He rose from a midlevel position at Columbia Records to become one of music’s most powerful executives, shepherding stars like Barry Manilow and Whitney Houston.
Category: Music
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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.
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5 Takeaways From the Live Nation Antitrust Trial
The New York Times – Business:A jury found that the concert giant operated as a monopoly, a verdict that could have major reverberations in the music industry.
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Live Nation and Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolized Ticketing Market, Jury Finds
The New York Times – Business: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.
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Bill Ackman’s Fund Offers to Buy Universal Music in $64 Billion Deal
The New York Times – Business:The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label’s shareholders.
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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.
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Justice Department and Live Nation Reach Settlement Terms in Antitrust Case
The New York Times – Business: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.
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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.