The agreement, which requires a judicial sign-off, would avoid a breakup of the concert giant. But states who joined the suit object to the terms.
Category: Music
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Justice Department and Live Nation Reach Settlement Terms in Antitrust Case
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Antitrust Trial to Challenge Live Nation’s Grip on the Music Industry
The New York Times – Business:A jury will decide whether the music colossus, which owns venues, represents artists and operates Ticketmaster, is a monopoly, as the Justice Department contends.
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Oliver Grant, a Business Architect of the Wu-Tang Clan, Dies
The New York Times – Business:He was behind the scenes with Wu-Tang Clan, the New York rap group, since its founding and helped expand its reach with a fashion line.
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Olympic Figure Skaters Are on Thin Ice Over Music Copyright Rules
The New York Times – Business:Some Olympic athletes have found themselves caught up in controversies over musical choices before and during one of the biggest competitions of their careers.
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Kendrick Lamar Tops Grammy History Books After Record-Breaking Night
Kendrick Lamar has added another milestone to an already iconic career. At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, the Compton native became the most decorated rapper in Grammy history, surpassing Jay-Z’s long-standing record.
Heading into the ceremony, Lamar needed four wins to move ahead. He reached that mark before the night was halfway over. During the Premiere Ceremony, he picked up trophies for rap performance as a featured artist on “Chains & Whips,” melodic rap performance for “Luther” with SZA, and rap song for “TV Off.” Later, during the main telecast, his 2024 album GNX earned best rap album, pushing his career total to 26 Grammys.
“It’s hip-hop as usual, man,” Kendrick said during his speech. “I’m not good at talking about myself, but I express it through the music. It’s an honor to be here… Every time I tell you this: hip-hop is gonna always be right here. We gon’ be in these suits, we gon’ be looking good. We gon’ be having our folks with us. We gon’ be having the culture with
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Dudamel and the Philharmonic Partner With Carnegie Hall on Operas
Gustavo Dudamel, the New York Philharmonic’s incoming music and artistic director, plans to lead annual operas in concert at Carnegie Hall.
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How Did a 2017 Song Get a 2026 Oscar Nomination?
“Sweet Dreams of Joy,” from the documentary “Viva Verdi!,” was indeed eligible under academy rules even if it was recorded nearly 10 years ago. Here’s how.
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Philip Glass Withdraws From Kennedy Center, as Its Symphony Vows to Play On
Amid cancellations and turmoil, the National Symphony Orchestra is planning to stay. “I cannot make everybody happy,” its conductor said.
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‘The Outsiders’ Musical Recoups on Broadway
“The Outsiders” is the first new musical to open since 2022 to become profitable.
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62 Discs Offer a Last Word on the Pianist Maurizio Pollini
Maurizio Pollini’s complete recordings for Deutsche Grammophon have been gathered in one place, allowing listeners to trace his entire career.