Video: Nine West Has Inspired America to Find Their Voice with the Vintage America Voices Contest Sep 23, 2009
Commerce, one of seven finalists, was selected by a panel of judges which included Miranda Lee Richards, recording artist and face of VAC; Fred Allard, Nine West Creative Director; Rebecca Babcock, Lucky Magazine Merchandising Director; and Danny Strick, Co-President of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Her song "Meant to Be," which was submitted on YouTube, won her the opportunity to record and release a single through Sony/ATV Music Publishing's in house label, Hickory Records, a feature in the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Musicians: iTunes Not Paying Fair Share Sep 18, 2009
"In the U.S. while we do get paid a mechanical (licensing fee) from ITunes, we are not getting any performance income from Apple yet," David Renzer, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group, said in interview late last month with entertainment-industry publication. "(On iTunes) you can stream radio, and you can preview (tracks), things that we should be getting paid performance income for. "Also, if you download a film or TV show," Renzer continued, "there's no performance (payment)... (CBS News)
Music Reports Announces Distribution of More Than $5 Million in Mechanical Royalties on Behalf of Digital Music Service Clients Sep 16, 2009
MRI now pays statutory mechanical royalties to more than 12,000 music publishing administrators, representing over 50,000 individual music publishers. MRI clients use the statutory mechanical license to obtain rights from the tens of thousands of independent music publishers who do not license through the Harry Fox Agency. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Walt Disney Studios, The Beatles' Apple Corps Ltd., and Oscar(R)-Winning Filmmaker Robert Zemeckis Dive Into New Magical 3D Adaptation of the 1968 Classic Yellow Submarine Sep 13, 2009
For this fantastic new voyage to Pepperland, Zemeckis will incorporate the 16 Beatles songs and recordings from the original motion picture licensed from Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC and EMI-Capitol Records, respectively. The songs include "All Together Now," "All You Need Is Love," "Eleanor Rigby," "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "With A Little Help From My Friends" while combining his unique vision and style to bring this dazzling tale to life. (PR Newswire)
ASCAP names Nashville GM Sep 12, 2009
Driskill has spent more than three years as chief operating officer for and , two affiliated music publishing and copyright administration companies that represent such hit Music Row songwriters as Craig Wiseman ( Live Like You Were Dying ), Rodney Clawson ( I Saw God Today ) and Chris Tompkins ( Before He Cheats ). Prior to that, he served as assistant vice president at ASCAP Nashville for nearly eight years. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Kanye West, Lil Wayne, T-Pain Win Big At BMI Awards Sep 12, 2009
" in regards to the nod. Jordin Sparks' "No Air," featuring Chris Brown, won Song of the Year, with songwriter Erik Griggs receiving recognition. The "American Idol" winner was not in attendance, nor was Brown, who was shouted-out earlier in the show. T-Pain's music talents were recognized again when he, Jim Jonsin, J.R. Rotem and Los Da Mystro were noted as 2009 Top Producers. Universal Music Publishing Group was tapped as the Publisher of the Year after dominating the charts with hits like Lil... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Success stories from people who followed their dreams. Sep 9, 2009
Simon left school before completing the sixth form and earned money through various menial tasks until his father got him a job at the EMI Music Publishing as a wait for it mail boy. But now, Simon is earning US$33mil (RM122mil) per season of American Idol and this doesnt even include the amount of money he makes through shows such as Pop Idol, The X-Factor and Britains Got Talent. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fitch Affirms Warner Music Group's IDR at 'BB-'; Outlook Stable Sep 1, 2009
The Stable Outlook is supported by WMG's adequate liquidity position, scaleable cost structure, and WMG's position as one of the top global music publishing businesses. The music industry continues to deal with declining physical sales that have not been fully replaced by digital sales in most markets. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Vivendi: Solid First Half 2009 Sep 1, 2009
Comments by Jean-Bernard Lvy, CEO of Vivendi: "Vivendi delivered a very solid performance in the first half of 2009 in a tough environment. The Group is successfully weathering the current economic slowdown, which is having a real but limited impact. Vivendi is unique thanks to its subscription-based model, leadership in its markets and high-quality, innovative, creative products and services. Our businesses are young and enjoy substantial growth opportunities due notably to the digital... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Viacom hopes the Beatles: Rock Band game sets stage for rebound Sep 1, 2009
