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BPI AGM Touts Global Success of UK Artists, Demands Gov't End 'Love Affair With Big Technology'
July 3, 2012 – Record Labels | Global | Legal & Management | Digital & Mobile | Rock & Pop
The success of British artists on the global stage like Adele, One Direction, Ed Sheeran, and others as well the need for stronger Government action to combat piracy - and help ensure the U.K.’s continued status as a major exporter of musical talent - were the two dominant themes at the BPI’s annual general meeting held earlier today in central London. » Full Story

Tuff Gong Signs Distribution Deal with Warner Music
July 3, 2012 – Record Labels | Global | Rock & Pop | Country | R&B/Hip-Hop
Warner Music and Tuff Gong International Caribbean Distributors, one of several entities comprising the Marley family’s Tuff Gong group of companies, have struck an exclusive licensing agreement under which Tuff Gong will distribute WMG product throughout English speaking Caribbean islands. The deal covers both new and catalogue releases, including albums by Wiz Khalifa, Bruno Mars, Flo Rida, Cee Lo Green, Blake Shelton and Estelle, among others. » Full Story

Christina Aguilera's New Single With Max Martin Expected for August Release (Source)
July 3, 2012 – Record Labels | TV & Film | Rock & Pop
Christina Aguilera is reportedly working hard on the follow-up to 2010's "Bionic" and a new single expected to be released in early August, according to a source. The club banger was produced by Swedish pop hit-maker Max Martin who has yet to helm a single for Aguilera. » Full Story

Def Leppard Recording 'Forgeries' of Old Hits While At Impasse With Label
July 3, 2012 – Record Labels | Global | Legal & Management | TV & Film | Rock & Pop
With newly re-recorded "forgeries" of Def Leppard mega-hits like "Pour Some Sugar on Me" and "Rock of Ages" now available, the British hard rock quintet has "wrestled control [their] career back" from the Universal Music Group, which frontman Joe Elliott says the band refuses to deal with "until we come up with some kind of arrangement" over compensation -- especially for digital downloads. » Full Story

David Guetta Re-Signs With EMI, 'The Best Team on the Planet'
July 3, 2012 – Record Labels | Global | Rock & Pop | Dance | R&B/Hip-Hop
After eleven years on the roster, French electronic artist, DJ, producer and collaborator to the stars David Guetta has extended his contract with EMI Music, the label group announced today. "I am very happy to extend my deal with the best team on the planet,” Guetta said about his re-signing. » Full Story

Yomo Toro, King of the Cuatro, Dead at 78.
July 2, 2012 – Record Labels | Legal & Management | Rock & Pop | Latin
Master of the cuatro, the national instrument of Puerto Rico, Yomo Toro brought traditional acoustic rhythms to mainstream popular Latin music and Linda Rondstadt, Gloria Estefan and David Byrne. Most famously, he was a member of the Fania Allstars. with Willie Colon and Hector Lavoe and played prominently on 1972’s “Asalto Navideño,” the hottest Christmas album ever made. » Full Story

Justin Bieber Graduates High School, Announces 2013 UK Tour Dates, Has No. 1 Album
July 2, 2012 – Touring | Radio | Record Labels | Legal & Management | Rock & Pop
For most high school graduates, the things generally top of mind during commencement ceremonies might be prom, college and/or perhaps summer employment. But for teen pop superstar Justin Bieber, however, his graduation might seem almost tangential compared to, say, having the No. 1 album in the country in “Believe” (which just had the biggest selling debut week of any album in 2012), three songs in the Hot 100 single, and just announced UK dates for his “Believe Tour.” » Full Story

Linkin Park's 'Living Things,' will.i.am's 'This Is Love' Top UK Charts
July 2, 2012 – Record Labels | Global | Digital & Mobile | Retail | Rock & Pop | R&B/Hip-Hop
Linkin Park's "Living Things" (Warner Bros./Warner Music) deprived Maroon 5's “Overexposed” (Octone/A&M;/Universal) of a U.K. No. 1 album as the new sales charts were published on Sunday (July 1), while Adam Levine and co also lost their singles crown to will.i.am featuring Eva Simons' "This is Love". » Full Story

