Bizarre Bieber Twitter Case Continues…
Justin Bieber has more influence over teenage girls than most parents – and, for that matter, the police. On Wednesday, Bieber manager Scooter Braun was formally charged on a number of misdemeanors related to an overcrowded mall appearance in November of last year. Braun was not at the mall, but was phoned to cancel the dangerously-packed event through a Bieber [...]
LinkedIn + Music = An Interesting Possibility…
The internet has been expanding collaborations between musicians, producers, and related professionals since the 90s. But what is the best way to quickly cobble together some studio musicians, find a touring brass section, or slot a specialized instrumentalist? These are questions a number of entrepreneurs are attempting to answer, and at least two startups are now entering the space.
Point, EMI: Judge Rules Citigroup Case Stays In New York…
The legal battle between Citigroup and Terra Firma will remain in New York, according to a federal court ruling. Citigroup was attempting to shift venues, specifically to London, and toss the US-based case. “For reasons that will be elaborated in a forthcoming written opinion, Citi’s motion is denied in its entirety,” US District Judge Jed Rakoff ruled from Manhattan late [...]
Lady Gaga: Three Videos, One Billion Views…
Just how big is the Lady Gaga machine? According to one stat surfacing Wednesday, Gaga has now amassed an impressive one billion video views – on her top three videos alone. The ‘True Reach’ figure was offered by Visible Measures, whose ’100 Million Club’ includes a scant 65 videos. Of that, Gaga places with “Poker Face” (374.6 million views), “Just [...]
Sue ‘Em All: British Law Firm Goes After the Media…
Chasing file-swappers has never been a media-friendly affair – just ask the RIAA. So why not just sue the media as well?
American Idol Keeps Consolidating Online…
Want the career-changing spotlight that ‘American Idol’ can offer? Then prepare to make a few concessions, including online. Just recently, Idol started funnelling contestant Twitter accounts into a centralized thread (@AI9Contestants), a move designed to enhance show branding.
Bieber: What a Multi-Platform Pop Star Looks Like…
The bundled album is still a profit generator for certain acts, and a source of billions in revenues for the recording industry. Still, most artists make quick cameos on the album charts, booming and busting within a few weeks. Yet a small cadre of acts are maintaining healthy week-over-week positions, including Justin Bieber.
Too Fast, Too Furious? Digital Economy Bill Getting Close.
As the Digital Economy Bill nears passage in the UK, a growing number of opponents are urging a slowdown in process. Instead of an accelerated ‘wash-up’ path, concerned citizens are advocating a more traditional legislative debate and review. “Democracy and accountability will be sidestepped if this bill is rushed through and amended without debate during the so-called ‘wash-up’ process,” an [...]
EMI Implosion Continues; Strange Licensing Discussions Underway…
And the latest distress signal out of EMI? According to a Sunday report from the Times of London, the label is now holding discussions with rival majors to outsource the marketing and distribution of its catalog. The strange licensing plan would effectively grant the licensing rights on big-name catalogs in exchange for upfront fees.