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Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue
Pop superstar Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalogue, the BBC has learned. Spears, 44, is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on 30 December for around $200m (£146m). The singer - whose…
YouTube Music is testing a 'Your week' recap that judges your music taste
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Some YouTube Music users have spotted a new profile banner that recaps their listening taste for the past seven days. The feature appears to use generative AI to write a short summary of the user's music listening…
Britney Spears sells rights to music catalog for undisclosed sum, say reports
Music publisher Primary Wave said to have bought rights to pop star's music, including Toxic and Baby One More Time Britney Spears has sold the rights to her music catalog, which includes hits such as Toxic, Baby One More Time and Gimme More…
Apple Music doubles the penalty for fraudulent streaming
Fraudulent streaming is a long-running problem in the music business. In a recent interview, Oliver Schusser, who oversees Apple Music, Apple TV, and more, offered some fascinating insight into Apple's work to crack down on fake streams on Apple…
Snippets? Apps? Visuals? Why classical music should stop trying to be pop
If you're reading this, you too may know the essential power of the music we call classical to chart and change your life. That power of connection and empathy is among the miracles of human creativity, and it's something that everyone has a right…
What a Rare Condition Can Teach Us About the Power of Music
In February, a pop-up science column, Annals of Inquiry, is appearing in place of Kyle Chayka's column, Infinite Scroll. Chayka will return in March. Forty years ago, Bill Weiss, a student at Columbia University, went to see James Galway, a…
Bentley Music Group to expand retail network in East Malaysia by year-end
KUALA LUMPUR: Bentley Music Group Bhd (BMGB) is expected to expand its retail network into East Malaysia by the end of this year. Executive director Lewis Siu Man Hooper said the company is laying the groundwork to identify a suitable site for…
Britney Spears Reportedly Sold off the Rights to Her Entire Music Catalog
Britney Spears reportedly just scored a major windfall of cash. According to TMZ, the iconic pop singer has sold off the rights to her entire music catalog. The outlet reports that it obtained legal documents showing that Britney sold her share of…
Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalogue in reported deal
US singer Britney Spears has become the latest musician to sell the rights to her catalogue that includes hits like “Baby One More Time” and “Oops!...I Did It Again”, US media reported on Tuesday. The deal is believed to…
Melania producer addresses rock musician's request to remove music
Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and director Paul Thomas Anderson have requested the removal of music from the 2017 film Phantom Thread from the documentary Melania. Greenwood alleges a…
3 Books Every Music Lover Should Read
I might not be a musician, but my dad was the drummer of an '80s band during his 20s, so I grew up listening to the classics. Think: The Cure, U2, The Smiths… And as a writer, I've always resonated with the creative lifestyle of musicians.
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Britney Spears sells the rights to her hit-filled music catalog
The pop superstar known for such hit songs as 'Baby One More Time,' 'Lucky,' and 'Toxic' has sold the rights to her extensive music catalog to the publisher Primary Wave, Entertainment Weekly has confirmed. Documents reviewed by TMZ, which first…
Megan Moroney, Sylvia Rhone Set For Honors at She Is the Music Event
She is the Music will honor country superstar Megan Moroney and industry legend Sylvia Rhone at the organization's second-ever Sharing the Spotlight event next week, the organization announced Wednesday, recognizing the trailblazing women who've…
Gimme more': Britney sells rights to music catalogue in reported $281m deal
US music star Britney Spears has reportedly sold the rights to her music catalogue to independent music publisher Primary Wave. US outlets have reported the deal to be worth $281 million, and is the latest example of major artists inking deals to…
Roslyn Pineda Appointed President of Asia For Sony Music Publishing
HONG KONG — Roslyn Pineda is the new president, Asia for Sony Music Publishing. With immediate effect, Pineda succeeds longtime SMP Asia president Carol Ng, who will remain with the company until her planned retirement at the end of March…
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