K-pop Stars 2NE1, Girls Generation, 2PM Shine at MTV Japan's VMAs
June 29, 2012 – Global | TV & Film | Rock & Pop
K-Pop stars had a huge presence at MTV Video Music Awards Japan with 2NE1 (YG Entertainment), Girls Generation (SM Entertainment) and 2PM (JYP Entertainment) all picking up awards. Other winners included Japan's Exile, Perfume and Namie Amuro. Linkin Park performed. » Full Story

Trevor Rabin Honored at ASCAP Film & TV Awards by Bruckheimer, Yes' Anderson, Roasted by Turteltaub
June 29, 2012 – Publishing | TV & Film | Rock & Pop
Film director Jon Turteltaub got a different memo than the rest of the film and TV community assembled Thursday night to honor Trevor Rabin who composed the score for "National Treasure," "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" (and also played in the band Yes). Others saw the ASCAP Film & TV awards as an opportunity to to be polite, Turteltaub saw an opportunity to roast the honoree. » Full Story

Carly Rae Jepsen Finally Pays 'Call' to Social 50, Despite Single's Ubiquity
June 29, 2012 – Record Labels | Digital & Mobile | Rock & Pop | R&B/Hip-Hop
Though Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" single is ubiquitous -- and is arguably one of the biggest viral hits of the year -- the tune's massive social buzz hadn't been enough to push Jepsen herself onto the Social 50 chart...until this week. » Full Story

Flaming Lips Set Guinness World Record at O Music Awards
June 29, 2012 – Touring | Record Labels | Rock & Pop
It's official: The Flaming Lips are the music world's road warriors. The psychedelic rockers from Oklahoma set a new Guinness World Record for most live shows in a 24-hour period during the O Music Awards. » Full Story

Carly Rae Jepsen-Owl City's 'Good Time' Headed for Top 40 Debut on Hot 100
June 28, 2012 – Radio | Record Labels | Rock & Pop
Things are looking "good" for Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen's "Good Time." The new single, which was released to digital retailers on June 26, is poised to debut in the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart next week. » Full Story

Michael Cohl, Live Nation Settle Lawsuit; Rolling Stones Tour On Its Way?
June 28, 2012 – Touring | Global | Legal & Management | Rock & Pop
Live Nation has settled its lawsuit with former chairman Michael Cohl, saying that the suit ended "amicably." The two had been embroiled in competing lawsuits since 2010, after Live Nation initiated the battle by suing Cohl for $5.35 million related to an agreement signed when he left the company in 2008. » Full Story

Bruce Springsteen Named 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year
June 28, 2012 – Rock & Pop
Twenty-time Grammy award winner Bruce Springsteen will be honored as the 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. » Full Story

Perez Hilton on His New Gym-Ready Compilation, Failed 2009 Tour, Gold & Platinum Discs
June 28, 2012 – Touring | Record Labels | Digital & Mobile | Branding | Rock & Pop | Dance
Say what you will about the lightning-rod that is celebrity blogger Perez Hilton (nee Mario Armando Lavandeira, Jr.), the fact is the man lives for music and has spent the last decade championing music he believes in. With the announcement of" "Pop Up" #1", a compilation he produced slated for August, .Biz spoke with Perez about his gym-ready project, why his 2009 tour failed, his collection of gold and platinum records and his dream festival. » Full Story

Rod Stewart Signs Long-Term Recording Agreement With Universal
June 28, 2012 – Record Labels | Rock & Pop
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart signed a long-term worldwide recording agreement with Universal Music Group yesterday (June 27). » Full Story

