Warner Music to lose $2 million annually after 'Happy Birthday' becomes public property
MUMBAI: If you were worried about paying Warner Music a hefty license fee every time you played the track ‘Happy Birthday’, commercially, then you just might be able to breathe a sigh of relief, after the recent US Federal court verdict for the US market.
'Lest We Forget'- an English feature on 1965 war hero, to air on All India Radio
NEW DELHI: On 25 September, All India Radio (AIR) will broadcast an English feature on 1965 war hero company quarter Master Havildar Abdul Hamid, PVC, of the Indian Army who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Former Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin joins Saavn as investor and strategic advisor
MUMBAI: After the $100 million funding it received in July this year, Saavn has now announced that it will have new investment coming from former Vodafone CEO, Arun Sarin. However, the company has not disclosed the amount Sarin will be investing in the company.
Lucky Brand partners with Epic Rights for national apparel program with top classic rock bands
MUMBAI: Epic Rights, a full-service global branding, licensing and social media marketing company, has partnered with major retailer Lucky Brand for the development of a national apparel program.
ole and Red Creative Group sign worldwide publishing deal
MUMBAI: ole, the world’s fastest growing independent rights management company, and Red Creative Group, the publishing venture of ole songwriter Jeremy Stover, have signed a worldwide publishing deal with up-and-coming country singer/songwriter Adam Hambrick.
Pandora all-time royalties surpass $1.5 bn
MUMBAI: Pandora, the leading Internet radio service, announced that it has generated more than $1.5 billion in all-time royalties for music makers, marking a major milestone for ad-supported music streaming.
Chris Brown may be banned from Australia
MUMBAI: Singer Chris Brown might have to cancel his upcoming concerts in Australia because of his past conviction for domestic violence. In 2009, he had assaulted his then-girlfriend singer Rihanna.
T- Series acquires music rights of 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' and 'Wazir'
MUMBAI: After joining hands with Vishesh films for three films, T- Series has now acquired the music rights of Vinod Chopra’s next production- ‘Wazir’.
Kunal Choksi: Big bands did not become big by playing covers
MUMBAI: The 2005-formed online extreme metal magazine and record label Diabolical Conquest, which is now called Transcending Obscurity (TO), is a product of Kunal Choksi- a true ‘metalhead’.
Shekhar Gupta to deliver the AAAI-Subhas Ghosal Memorial Lecture 2015
MUMBAI: The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) today announced that the renowned journalist Shekhar Gupta will speak on ‘Changing Role of Media in Today’s India’ at the AAAI-Subhas Ghosal Memorial Lecture 2015 on 9 October at ITC Grand Central, Parel, Mumbai.
