Warner Music Group names Cavallo to newly created role of chief creative officerOctober 7th, 2009 Warner Music Group appoints Cavallo to new postNEW YORK — Warner Music Group Corp. said Tuesday that it named music producer Rob Cavallo to the newly created role of chief creative officer.
Guns N' Roses Manager Fires Back At Plagiarism AccusationsOctober 7th, 2009 GUNS N' ROSES' manager has fired back at allegations the band illegally borrowed music from an German electronic pop artist. Axl Rose's band and Universal Music Group executives have been sued by bosses at two indie record labels, who have accused them of copying portions of songs by Ulrich Schnauss.
Guns N' Roses SuedOctober 5th, 2009 Rocker AXL ROSE is at the centre of a new plagiarism row - executives at two indie record labels have accused him of copying portions of songs by German electronic music artist ULRICH SCHNAUSS. Record companies Independiente and Domino have filed a lawsuit against Guns N' Roses and Universal Music Group, claiming Riad N' The Bedouins, a track on the group's 2008 album Chinese Democracy, features Schnauss' tracks Wherever You Are and A Strangely Isolated Place without permission.
'Zombieland' slays with $24.7 million weekend; 'Cloudy' still shines with $15.8 millionOctober 5th, 2009 'Zombieland' slays with $24.7 million weekendLOS ANGELES — The living dead led the weekend box office as Woody Harrelson's horror comedy "Zombieland" debuted at No. 1 with $24.7 million.
Comcast shares dive on reports that cable TV operator is taking a stake in NBC UniversalOctober 1st, 2009 Comcast shares dive on reports of NBC acquisitionPHILADELPHIA — Shares of Comcast Corp. are diving after reports surfaced that the nation's largest cable TV provider is in talks to purchase a stake in NBC Universal.
AP Source: Warner Music cuts deal to release its content to YouTube after monthslong boycottSeptember 30th, 2009 AP Source: Warner to return its music to YouTubeLOS ANGELES — Warner Music Group Corp. has agreed to return songs and music videos from its artists to the YouTube video site, after a monthslong boycott over what it called unfair terms, according to a person familiar with the matter.
NBC Universal to showcase Maria Shriver study on US women on its networks and onlineSeptember 30th, 2009 NBC to showcase Maria Shriver study on US womenLOS ANGELES — Maria Shriver and NBC Universal are teaming up for a weeklong programming series on the state of 21st-century U.S. women. The programs, which will be distributed on NBC Universal TV channels and online, are based on "The Shriver Report: A Woman's Nation Changes Everything." Shriver, the first lady of California and a former NBC News correspondent, conducted the study with the Center for American Progress.
Music Videos Return To YoutubeSeptember 3rd, 2009 Music promos are set to make a return to the internet after industry bosses agreed a deal with video sharing website YouTube.com. Videos from artists including Madonna and Led Zeppelin were pulled from the site in a battle over copyright protection after record labels demanded royalties from the footage screened online.
Peter Gabriel, composer Jose Antonio Abreu accept Swedish Polar Music PrizeAugust 31st, 2009 Peter Gabriel, Abreu accept Polar Music PrizeSTOCKHOLM, Sweden — Peter Gabriel, founder of the rock group Genesis, and Venezuelan composer Jose Antonio Abreu are sharing this year's Polar Music Prize. The musicians received their awards, worth 1 million kronor ($141,300) each, at a ceremony in Stockholm on Monday.
The-dream Takes High-flying Desk Job At Def JamAugust 28th, 2009 Hitmaker THE-DREAM can now add record label hotshot to his resume - he has been appointed vice president of Island Def Jam Music Group. The singer/songwriter, who has worked with Mariah Carey, Ciara and Mary J.
A&E Television to acquire Lifetime; NBC Universal may leave joint venture in 15 yearsAugust 27th, 2009 A&E Television to acquire LifetimeLOS ANGELES — A&E Television Networks said Thursday it is acquiring Lifetime Entertainment Services, bringing the home of "Project Runway" into a stable of profitable channels that includes A&E and the History channel. Terms of the deal, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year, were not disclosed.
Universal Music Group enters deal with BigChampagne online measuring companyAugust 18th, 2009 Universal Music Group cuts deal with BigChampagneNEW YORK — Leading recording company Universal Music Group says it has entered into a long-term contract to use the services of online music measurement company BigChampagne Media Measurement in North America. Privately held BigChampagne will provide an analysis of songs and listening patterns from millions of users of social networks and online services such as Apple Inc.'s iTunes and Yahoo Music.
Music rights group BMI to honor singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson as a music iconJune 30th, 2009 BMI to honor Kristofferson as a music iconNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kris Kristofferson will be honored by BMI as a music icon during the music licensing organization's country awards in November.
Industry group's complaint says top-selling artist dissed by stations over royalties flapJune 10th, 2009 Complaint says top musician dissed over royaltiesWASHINGTON — Which top-selling artist purportedly had his new single yanked from some radio stations playlists in retaliation for supporting royalties for musicians?
No one involved will name the recording artist, but his no-play treatment by several radio stations is alleged in a complaint filed with the Federal Communications Commission and obtained by The Associated Press. It claims recording artists are being threatened and intimidated.
'Star Trek' stuns the competition with $79.2 million debut, even higher than Sunday estimateMay 12th, 2009 'Star Trek' stuns competition with $79.2M debutLOS ANGELES — "Star Trek" had an even more galactic opening weekend than originally estimated. According to final studio numbers Monday, director J.J.
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