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Sony Completes Acquistion Of EMI Music Publishing Despite Indie Objections

November 14, 2018 12:01 PM EST

Sony Music Corp. has completed its acquisition of EMI Music Publishing, which will completely merge into Sony/ATV, giving the company about $1.265 billion in revenue, based on recent annual revenues of about $600 million for Sony/ATV and $663 million for EMI Music Publishing.

Legal and Management

iHeartMedia Taps Former Disney, MGM Execs for Post-Bankruptcy Board

November 14, 2018 11:25 AM EST

iHeartMedia has revealed what its Board of Directors will look like once the radio giant emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

TV / Film

Univision Earnings Fall on Dish Dispute, World Cup Move to Rival Network

November 14, 2018 10:38 AM EST

Spanish-language media giant Univision Communications on Thursday posted lower third-quarter earnings as a carriage dispute with Dish Network, the fact that rival Telemundo aired the soccer World Cup and weaker ratings were a drag on the company's financials.

Touring

CMA Entertainers In The Stadium Era: How Big Venues Changed The Music

November 14, 2018 10:14 AM EST

When the Country Music Association delivers its 52nd annual awards tonight, the ceremony will take place at the Bridgestone Arena, a venue that can accommodate about 18,000 people for a typical concert.

Mike Steinberg, Jesse Frasure, Mike O'Neill and Jody Williams

BMI Country Awards: Jesse Frasure Wins Top Songwriter Honors, Steve Cropper Honored as an 'Icon'

November 14, 2018 9:27 AM EST

If songwriters are prone to sensitivity, Jesse Frasure epitomized the trait Nov. 13 at the BMI Country Awards in Nashville.

News

Lucho Gatica, the King of Bolero, Dead at 90

November 14, 2018 2:52 AM EST

The suave vocal delivery of the South American Frank Sinatra was as seductive for global audiences as the timeless boleros he sang.

News

Trump to Skip Kennedy Center Honors For Second Straight Year

November 14, 2018 12:27 AM EST

Neither Trump nor first lady Melania Trump will be at the Dec. 2 event, Stephanie Grisham, the first lady’s director of communications, said Tuesday.

Independent Spirit: How a DIY Mindset Has Bred a New Generation of Pop Stars Panel at the 2018 Billboard Live Music Summit + Awards at the Montage Beverly Hills on Nov. 14, 2018 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Touring

Top Music Professionals Discuss How Young Artists Use 'Authenticity' to Build Their Careers at Billboard Live Music Summit

November 13, 2018 10:22 PM EST

For Billie Eilish and other rising stars, "authenticity" has swiftly become the name of the game in building a thriving music career circa 2018.

'Rock the Bells: Meet Hip-Hop's Next Generation of Festival Promoters' panel during the 2018 Billboard Live Music Summit + Awards at the Montage Beverly Hills on Nov. 14, 2018 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Touring

Panelists Talk the Rise, Challenges and Future of Hip-Hop Festivals at Billboard Live Music Summit

November 13, 2018 10:04 PM EST

The health, status, challenges and future of hip-hop festivals dominated the conversation at the Rock the Bells: Meet Hip-Hop's Next Generation of Festival Promoters panel, moderated by Vibe editor in chief Datwon Thomas.

Chart Alert

Kris Wu's 'Antares' Album Debuts on Billboard 200 Chart After Sales Audit

November 13, 2018 9:45 PM EST

Chinese pop star Kris Wu's new album 'Antares' debuted at No. 100 on the Billboard 200 albums chart dated Nov. 17, after some of its sales last week could not be adequately verified.

Chart Alert

Kane Brown's 'Experiment' Eyeing No. 1 Bow on Billboard 200 Albums Chart

November 13, 2018 9:41 PM EST

Kane Brown’s new album Experiment is heading for No. 1 on next week’s Billboard 200 chart, according to industry forecasters. Meanwhile, Imagine Dragons, Trippie Redd and Lil Peep's latest albums could all bow in the top 10, while The Beatles' White Album may return to the top 10 as well.

Shawn Mendes, Andrew Gertler and Melinda Newman

What Shawn Mendes Learned From Taylor Swift & 4 More Highlights From Billboard Live Music Summit Panel

November 13, 2018 9:20 PM EST

Shawn Mendes and his manager Andrew Gertler sat down for a panel at Billboard's Live Music Summit on Tuesday evening (Nov. 13) to discuss Mendes' rise to fame, his ways of connecting with fans, and how he has developed as an artist and performer.

Touring

The Future of Cannabis at Concerts Explored at Billboard's Live Music Summit

November 13, 2018 8:31 PM EST

Non-combustibles may be the future of cannabis at live events. The Going Green: What Does Cannabis Legalization Mean for Touring panel at this year's Billboard Live Music Summit in Beverly Hills had experts in the event industry discussing the future of marijuana at music events and beyond.

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Sony Completes Acquistion Of EMI Music Publishing Despite Indie Objections

iHeartMedia Taps Former Disney, MGM Execs for Post-Bankruptcy Board

Univision Earnings Fall on Dish Dispute, World Cup Move to Rival Network

CMA Entertainers In The Stadium Era: How Big Venues Changed The Music

BMI Country Awards: Jesse Frasure Wins Top Songwriter Honors, Steve Cropper Honored as an 'Icon'

Lucho Gatica, the King of Bolero, Dead at 90

Trump to Skip Kennedy Center Honors For Second Straight Year

Top Music Professionals Discuss How Young Artists Use 'Authenticity' to Build Their Careers at Billboard Live Music Summit

Panelists Talk the Rise, Challenges and Future of Hip-Hop Festivals at Billboard Live Music Summit

Kris Wu's 'Antares' Album Debuts on Billboard 200 Chart After Sales Audit

Kane Brown's 'Experiment' Eyeing No. 1 Bow on Billboard 200 Albums Chart

What Shawn Mendes Learned From Taylor Swift & 4 More Highlights From Billboard Live Music Summit Panel

The Future of Cannabis at Concerts Explored at Billboard's Live Music Summit

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