The companies will accelerate product innovation, advance music monetization & deepen engagement between artists and fans Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify have announced new, multi-year agreements for recorded music and music publishing focused on growth, innovation and the advancement…
The guitar manufacturer and its charitable arm join forces with music brands & humanitarians to support those affected by the LA wildfires In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, Gibson and its philanthropic division Gibson Gives have…
The fund was established during the COVID-19 pandemic to assist musicians in need The Crew Nation Global Relief Fund is committing $1 million to assist performing musicians, live music crew, and live music industry workers affected by the recent wildfires…
The first project on the new label is Ringo Starr’s latest country release UMG Nashville’s Cindy Mabe aligns with legendary songwriter/producer T Bone Burnett to revive iconic Lost Highway Records. The boutique, alt-country label focused on artistry above mass appeal…
Donations are being accepted through the MusiCares website As the devastation unfolds from the wildfires in Los Angeles, the Recording Academy and MusiCares have launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals impacted by the crisis and…
The deal reflects a new eara in music streaming Universal Music Group (UMG) and Amazon Music has announced an expanded global relationship that will enable further innovation, exclusive content with UMG artists, and advancement of artist-centric principles including increased fraud…
The rule targets bait-and-switch pricing for live-event tickets and short-term lodging The Federal Trade Commission has announced a final Junk Fees Rule that prohibits bait-and-switch pricing and other tactics to hide total prices and bury junk fees in the live-event…
US Customs apprehends the largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure on record U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and import specialists assigned to the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport, in conjunction with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents, Los Angeles…
The ceremony will be simulcast on ABC, Hulu & Disney+ starting in 2027 Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Dana Walden and The Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. have announced an unprecedented new ten-year global deal for The Grammys to be exclusively…
Since their initial release in 2021, Ray-Ban and Meta’s smart glasses have become some of the most successful in the wearable tech niche. The smart glasses are among the best-selling Ray-Ban products in 60% of all Ray-Ban stores in international…
Bipartisan event highlights the importance of arts education while showcasing musical talents of Congress members The Kennedy Center, Roll Call, the Library of Congress, the Recording Academy, and Americans for the Arts, in collaboration with the Congressional Musicians Caucus and…
The pressing plant opened in 1949 Nashville, Tennessee has long been known as “Music City.” Originally dubbed the “city of music” by Queen Victoria after a performance from the city’s world-famous Fisk Jubilee Singers, it was another half-decade before the…