By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The other shoe has dropped in Warner’s months-long negotiations to acquire sole rights to the entire music catalog of the influential singer-songwriter David Bowie. According to Variety, which… . . . read more
Who’s The Boss? Springsteen Sells Music Catalog For Record $500 Million
December 16, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Legendary American rocker Bruce Springsteen just cashed out with the sale of his entire music catalog for a cool half-billion dollars. The sale to Sony Music certainly establishes… . . . read more
Sustainable Licensing: Music Leaders Unite To Create Climate Pact
December 15, 2021
A group of music companies, including the largest licensors in the industry, have launched what they call the Music Climate Pact. The Climate Pact includes the Big Three of the music industry—Sony Music Group, Universal… . . . read more
Licensing Law: MediaMuv Charged With Stealing $20 Million in Music Royalties From YouTube
December 6, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Officials in Arizona have charged two men on allegations they defrauded YouTube of $20 million by falsely claiming they owned rights to more than 50,000 songs. According to… . . . read more
Celebrity Licensing: Magna-Tiles Go Full Hippy With Grateful Dead Partnership
December 1, 2021
The tech toy company CreateOn has partnered with the Grateful Dead, using the band’s cover art for its collectible Magna-Tiles. Since its founding two years ago, CreateOn, has continued to grow its portfolio of play… . . . read more
Music Licensing: Snapchat Inks Deal To Access Music From Sony
November 16, 2021
The social media giant Snapchat has signed a deal with Sony Music Entertainment, allowing it to include music from Sony artists in the app’s library of licensed works. Users typically draw from that music library… . . . read more
Run-DMC Co-Founder Darryl McDaniels Inks Wide Ranging Licensing Deal
November 3, 2021
The groundbreaking hip-hop star Darryl McDaniels has signed an expansive licensing deal with Nickelodeon and ViacomCBS Consumer Products, that will include apparel, a book deal, and a collaboration on a new series for kids. McDaniels… . . . read more
Warner Music Acquires Full David Bowie Catalog
September 17, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Music Group says there will be some ch-ch-ch-changes to its relationship with the David Bowie Estate, bringing the late iconic musician even more Fame. Warner Music and… . . . read more
The Point.1888’s Latest Deal Has a Beat, And You Can Dance To It!
September 14, 2021
THE POINT.1888 AND THE OFFICIAL CHARTS COMPANY STRIKE PARTNERSHIP AHEAD OF 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OFFICIAL SINGLES CHART The Official Charts Company has selected The Point.1888 as its new brand licensing agent, ahead of its… . . . read more
Rock Stars, Music Industry Mourn the Passing of Dell Furano
September 7, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Musicians and workers throughout the music industry reacted this week to news licensing legend and pioneer Dell Furano passed away at age 71. Furano was the CEO of… . . . read more