Category: Music

Who’s Who in ‘Michael’: A Guide to the Characters

The New York Times – Business:
A new Michael Jackson biopic, with the star’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, is packed with famous musical figures. These are some of them.
5 Takeaways From the Live Nation Antitrust Trial

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A jury found that the concert giant operated as a monopoly, a verdict that could have major reverberations in the music industry.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing Market, Jury Finds

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In a verdict that could have far-reaching consequences in the music industry, the live colossus that includes Ticketmaster was found to have violated antitrust laws.
Bill Ackman’s Fund Offers to Buy Universal Music in $64 Billion Deal

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The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label’s shareholders.
Supreme Court Sides With Internet Provider in Copyright Fight Over Pirated Music

The New York Times – Business:
Leading music labels sued Cox Communications for failing to terminate accounts of subscribers flagged for distributing copyrighted music.
Justice Department and Live Nation Reach Settlement Terms in Antitrust Case

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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.
Antitrust Trial to Challenge Live Nation’s Grip on the Music Industry

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A jury will decide whether the music colossus, which owns venues, represents artists and operates Ticketmaster, is a monopoly, as the Justice Department contends.
Oliver Grant, a Business Architect of the Wu-Tang Clan, Dies

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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.
Olympic Figure Skaters Are on Thin Ice Over Music Copyright Rules

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Some Olympic athletes have found themselves caught up in controversies over musical choices before and during one of the biggest competitions of their careers.
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
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.
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Sondheim

Judy Collins, Mandy Patinkin, Renée Fleming, Michael R. Jackson, Melissa Errico, Tony Kushner, Sherman Irby and New York Times writers and editors pick 14 songs to seal the deal.