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Billboard and Universal Music Group partner on NFT project ‘ChartStars’
Billboard has announced a partnership with Universal Music Group to create an NFT project called ChartStars. It features curated, artist-focused digital collectibles that celebrate Billboard Charts achievements. Read more: Will Microsoft and GameStop be teaming up for NFT gaming? The collectibles will include clips from music videos, album art and more. There will also be […]
Yellowcard’s lawsuit against Juice WRLD is resuming for the third time
After three postponements, Yellowcard‘s $15 million infringement lawsuit against late rapper Juice WRLD is resuming this month. The lawsuit’s last postponement was due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which prevented the search for an executor. Read more: Hear a new Gerard Way song in the ‘Umbrella Academy’ season 2 trailer In Oct. 2019, Yellowcard filed […]
Republic Records will stop using the term “urban” to describe genres
Republic Records is currently one of the most powerful labels in North America. This week, Universal Music Group, which owns Republic, announced its pledge to donate $25 million to social justice organizations in support of Black Lives Matter. Now, Republic is taking a progressive step towards eliminating terms that show marginalization in music. The label […]
Sony Music pledges $100M to social justice and anti-racism initiatives
Sony Music is pledging a $100 million fund towards social justice and anti-racism organizations with immediate donations for organizations fighting for equal rights happening. CEO and Chairman of Sony Music Group Rob Stringer says in their announcement that they’re taking “action accordingly with our community fully involved” in how funds are being distributed. Read More: ‘Riverdale’ […]
Universal Music Group pledges $25 million for a social justice task force
After calls from the Weeknd for major labels and streaming services to donate to organizations involved in social justice and ending racism, Universal Music Group is revealing a $25 million “Change Fund” and a Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC). According to Rolling Stone who obtained a letter to colleagues from the company, several executives are addressing six areas of focus […]
WMG reveals vague $100M social equity fund after the Weeknd’s request
Warner Music Group is announcing it is donating $100 million towards charitable causes for the music industry, social justice and organizations fighting violence and racism. The decision comes after the music industry participated in Blackout Tuesday in solidarity of the Black Lives Matter movement and Toronto R&B star the Weeknd‘s call out for the three major music labels […]
Hole drop UMG fire lawsuit, remaining artists continue with case
Hole have reportedly dropped from the lawsuit against Universal Music Group featuring artists who lost masters tapes in a 2008 warehouse fire. To backtrack, a New York Times report revealed that masters by Universal artists throughout the decades were lost, which limits the possibilities for high-quality reproductions in the future. Read more: Spider-Man MCU future […]
Universal Music Group estimates 22 masters were lost in 2008 fire
After it was discovered a 2008 warehouse fire at Universal Music Group‘s Hollywood Studios destroyed hundreds of master tapes, the company has finally admitted some of the total damages. To backtrack, a New York Times report revealed that masters by Universal artists throughout the decades were lost, which limits the possibilities for high-quality reproductions in […]
blink-182, Jimmy Eat World among full list of UMG fire losses
Following initial reports of master tapes lost in a fire at Universal Studios Hollywood, bands such as blink-182, Jimmy Eat World and many more have been included in the full list of lost music. While coverage at the time focused on the burned King Kong theme park attraction and video content, a far more extensive list […]
Soundgarden, Hole and more suing UMG for recordings lost in fire
After it was discovered a 2008 warehouse fire at Universal Music Group‘s Hollywood Studios destroyed hundreds of master tapes, lawsuits were expected from a number of artists involved. Now, Hole, Soundgarden, the estates of Tupac and Tom Petty and other artists are suing UMG for losses. Read More: Awsten Knight rap featured on EP topping Gucci Mane for No. 1 on […]
YouTube is digitally enhancing old music videos to high definition
Have you ever been searching through old videos on YouTube and thought the quality just isn’t quite what it is now? Well, the company is trying to change that by upgrading a large number of music videos to support high definition. Read More: ‘Scream’ house is throwing a huge party this Halloween for horror fans […]
Universal Music Group expected to be sued by artists who lost records
Last week, we learned that a 2008 warehouse fire at Universal Hollywood Studios destroyed hundreds of master tapes by Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Soundgarden and more. A New York Times investigation revealed that the masters by Universal artists throughout the decades were lost, which limits the possibilities for high-quality reproductions in the future. Read more: […]
Nirvana, Soundgarden master tapes lost in 2008 fire, report reveals—UPDATED
UPDATED: June 11, 2019 @ 8:00 p.m. EST Earlier today it was brought to life that Nirvana, Soundgarden and more lost their master tapes in a fire back in 2008. Now, a couple of bands have come forward claiming they had no idea they were among the artists who had their masters destroyed. Alternative rock […]
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