La Doña in San Francisco, in a Pandemic: ‘The Industry Is Hanging by a Thread’
Eight months into the pandemic and as she continues to line up more livestream gigs, La Doña is now self-managed and navigating the industry on...
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Japanese Label Avex Initiates Significant Downsizing: Exclusive
Avex Group Holdings, the fourth major record label in Japan, is facing an economic crunch that will likely scale down its business for the foreseeable...
No Encore for Music Publishers Who Say COVID-19 Wrecked Copyright Trial
A judge has turned down the requests of several music publishers for a new trial in their copyright lawsuit against the rock memorabilia company Wolfgang's Vault....
UTA Says It Has Lost $150M Because of Pandemic in Suit Against Insurers
United Talent Agency is suing its insurers over their denial of pandemic-related coverage without doing a meaningful investigation of its claims — and says it...
Toronto’s Mod Club Theatre, a Rite of Passage for Canadian Artists, Closes Its Doors
Toronto’s Mod Club Theatre, the stage that hosted The Weeknd’s first-ever live concert, has permanently closed its doors after 18 years....
Live Concerts Have Only ‘Small’ Impact on Spread of COVID-19, German Study Finds
A German study found the risk of contracting COVID-19 at an indoor seated concert was low as long as a venue is properly ventilated and...
Live Nation Earnings Breakdown: Revenue, Concerts Up (But Not by Much)
Live Nation gained ground in the third quarter covering June to September -- the second full quarter of the pandemic -- its revenue of $184...
Spotify’s Conundrum: More Subscribers, More Problems
Spotify has grown its stock price 57% this year, but it’s fighting with publishers, upsetting some employees and will soon be the subject of a...
Capitol Music Group Chairman/CEO Steve Barnett Announces Retirement, Taps New Leadership Team
Capitol Music Group chairman/CEO Steve Barnett has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31, 2020, the company announced today (Nov. 5)....
The Players Behind Ariana Grande’s ‘Positions’: See the Full Credits
Ariana Grande's "Positions" debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100 this week. Explore the team of musicians, producers, engineers and more behind the track...