"The royalty rates on this are not even comparable to anything that has been done before," said Martin Bandier, chairman of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, a joint venture of Sony Corp. and Michael Jackson's estate, which controls the publishing rights to most of the Beatles catalog. Others who will benefit from the game include Apple Corps, which represents Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the estates of John Lennon and George Harrison, plus EMI Music, owner of their recordings. (FOX59, IN)
Musicnotes honors Les Paul with free offer Aug 29, 2009
The arrangement being offered was arranged by Grammy award-winning artist Aaron Stang, from Alfred Music Publishing, to match the performance recorded by Les Paul and Chet Atkins and featured on the album, "Masters of the Guitar - Together." ... In lieu of payment, Musicnotes and Alfred Music Publishing encourage users who choose to download the song to send donations to the , 236 W. 30th St., Seventh Floor, New York, N.Y., 10001. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide Record, CD, Tape Production Industry Report Aug 29, 2009
Sheet Music Publishing. Sound Recording Studios. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Alfred Music Publishing and Musicnotes.com Partner to Honor Les Paul's Memory with a Free "Over the Rainbow" Guitar Lesson Download Aug 28, 2009
Alfred Music Publishing and Musicnotes ... Alfred Music Publishing and Musicnotes ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alfred Music Publishing and have partnered to offer music lovers everywhere a free Session and guitar tab download of "Over the Rainbow" to honor 's memory. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
RightsFlow Secures Financing to Expand Service Ensuring U.S. Music Copyright Compliance Aug 27, 2009
"Regardless of the distribution method, music publishing and copyrights are still an integral part of the music being used or sold. RightsFlow has built a successful business addressing the issues of copyright compliance and royalty accounting.". RightsFlow has been at the forefront of solving the complex issues of copyright compliance and royalty payment as new methods of consuming music have emerged. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cherry Lane and Musicnotes.com Enter into Online Sheet Music Distribution Agreement Aug 27, 2009
About Musicnotes: Musicnotes, Inc. offers an online catalog of 100,000 digital sheet music titles, built on the strength of content agreements with Alfred Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Faber Music Ltd, Sony/ATV Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Disney Music Publishing, Cherry Lane Music Publishing, Peermusic, Word Music, EMI Christian, Bug Music and many others. Musicnotes is included in Internet Retailer Magazines list of the Top 500 Online Retailers and was recently selected... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Heres proof the Mayans got it wrong with their calendar Aug 27, 2009
The silver lining is that this release will mark the nadir of music publishing in the world. It can only get better from here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
VH1 and VH1 Classic Celebrate The Beatles with The Beatles Anthology Premiering in Three Installments August 26, September 2, and September 9 at 9PM* Aug 25, 2009
The Beatles: Rock Band marks the first time that Apple Corps, along with EMI Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Harrisongs Ltd and Startling Music Ltd has agreed to present The Beatles music in an interactive videogame format. The Beatles: Rock Band is published by MTV Games and developed by Harmonix, the world's premier music video game company and creators of the best-selling Rock Band. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bug Music Registers Five Consecutive Quarters of Market Share Growth, Q2 Top Publisher Chart Results Show 67% Increase over First Quarter and 280% Increase over the Same Period One Year Ago Aug 21, 2009
Source: Bug Music Publishing ... LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bug Music Publishing, the largest independent contemporary music publisher in the world, has registered five consecutive quarters of market share growth among the Hot 100 hits following the companys second-quarter report for 2009. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
S1 Songs Group Announce Sheryl Crow Deal Aug 21, 2009
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--S1 Songs Group global CEO, Steve McMellon, is delighted to announce the acquisition of the Sheryl Crow music publishing catalogue and also the execution of a co-publishing agreement for Sheryls future works ... S1 Songs Group is an international music publishing operation that is owned by First State Media Group (Ireland) Limited. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Love and Theft Ready for a Jam-Packed Album Release Week Aug 21, 2009