Linkin Park, Maroon 5 Aiming for Top of Billboard 200
June 27, 2012 – Radio | Record Labels | Digital & Mobile | Retail | Rock & Pop
Linkin Park's new "Living Things" album seems on course for a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 next week, with Maroon 5's "Overexposed" headed for a No. 2 arrival. Other albums aiming for top 10 debuts next week include R. Kelly's "Write Me Back" and the "Maybach Music Group Presents: Self Made, Vol. 2" compilation. » Full Story

Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Fiona Apple Lead Billboard 200
June 27, 2012 – Record Labels | Retail | Rock & Pop | Chart Alert | Country
Justin Bieber's "Believe" leads a debut-filled top four on the Billboard 200 this week, where all four of the top slots are occupied by new arrivals. Kenny Chesney, Fiona Apple and the Smashing Pumpkins start at Nos. 2-4, respectively. It's the first time we've had the entire top four be debuts since the Nov. 19, 2011, chart, when Bieber's "Under the Mistletoe" started at No. 1. » Full Story

Amanda Palmer, Alliance Sign U.S. Distribution Deal
June 27, 2012 – Record Labels | TV & Film | Branding | Rock & Pop
Amanda Palmer, the Kickstarter wunderkind, will be distributed exclusively by Alliance Entertainment in the U.S. Alliance's recently-acquired Audiolife will handle the pick, pack and ship to Palmer's fans who contributed some $1.2 million to her Kickstarter campaign to fund her “Theatre Is Evil” project which received nearly 25,000 pre-orders. » Full Story

Backbeat: Heart Lights Up Rock Photo Exhibit With CAA's Rob Light, Glen Matlock, Linda Ramone, More
June 26, 2012 – Touring | Backbeat | Record Labels | Rock & Pop
An acoustic set from Heart was the live attraction for the opening of "Who Shot Rock & Roll," a photography exhibit that runs through Oct. 7 at the Annenberg Space for Photography in L.A. In attendance were CAA's Rob Light, Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols, Johnny Ramone's widow, Linda Ramone, BMI's Tracie Verlinde and Universal Music Group's Sujata Murthy and Megan McLean. » Full Story

Van Morrison to Release New Album on Blue Note Records
June 26, 2012 – Record Labels | Rock & Pop
The legendary voice of Van Morrison is returning to Blue Note Records. The artist, whose classic albums include "Astral Weeks," "Moondance" and "Tupelo Honey," will release "Born to Sing: No Plan B" on Oct. 2, the label announced Tuesday. » Full Story

Katy Perry to Rock Pepsi & Billboard's 'Summer Beats'
June 25, 2012 – Touring | Branding | Rock & Pop
Pepsi and Billboard are kicking off their "Summer Beats" live series in a big way. The first event will feature Katy Perry in a special live performance at an as-yet-unannounced location in Los Angeles on June 26 as part of the official U.S. premiere event for her new Paramount Pictures film, "Katy Perry: Part of Me," that opens July 5. » Full Story

From Usher to Justin Bieber to Carly Rae Jepsen: How Musicians Market Their Own
June 25, 2012 – Record Labels | Digital & Mobile | Retail | Rock & Pop | Country | R&B/Hip-Hop
Usher helped popularize Justin Bieber, who in turn helped Carly Rae Jepsen to reach No. 1. But they're hardly the first artists to endorse other musicians: Check out what Diana Ross did for Michael Jackson, Garth Brooks for Chris LeDoux and Taylor Swift for both the Civil Wars and, rather surprisingly, Nicki Minaj. » Full Story

Backbeat: Diamond Rugs Storm NYC With Partisan Records' Ian Wheeler, Playground Sound Producers, More
June 25, 2012 – Touring | Backbeat | Record Labels | Publishing | Rock & Pop
Diamond Rugs, the latest hard-rocking, boot-stomping supergroup to hit the Mason-Dixon line between indie rock and alt-country, played a surprise show at Brooklyn’s Bell House on Friday night beside producers Adam Landry and Justin Collins of Playground Sound Studios, Delta Spirit's Matt Vasquez, former EMI Music Publishing/MTV Networks counsel Ryan Henriquez, and more. » Full Story

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