world in 2025. From new hotels and airline routes to premium credit cards and swanky airport lounges, here are 11 th…

POC Content Accelerator Rideback Rise Sets 2025 Cohort

Bron: Deadline

Autheur: matthewgrobar

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-06

EXCLUSIVE: Rideback Rise, the non-profit accelerator seeking to advance racial equity through mainstream entertainment from POC creators, has announced its 2025 Fellowship cohort of 15 mid-career writers, filmmakers and creators who will be financially and cr…

2024 in review: A timeline of the major deals between publishers and AI companies

Bron: Digiday

Autheur: Sara Guaglione

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-27

Here’s a list of all the major deals signed between publishers and AI tech companies in 2024.

The Quietus International: Nyege Nyege Festival 2024

Bron: The Quietus

Autheur: Patrick Clarke

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-05

Hannah Uguru reports back from this year’s Nyege Nyege Festival in Uganda, explores its role as a sanctuary for unconventional culture, and profiles five key acts from this year’s event, Photo courtesy of Nyege Nyege In Jinja, Uganda’s “adventure capital,” N…

Eli Glasner’s top 24 movies and moments of 2024

Bron: CBC News

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-17

After months of sitting in the dark, CBC film critic Eli Glasner has winnowed it down to his 24 best movies and moments of 2024. From Wicked to wordless wonders and computer-generated documentary, we’ve got some great ways to fill up your holiday viewing play…

Indeed’s Rising Voices: Empowering BIPOC Filmmakers To Reimagine The Future Of Work

Bron: Forbes

Autheur: Stephanie Tharpe, Contributor, Stephanie Tharpe, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephanietharpe/

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-19

Through this first-of-its-kind initiative, “Rising Voices” provides a platform for BIPOC filmmakers to share their unique stories and perspectives while making their mark in Hollywood.

VR singing startup Realize Music signs deals with UMG and WMG

Bron: Music Ally

Autheur: Stuart Dredge

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-13

The latest startup hoping to teach the world to sing is Realize Music, and it’s doing it with an app for the Meta Quest VR headsets. Realize Music: Sing will be […] The post is from Music Ally.

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Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-03

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Spotify réagit aux accusations de Drake : aucun favoritisme pour Kendrick Lamar

Bron: Begeek.fr

Autheur: Benjamin

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-27

Face aux accusations de Drake, la plateforme de streaming musical Spotify se défend face à des allégations de manipulation de streams.

Short Interest in Universal Music Group (OTCMKTS:UNVGY) Decreases By 60.6%

Bron: ETF Daily News

Autheur: MarketBeat News

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-28

Universal Music Group (OTCMKTS:UNVGY – Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 35,900 shares, a decrease of 60.6% from the November 30th …

‘The Wild Robot’ Leads 2025 Annie Awards Nominations With 10 Nods

Bron: Variety

Autheur: Carolyn Giardina

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-20

Chris Sanders’ “The Wild Robot” from Dreamworks Animation leads the feature competition of the 52nd Annie Awards for animation with 10 nominations, followed by Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” and Aardman and Netflix’s “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” wi…

Brazilian judge orders Adele track takedown amid plagiarism case

Bron: Music Ally

Autheur: Stuart Dredge

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-18

We’ve seen a number of high-profile plagiarism cases in the music world in recent years, but the latest has a new and concerning (for labels) twist. The case was brought […] The post is from Music Ally.

Uncle Luke Clowns Drake For Legal Actions Against Kendrick Lamar

Bron: Hip-Hop Wired

Autheur: Christopher Smith

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-03

Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell has an issue with Drake over his latest legal petition against Kendrick Lamar and Universal Music Group, expressing that he and this generation are “soft” in a social media post.

ComicBookMovie.com’s Holiday Gift Guide 2024 – Essentials From Disney, Jakks Pacific, LEGO, Universal, & More

Bron: CBM (Comic Book Movie)

Autheur: JoshWilding

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-17

We’re back with our annual Gift Guide, this time focusing on products from brands like LEGO, JAKKS Pacific, Universe, Disney, and more. See what we think are 2024’s most must-have items right here…

Aぇ! group、デビューツアー「Aぇ! group Debut Tour ～世界で1番AぇLIVE～」Blu-ray / DVD　12月4日（水）発売！

Bron: Prtimes.jp

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-04

[ユニバーサル ミュージック合同会社] ユニバーサル ミュージック合同会社（本社：東京都渋谷区、 社長兼最高経営責任者（CEO）：藤倉尚 / 以下、 ユニバーサル ミュージック）は、Aぇ! groupの映像作品「Aぇ! group Debut Tour ～世界で1番AぇLIVE～…

Spotify Fights Back Against Drake’s Claim That It ‘Artificially Inflated’ Streams For Kendrick Lamar’s Hit ‘Not Like Us’

Bron: Bossip

Autheur: Rebecah Jacobs

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-20

Spotify is denying Drake’s assertion that “Not Like Us” streams were “artificially inflated” by the streaming giant.  The post Spotify Fights Back Against Drake’s Claim That It ‘Artificially Inflated’ Streams For Kendrick Lamar’s Hit ‘Not Like Us’ appeared fi…

From Brat to Defying Gravity, these pop culture moments kept us chronically online all 2024

Bron: CBC News

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-31

2024 was packed with moments that ruled our feeds and kept us talking. Here’s what you probably couldn’t miss — even if you tried.

Universal Music Group (OTCMKTS:UNVGY) Stock Price Down 0.9% – Time to Sell?

Bron: ETF Daily News

Autheur: MarketBeat News

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-05

Universal Music Group (OTCMKTS:UNVGY – Get Free Report) shares fell 0.9% on Wednesday . The company traded as low as 12.06 and last traded at 12.06. 107,700 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 55% from the average session volume of 241,968 shares.…

Amazon and Universal Music Tackle ‘Unlawful’ AI-Generated Content

Bron: pymnts.com

Autheur: PYMNTS

Gepubliceerd op: 2024-12-23

Amazon and Universal Music Group (UMG) have expanded their partnership with an eye toward AI. The tech giant and the record label announced Monday (Dec. 23) they were working to combat the use of “unlawful” artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content, whil…