The Disney Music Group is the recorded music and music publishing arm of the Walt Disney Studios. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
L.a. Reid Unveils New Music Publishing Venture Aug 20, 2009
EMI Music Publishing and music impresario Antonio "L.A." Reid are expected today to announce a joint venture aimed at inking new songwriters to publishing deals. EMI and Reid will each own 50 percent of L.A. Reid Music Publishing Co., as the new entity will be called ... The venture will only focus on music publishing and will not include recorded music. (New York Post -- Business)
CBA adds Sheryl Crow to its collection Aug 20, 2009
An entertainment fund linked to Commonwealth Bank of Australia has bought the music publishing catalogue of US singer and songwriter Sheryl Crow for an undisclosed sum. The deal will add 153 songs to the 30,000-song strong portfolio of the UK-based fund managed by First State Media Group, as well as publishing rights to Crow's next two albums. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Harmonix and MTV Games Make Major Music Announcements at Gamescom 2009 Aug 20, 2009
Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)""A Day In The Life"Rubber Soul (1965)Release Date: December 2009"Drive My Car""Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)""You Won't See Me""Nowhere Man""Think For Yourself""The Word""Michelle""What Goes On""Girl""I'm Looking Through You""In My Life""Wait""If I Needed Someone""Run For Your Life"As previously announced, "All You Need Is Love" will be released Sept. 9, 2009 for the standard Rock Band DLC pricing of $1.99 (or 160 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360),... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
in Idyllwild Putting Rumis words to song Aug 20, 2009
One of the three accompanying musicians is Marshall Hawkins, bassist and founder of Seahawk Music Publishing Company and MOJO-Modern Jazz Orchestra. He is currently head of the Jazz Department at Idyllwild Arts Academy and music director of the Jazz in the Pines festival to be held there August 29-30. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Hitmaker Desmond Child Scores #1 With Katy Perry's 'Waking Up In Vegas' Aug 15, 2009
Desmond has spent his career at ASCAP and is currently published by Kobalt Music Publishing. "The sad part about being number one again, is that there's nothing above it," jokes Child. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stocks Fall After U.S. Confidence Declines; HSBC Drops, British Land Gains Aug 15, 2009
The second half of the year started well in music publishing, the company said. (SEY LN) jumped 0. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Extreme Music Rolls out the Red Carpet for Sir George Martin and the Kings of the Control Room Aug 13, 2009
LOS ANGELES, August 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Music, the worldwide production music library unit of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, today announced an innovative partnership with Sir George Martin CBE to create the Grandmaster Production Music Library. Consistently way ahead of the production music curve, Extreme is set to release a stunning, first-of-its-kind production music library that captures the sounds of music super-producers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Crash the Machine Signs Exclusive Music Publishing Deal with Bozang Incorporated Aug 13, 2009
(PRWEB) August 13, 2009 -- Sacramento-based original rock band Crash the Machine announced that is has signed an exclusive music publishing deal with Bozang Incorporated for all the songs on the band's self-titled album, which was recorded, mixed and produced by Tomas Costanza. Terms of the publishing deal were not disclosed. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
All-Star Roster of Celebrity Producers Celebrate the Most Thrilling Entertainer of All Time with the Release of MICHAEL JACKSON: THE REMIX SUITE Aug 11, 2009
Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's leading global music publishing operation. Universal Music Group's record labels include Ane, Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Interscope Geffen A Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal Motown Republic Group, Universal Music Latino, Universal Records South and Verve Music Group as... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
R&B singer Keri Hilson took detour to stardom Aug 10, 2009
Five years ago, the relatively unknown songwriter signed a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group. At that point, Hilson's resume included credits as the teen lead singer of one-time Elektra girl group By D'Sign and early songwriting efforts on projects by Kelly Rowland and Ciara. (MSNBC -- News)
Pleasant Heights Baptist Church to host Beth Moore simulcast Aug 10, 2009
