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The Beatles’ Apple Corps, Universal Music Strike Global e-Commerce, Merchandise Partnership for the Fab Four
Apple Corps, the company founded in 1968 to manage The Beatles’ business and creative interests, has signed a new exclusive, long-term global partnership with Universal Music Group covering worldwide physical and digital merchandise, licensing and e-commerce for the band. The deal, announced on Wednesday, builds on UMG’s existing role as steward of The Beatles’ catalogue…
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Brook Lynn Delivers ‘Amazing’ Performance of Original Song For ‘AGT’ Quarterfinals: Watch
Dutch singer Brook Lynn wowed the judges on “America’s Got Talent” with a self-written song, “Love Your Enemy,” during the Season 21 quarterfinals broadcast on Tuesday 18 August. It marked a departure from her earlier cover performances and drew a standing ovation from judges Sofía Vergara and Mel B, along with high praise from Howie…
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The 1986 song that led to John Denver being dropped by RCA: “I thought that I might be able to do something”
In 1986, John Denver was dropped by RCA Records shortly after releasing “Let Us Begin (What Are We Making Weapons For?)”, an anti-war song questioning arms-race spending. The timing raised eyebrows because RCA had recently been acquired by General Electric, a firm with significant military contracts, though the label never gave a definitive reason for…
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The one person Billy Joel needed to stop working with: “Didn’t have anything to say”
Reaching the end of the love affair. The post The one person Billy Joel needed to stop working with: “Didn’t have anything to say” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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CLAIRE COUTINHO: Miliband ditched Net Zero report knowing it would expose his fantasy promises
Conservative shadow minister Claire Coutinho argues that the government scrapped an official analysis into the hidden costs of Net Zero policies because it would have exposed Labour’s pledge to cut household energy bills by £300 as unachievable. She writes that a new report by the think tank Onward, which she says completes analysis she originally…
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ARIA Awards Set Date, Venue and Partners For 40th Anniversary Ceremony
The ARIA Awards will mark their 40th anniversary on Wednesday 18 November at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, the venue’s sixth consecutive year hosting Australia’s flagship music industry ceremony. Spotify returns as headline and presenting sponsor, with broadcaster Network 10 airing the show and Paramount+ streaming it live, while ARIA also confirmed nominations will be revealed on…
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Former BBC hellraiser Lisa I’Anson and husband split
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Lisa I’Anson, once dubbed a “hellraiser” for her wild on-air persona in the 1990s, has reportedly separated from her husband, according to the Daily Mail’s Richard Eden. The report marks a personal milestone for the broadcaster, who built a high-profile career at the BBC before stepping back from the mainstream…
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The one band Rick Rubin needed to stop working with: “Cold feet”
Rick Rubin has spoken about the one collaboration he felt he had to walk away from: a 2012 recording project with Crosby, Stills & Nash. Rubin, known for stripping artists back to raw, honest performances, said the trio grew uneasy hearing their voices presented so plainly, and ultimately got cold feet before the sessions were…
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Lizzie Butterworth Is New Australian Festival Association CEO
Lizzie Butterworth has been appointed chief executive of the Australian Festival Association (AFA), the trade body representing festival organisers, suppliers and stakeholders across Australia’s music festival sector. She takes over from Olly Arkins, who is leaving the role this Friday, 21 August, after five years at the helm, at a time when the industry faces…