By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The legendary CBGB nightclub in New York, known as the birthplace of punk and New Wave, has appointed Global Merchandising Services as its worldwide licensing agency. CBGB was founded in 1973 by Hilly Kristal in Manhattan’s Bowery district, and gave rise to bands such as the Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads, and Patti Smith Group, and later … [Read more...] about Global Merchandising to Rep Legendary Alt Rock Club CBGB
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Bravado Launches Apparel Line and Web Shop for DMX
TLL Staff Bravado, the artist merchandise and lifestyle company under Universal Music Group, has launched a new official web shop and merchandise collection honoring the late rapper and actor DMX. The launch was developed in partnership with the Estate of Earl Simmons, better known as DMX. It debuted Tuesday at darkmanx.com. The collection includes three premium t-shirts and … [Read more...] about Bravado Launches Apparel Line and Web Shop for DMX
Backstreet’s Back in Little People Collector Set from Fisher-Price
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Backstreet Boys are getting a new look, this time in miniature form. Global Merchandising Services, the worldwide licensing agent for the band, and Fisher-Price announced Tuesday the release of the Little People Collector Backstreet Boys set, a collectible honoring one of the most successful pop groups in history. The set arrives as … [Read more...] about Backstreet’s Back in Little People Collector Set from Fisher-Price
Chordal Expands Music Rights Platform with Wave of New Partnerships
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Chordal, a music rights technology company specializing in sync licensing, has announced a new slate of partners joining its platform. The list of new partners joining Chordal include Nettwerk Music Group, Marathon Artists, Futures, Neon Gold, Avenue A, Anara Publishing, Mesh, DEEWEE, Involved Publishing, Maktub, EPM Music, Lo Fi Music, and … [Read more...] about Chordal Expands Music Rights Platform with Wave of New Partnerships
Represent Rocks On with Guns N’ Roses Apparel
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Represent has launched a licensing partnership with Guns N’ Roses to release a collaborative capsule collection inspired by the rock band. Designed for Guns N' Roses 2025 European tour, the collection combines motifs from the band's history with Represent's vintage fashion aesthetic. The full range features 7 licensed products … [Read more...] about Represent Rocks On with Guns N’ Roses Apparel
Monster High Fright Song Gets Glam Remake From Katseye
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel has partnered with the Katseye girl group for a musical Monster High collaboration and custom doll promotion. The Monster High collaboration offers an updated version of the brand's Fright Song anthem by Katseye, along with a licensed music video that features each member's monster personas. Katseye's new version of the … [Read more...] about Monster High Fright Song Gets Glam Remake From Katseye
Global Merchandising Services Brings Backstreet Boys Back to Licensing
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Global Merchandising Services has signed a slate of new licensing partners to promote the Backstreet Boys' Las Vegas Sphere residency. “This residency at Sphere is the start of a bold new chapter for us,” said the Backstreet Boys. “We’re incredibly grateful to work with Global Merchandising and all of these amazing partners who share our … [Read more...] about Global Merchandising Services Brings Backstreet Boys Back to Licensing
Levi’s Celebrates Oasis Reunion Tour with New Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Levi Strauss & Co. has partnered with Oasis to launch a licensed collection that commemorates the band's 2025 reunion tour. The collection offers a selection of band t-shirts, long-sleeves and denim apparel with design accents like Manchester City colors, Levi’s woven brand labels from the 1990's and vintage Oasis logo … [Read more...] about Levi’s Celebrates Oasis Reunion Tour with New Collection
Who’s News: Wasserman Music Expands Artist Services With Key Hires
Left to right in photo: New Wasserman Music executives Emily Kennedy (Vice President, Business Development, Pop), Michael Delle Donne (Vice President, Digital Partnerships), and Lydia Barry (Vice President, Marketing & Communications). TLL Staff Wasserman Music has announced the addition of three senior executives to its expanding Artist Services team. Wasserman says … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wasserman Music Expands Artist Services With Key Hires
Selfridges Celebrates Black Sabbath with In-Store Experience
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Selfridges has partnered with Black Sabbath and Bravado for a licensed fan experience inspired by the band's final UK show. Designed to celebrate Black Sabbath's upcoming Birmingham show, Back To The Beginning, the immersive fan experience will offer merchandise, live mural artwork, themed decorations, photo opportunities and more. Open … [Read more...] about Selfridges Celebrates Black Sabbath with In-Store Experience