An accomplished songwriter, Cottrell worked as an editor at a music publishing company when he was asked to lead worship for the first time. From there, it was only a matter of time before his warm, engaging spirit landed him a worship leading role with Beth Moore. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Jackson goods given green light Aug 9, 2009
This refers to the singer's share of the Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalogue, which includes rights to the songs of The Beatles. Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home on 25 June at the age of 50. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Video: Nine West Announces Third Weekly Winner of the Vintage America Voices Contest Aug 9, 2009
Smith's YouTube submission of her original song "Unspoken" sealed her a spot to compete for the grand prize opportunity to record and release a single through Sony/ATV Music Publishing's in house label, Hickory Records, a feature in the December issue of Lucky Magazine, Vintage America Collection product, and the opportunity to meet Miranda Lee Richards ... Sony/ATV Music Publishing was established in 1995 as a joint venture between Sony and trusts formed by Michael Jackson ... Sony/ATV Music... (PR Newswire)
Been and gone Aug 4, 2009
The duo split in 1968 and Gordon tried, unsuccessfully, to continue as a solo artist before pursuing a career in music publishing. Hugh Millais should have had painting in his blood but this great grandson of the pre-Raphaelite artist John Everett Millais could not, as his father once complained, draw anything, including a salary. (BBC News -- UK)
Jackson Songwriting Royalties Strike Right Note for New Band of Investors Aug 3, 2009
Competition is increasing for music publishing catalogs and the income they generate from stores, radio and Web play, ads and movies ... Jacksons death has spurred interest in his stake in Sony/ATV Music Publishing, according to , chief financial officer of the Tokyo-based Sonys U.S. unit. (Bloomberg)
Research and Markets: 2009 Trendology: U.S. CD, Record & Tape Stores Aug 1, 2009
Sheet music publishing. Audio Video Production. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Men at Work Suffer Blow in Court Over `Down Under' Song Copyright Battle Aug 1, 2009
Larrikin Music Publishing Pty is suing the band and its record label in the for allegedly reproducing parts of the childrens song Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree in sections of Down Under, according to ... Its a long way to go yet, EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Managing Director John Anderson said in a telephone interview after the decision, adding the main case regarding the rights to royalties for the song would be heard later this year ... EMI Music Publishing... (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Click to read:Feds Search Home of Jackson's Doctor Jul 29, 2009
Feds Search Home of Jackson's Doctor - CBS News. LAS VEGAS, July 28, 2009. (CBS News)
• Read more from the BFDealMemo Jul 25, 2009
Fox, Universal, Paramount and Relativity would likely have stepped up to AEGs asking price, but all of them knew that Sony had clear first position because the studio owns music publishing rights to Jacksons songs. The only question was, would Sony step up to AEGs pricey terms. (Variety)
Beverly Hills-based ROAR, LLC has acquired Nashville-based Girlilla Marketing, LLC Jul 24, 2009
July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Girlilla Marketing specializes in strategic digital marketing including fan-to-fan online marketing, social community building, integrated editorial promotion and mobile marketing for entertainment industry clients such as Warner Music Group, Universal Records South, Emblem Music Group, Image Entertainment, Bigger Picture Group, Dale Morris & Associates, and Skyline Music Publishing as well as current artists Randy Houser, Gloriana and Larry the Cable Guy ... Clients have... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
On the road with Bob and Sheila Everhart Jul 24, 2009
"The book, called "What I Saw" has several preprint-proofs out for review and editing. Midwest Country Magazine is preparing a glowing review for their August issue. The Everharts say the book will be available at their LeMars Festival, which begins Aug. 31. "We'll definitely have 25 copies available," says Sheila, but they cost 50 each. These first editions also include two cd's of Bob's. He wrote a lot of songs for Royal Flair Music Publishing, BMI, so one CD is just his originals, and he also... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Konami Announces Original Jackson... Jul 22, 2009
"We are thrilled to partner with UMe and EMI to pay homage to the American institution known as the Jackson 5 in Karaoke Revolution. The Jackson 5 was the first group to have four consecutive number one singles, and to have those iconic hits like 'I'll Be There' or 'I Want You Back' will give fans both old and new a chance to experience their music in a way they have never before.""Konami are the pioneers of the karaoke gaming genre, in the same way that the Jackson 5 were pioneers for many of... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Studios bid for Jackson footage Jul 22, 2009
