British audio brand Roberts is collaborating with the Amy Winehouse Foundation to celebrate the late star’s legacy. MDR Brand Management is teaming up with the British audio brand Roberts to celebrate the musical legacy of Amy Winehouse. As part of that deal, the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which works to promote the late artist's legacy, will receive a portion of the proceeds … [Read more...] about Music Licensing: MDR Keeping Amy Winehouse Legacy Alive
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Universal Acquires Sting’s Music Catalog For Reported $300 Million
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The red-hot market for music catalogs is continuing in 2022 as Universal Music Group acquired the works of Police frontman Sting for a reported $300 million. Sting was represented in the transaction by Allen Grubman with his partners Joe Brenner and Stuart Prager. One of the largest music acquisitions to date, the Sting collection includes … [Read more...] about Universal Acquires Sting’s Music Catalog For Reported $300 Million
Universal Music Expands Rights Agreement With Amazon, Twitch
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Global music giant Universal Music Group (UMG) has expanded a key rights deal with Twitch and Amazon Music. The deal highlights the growing value of music catalogs held by publishers and labels, as well as the critical importance of synchronization licenses that allow for use of music in video and social media. The expanded agreements will … [Read more...] about Universal Music Expands Rights Agreement With Amazon, Twitch
Special Report: Why The Value Of Music Catalogs Has Soared By 2500%
Following on our 2021 Special Report: The Evolution of Music Licensing, The Licensing Letter examines how and why music rights sales have grown exponentially since 2015. This report is available to TLL Subscribers only. By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The music industry has gone through a period of almost unparalleled change over the past five years, and that … [Read more...] about Special Report: Why The Value Of Music Catalogs Has Soared By 2500%
Music Licensing: Warner Chappell Music Acquires David Bowie Publishing Rights
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 broke the story Jan. 3, Warner Chappell Music paid more than $250 million for the publishing rights for Bowie's 27 albums. That figure puts the sale … [Read more...] about Music Licensing: Warner Chappell Music Acquires David Bowie Publishing Rights
Who’s The Boss? Springsteen Sells Music Catalog For Record $500 Million
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 his reputation as "The Boss," far surpassing the $300 million deal to Bob Dylan, and the agreement that saw Canadian rocker Neil Young sell a 50% interest in his … [Read more...] about Who’s The Boss? Springsteen Sells Music Catalog For Record $500 Million
Licensing Law: MediaMuv Charged With Stealing $20 Million in Music Royalties From YouTube
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 a statement from the US Attorney's Office charges have been laid against Jose Teran of Scottsdale, Az. and Webster Batista, 38, of Doral, Fla. The allegations include … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: MediaMuv Charged With Stealing $20 Million in Music Royalties From YouTube
Celebrity Licensing: Magna-Tiles Go Full Hippy With Grateful Dead Partnership
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 sets and fan-targeted collectibles depicting beloved franchises like Sesame Street, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Crayola, The Beatles and the World of Eric Carle. … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Magna-Tiles Go Full Hippy With Grateful Dead Partnership
Celebrity Licensing: Elton John’s Licensed Eyewear Launching at Sam’s Club and Walmart
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief When you think about it, it's hard to believe it's taken this long to see eyewear on the market from the legendary pop star Elton John. But, while it may have been a long Yellow Brick Road to get here, the Rocketman himself has now released a new line of eyewear, launching exclusively at Sam's Club and Walmart stores. John says he … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Elton John’s Licensed Eyewear Launching at Sam’s Club and Walmart
BMG Pays A Royal Sum For Rights To The Queen Of Rock’n’Roll
Music giant BMG says it has acquired "an extensive portfolio of rights in the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, one of the greatest and best-loved artists in popular music history, Tina Turner." While details of the deal were not released, industry insiders say the agreement is believed to be worth in the range of $60 million. Working hand-in-hand with Tina Turner, BMG says it will … [Read more...] about BMG Pays A Royal Sum For Rights To The Queen Of Rock’n’Roll