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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The most popular “streamripping” site, in which millions of users have converted YouTube videos into audio files, shut down Thursday faced with a legal campaign by the music industry. YouTube-mp3.org, a site in Germany started in the bedroom of computer science student Philip Matesanz, was inaccessible on Thursday with no further message. The global recorded music industry group IFPI, along with its US and British affiliates, announced that the […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Frank Ocean, the introspective singer who has thumbed his nose at music industry conventions, has unexpectedly released a new song, a reflection on relationships set to a mellow R&B vibe. Ocean put out the new track, “Provider,” on his irregularly scheduled Apple Music radio show on Sunday evening just as artists were gathered for the MTV Video Music Awards. Ocean has recently steered clear of award ceremonies, questioning their value […]
by Shaun Tandon Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States – Music streaming leader Spotify has agreed to set up a $43.45 million fund to settle a potentially costly pair of United States copyright lawsuits from artists, lawyers said Monday. The move marks the latest effort by the Swedish company to turn the page on messy disputes as it considers a public listing amid the soaring growth of streaming. The settlement would end lawsuits spearheaded by […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) – L.A. Reid, one of the music world’s top executives who helped launch the careers of myriad stars including Rihanna and Justin Bieber, has left Epic Records after reported harassment allegations. The 60-year-old has been chairman and chief executive officer since 2011 of Epic, a unit of Sony Music that has been home to some of the top artists in recent decades from Michael Jackson to Pearl Jam. Sony […]
Billboard’s Released The Highest- Paid Musicians Over The Past Year Billboard’s annual money makers ranking top earners is already out and it shows that this years top musician money maker is more than a little bit country. Taylor Swift, at 23, has topped Billboard’s list of the highest-paid musicians. Bon Jovi, who brought in $29.4 million and The Rolling Stones ($26.2 million) round out the top five. Beyonce, Maroon 5, Luke Bryan, Pink and Fleetwood Mac […]