Sony Pictures has a leg up on other bidders because Sony Music distributes Jackson's music and is in a 50-50 partnership with his estate in Sony/ATV Music Publishing. The estate and AEG Live are also negotiating with several television networks and pay-per-view outlets on a TV special that would be a stage show featuring Jackson's music and dancing. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Sony Bids $50 Million for Jackson Rehearsal Film Jul 22, 2009
Sony Pictures has a leg up on other bidders because Sony Music distributes Jackson's music and is in a 50-50 partnership with his estate in Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Sony's bid is on par with the cost of making a mid-range budget movie, and is offset by the fact that the Sony group of companies would benefit from the music licensing rights attached to the film. (ABC News -- Business)
Sony set to pay $50M for Jackson film footage Jul 21, 2009
Sony Pictures has a leg up on other bidders because Sony Music distributes Jacksons music and is in a 50-50 partnership with his estate in Sony/ATV Music Publishing. The bidding was reported earlier by the Los Angeles Times and industry blogger Nikki Finke. (MSNBC -- News)
Leiber and Stoller write about music legacy Jul 19, 2009
" They sold their extensive music publishing holdings, excluding their own songwriting, to a Japanese firm for hundreds of millions of dollars a number of years ago and last year sold half-interest in the publishing of their own songs to Sony ATV for an undisclosed sum. "A bunch," says Stoller. The autobiography has been a long time in the works, originally beginning as Leiber's memoirs with a couple of different co-authors. Eventually they decided to do a joint account and found the obvious... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
McCartney gets back to Ed Sullivan Theater Jul 17, 2009
McCartney advised Jackson to think about music publishing as an investment. Jackson bought rights to many of the Beatles songs, and McCartneys hopes of getting a better deal with the new owner were in vain. (MSNBC -- Television)
Graceland Announces Plans for Elvis Week 2009 Jul 16, 2009
In addition to Graceland and its related attractions in Memphis, including the Heartbreak Hotel, EPE is aggressively involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, music publishing, and television, film, video and Internet projects. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
19 Entertainment and dick clark productions Lock in So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2009 Jul 15, 2009
The company has attracted a unique team of exceptionally creative executives, who work together to integrate and leverage activity across television, sports, film, touring, merchandising, music publishing, recording and artist management. 19 Founder/CEO Simon Fuller has developed and managed some of the biggest entertainment properties of our time, with credits that include the creation of TV phenomenon AMERICAN IDOL, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE and the HBO series "Little Britain USA." 19's... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sister: Jackson murdered Jul 13, 2009
"Michael was worth well over a billion in music publishing assets and somebody killed him for that. He was worth more dead than alive.". She reportedly said the conspirators used powerful prescription drugs to keep Michael Jackson submissive and under control and kept him away from his family. (Albany Times Union)
LaToya Jackson: Michael was murdered Jul 13, 2009
Michael was worth well over a billion in music publishing assets and somebody killed him for that. He was worth more dead than alive. (KHOU.com, TX)
Kindle the Muse: Sheet Music Now Available For Download Jul 13, 2009
FreeHand Systems, Inc. (), a wholly owned subsidiary of Freehand Systems International, Inc. (FSYI), is the global leader in digital sheet music publishing, is the manufacturer of the first digital music tablet, the MusicPad Pro Plus and Sheet Music-On-A-Stick (SMOAS). SMOAS uses FreeHand's patented encryption technology to offer 22 collections of titles of digital sheet music on a thumb drive that plugs into a computer allowing instant access to listen, play along and print the music. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Large tax bill looms for Jackson estate Jul 12, 2009
6 million in assets as of March 31, 2007, including Neverland and his share of the Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog, which holds the rights to songs by the Beatles, Bob Dylan and other artists. The documents also show that Jackson had $331 million in debt. (MSNBC -- Business)
3 Idol alumni target holiday season for debuts Jul 12, 2009
"I'm really excited about the music we've written," says Castro, who also signed a deal with Universal Music Publishing Group in June. "I'm ready to get out there and show it to the world.". (MSNBC -- Music)
La Toya: 'Michael was murdered for his money'... Jul 12, 2009
"And we don't think just one person was involved. Rather, it was a conspiracy of people. I feel it was all about money. Michael was worth well over a billion in music publishing assets and somebody killed him for that. He was worth more dead than alive.". As she posed a series of vital questions about 50-year-old Jacko's sudden death 17 days ago at his rented mansion in Los Angeles, La Toya said the pop icon was. (The Drudge Report)
Video: Nine West Launches the Vintage America Voices Contest and Inspires Others to Find Their Voice Jul 10, 2009
This campaign will celebrate the new collection, as well as allow brand ambassador and singer/songwriter Miranda Lee Richards to spearhead a talent search to help someone else find their voice, with the opportunity to record and release a single through Sony/ATV Music Publishing's in house label, Hickory Records ... "Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Hickory Records are thrilled to be a part of this terrific partnership," said Danny Strick, Co-President of Sony/ATV Music Publishing ... Judges will... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Raja Gosnell to Direct 'Smurfs' for Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation Jul 9, 2009
and produced by Hanna Barbera, distributing that series for foreign-language television and international home video, music publishing rights, rights on lyrics, audio plays, storybooks, and several hundred licenses for the use of Smurfs on products or in promotions. About the Kerner Entertainment Company (KECO). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Click to read: Is Jackson Worth More Dead Than Alive? Jul 8, 2009
Jackson owned a 50 percent stake in the massive Sony-ATV Music Publishing Catalog, which includes music by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers. In life, Jackson was the best-selling artist of all time. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Wall Street wooed Jackson Jul 8, 2009
6 million in assets as of March 31, 2007, including his Neverland Ranch and his share of the Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog, which holds the rights to songs by the Beatles, Bob Dylan and other artists. The documents also show that Jackson had debt of $331 million. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Judge Dismisses Some Damages Claims Against YouTube Jul 8, 2009
The plaintiffs in the case include the Premier League, Fdration Franaise de Tennis, the National Music Publishers' Association, Cherry Lane Music Publishing, the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, Stage Three Music and Music Force Media Group. In a related case, Viacom in 2007 , asking for at least $1 billion in damages for what the media company said was "massive, intentional" copyright infringement. (Multichannel News)
BUSINESS BRIEFS Jul 8, 2009
Bertelsmann has launched a new music publishing venture to acquire song catalogs with 348 million from Kohlberg Kravis Rob erts, the FT reported. Radio royalties. (New York Post -- Business)
King is dead, long live his royalties Jul 8, 2009
Jackson's most valuable asset is his 50 per cent share in the Sony-ATV Music Publishing catalogue, which people with knowledge of the partnership value at between $US1 ... A second catalogue, Mijac Music Publishing, includes Jackson's music as a solo artist as well as songs by other acts, including Sly & The Family Stone , Curtis Mayfield and Ray Charles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Innovative Music Publishing Company Eliminates Need for Record Label - Franklins Row Launches Radio Promo Campaign Jul 7, 2009
Source: Franklins Row Music Publishing ... LOS ANGELES, July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Franklins Row Music Publishing (FRMP) announced the launch of its pioneer business model ... Franklins Row Music Publishing (FRMP) combines the primary attributes of a music publisher with the distribution and management of a record label. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mother loses control of estate... Jul 7, 2009
Michael Jackson owned a 50 percent stake in the massive Sony-ATV Music Publishing Catalog, which includes music by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers. Branca had a 5 percent interest in the catalog in September 2005, according to Uniform Commercial Code filings in New York, but his interest was terminated in December 2007. (The Drudge Report)
Judge backs Jackson lawyer, friend on estate Jul 7, 2009
Branca had a 5 percent interest in Sony/ATV Music Publishing in September 2005, according to Uniform Commercial Code filings in New York, but his interest was terminated in December 2007. Branca also was a trustee in MJ Publishing Trust, which held Jacksons 50-percent stake, but is not believed to be any longer, said John Schreiber, a lawyer for Katherine Jackson. (MSNBC -- Music)
