IFPI Delivers A Decisive Strike Against International Website DDLatino
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ IFPI) - IFPI Latin America's Internet anti-piracy team recently confirmed the closing of DDLatino.com, a popular direct-download forum site that was dedicated to the illegal distribution of Latin music genres, such as Reggaeton and Pop-Rock. DDLatino, a regional high-profile ...
| Playnetwork Partners With Hello Music To Source Songs From Independent Artists
Los Angeles and Redmond, Wash (Top40 Charts/ PlayNetwork) - Hello Music, the opportunity destination for independent musicians, announced today a partnership with PlayNetwork, a global leader in providing integrated entertainment media experiences for today's hottest brands. Through this partnership, ...
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Danish Supreme Court Decision: ISP's Are Part Of The Solution To Internet Piracy
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ IFPI) - The Danish Supreme Court has ruled that Internet Service ProviderTelenor must continue to block its customers' access to illegal Swedish service The Pirate Bay. The decision is warmly welcomed by IFPI and shows that the Internet service providers are part of the solution ...
| UMPG's Christian Music Publishing Division, Brentwood-benson Music Publishing, Acquires Emack Music, The Christian Music Publishing Arm Of Gotee Records
Los Angeles, CA (Top40 Charts/ Universal Music Publishing Group) - David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) and Dale Mathews, President, Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, today announced that UMPG has acquired the publishing assets of Emack Music, the publishing arm of ...
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Miami Music Festival Announces Initial Slate Of Panels For Artists Conference
MIAMI, FL. (Top40 Charts/ Miami Music Festival) - The Miami Music Festival has announced their initial slate of panels for the Artist Conference, covering a wide array of topics of interest to working professionals in the music industry, including digital issues, marketing, copyright, funding, licensing, ...
| Crazy N Sane - Music That Pays The Fans
Salt Lake City, Utah (Top40 Charts/ Crazy - N - Sane Music Network) - Have you heard Lars Ulrich's complaining about how he has to get a smaller hot tub because of all the downloading? How about Master P saying that he had to downgrade his gold toilet? Not really trying to push a new sermon on downloading ...
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International Country Artists Prepare For Annual Global Events June 7-8 In Nashville
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ AristoMedia) - Fifteen prominent international Country artists arrive in Music City next month for the annual Global Events showcases, held June 7 and 8 during CMA Music Festival week in downtown Nashville, Tenn. The CMA Global Artist Party, held Monday, June 7, kicks off ...
| RIAA Joins Congressional Caucus In Unveiling First-ever List Of Notorious Illegal Sites
Washington, DC (Top40 Charts/ RIAA) - Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Chairman & CEO Mitch Bainwol today joined Congressional members of the International Anti-Piracy Caucus (IAPC) to unveil a list of countries with inadequate intellectual property protections, and, for the first time ...
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PPCA - Australian Artists Awarded Better Deal For Fitness Class Music 18/05/10
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ IFPI) - Australian recording artists and record labels have welcomed today's decision of the Copyright Tribunal which will see improved rates paid for licensed music when it is used in fitness classes. After hearing evidence over five weeks, the Tribunal has ruled on a new ...
| 'NeXT,' An Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Event Going International With Massive Lineups
Denver, CO (Top40 Charts/ NeXT) - With the economy in a state rarely witnessed, entertainment is flourishing. Avatar internationally has grossed $2.8 billion, the highest grossing movie ever. Soundtrack sales from Titanic totaled 28 million units (put into perspective). Cosmic Gate's track "I See You" ...
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US Ruling Against Limewire Sends Clear Message Internationally
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ IFPI) - IFPI today welcomed the ruling by a US Federal Court against the well-known file-sharing service Limewire. IFPI chairman and CEO John Kennedy said: "Limewire has been a major hurdle in the music industry's efforts to make the transition to a new, legitimate online ...
| Federal Court Issues Landmark Ruling Against Limewire
Washington, DC (Top40 Charts/ RIAA) - In response to a federal court's ruling that peer-to-peer service LimeWire and its operators are liable for inducement of widespread copyright theft, Mitch Bainwol, Chairman & CEO, offered the following comment: 'This definitive ruling is an extraordinary victory ...
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19 Entertainment Founder And Artist Manager Simon Fuller Hits Digital Music Milestone Star-studded Artist Roster Sells 160 Million Songs On Itunes
LONDON and LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ 19 Entertainment) - 19 Entertainment founder, "American Idol" creator and acclaimed artist manager Simon Fuller has achieved a digital music milestone as his star-studded artist roster sold 160 million songs on iTunes, the world's most popular online music store, ...
| Ifpi Publishes Recording Industry In Numbers 2010
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ IFPI) - IFPI today publishes the Recording Industry in Numbers 2010 (RIN), providing a comprehensive picture of key trends of today's music business. Highlights include: Global recorded music revenues declined 7% in 2009 Some key markets saw a return to growth Digital sales ...
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Prosecutor In Italy Orders Isps To Block Infringing Streaming Site
New York, NY (TOP40 Charts/ IFPI) -- A public prosecutor in Italy has ordered the blocking of linkstreaming.com, a website that facilitated access to copyright infringing music, games and films. The ruling in connection with the Swedish-based site follows an earlier Supreme Court ruling in connection ...
| AirPlay Direct, Leslie Rouffe And Songlines Music Announce Americana Music Contest
Nashville, TN (TOP40 Charts/ AirPlay Direct) -- Until the end of April, AirPlay Direct and highly-regarded independent radio promoter, Leslie Rouffe and her company, Songlines Music, Ltd., are offering AirPlay Direct members in the Americana genre an incredible opportunity to win a free 8-week Americana ...
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Elektra Records's New Releases Include Uffie, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Laza, Bruno Mars, Cee Lo Green And 'True Blood' Soundtrack
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Elektra Records, one of the most iconic and revered labels in music history, has slated a series of exciting releases from an array of new and notable artists. The schedule kicked off with last month's release of "HANDS," the full-length debut album from ...
| INTERNATIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRY WELCOMES NEW UK ANTI-PIRACY LAW AND CALLS FOR OTHER COUNTRIES TO FOLLOW SUIT
LONDON, UK (Top40 Charts/ RIAA) - The international music industry today called for governments to take decisive legislative action to curb digital piracy following the passing of the landmark Digital Economy Act in the UK. IFPI, representing around 1400 major and independent record companies worldwide, ...
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Music Matters!
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Capitol Records) - The music world comes together to launch Music Matters. A collective of people in the music industry, including artists, retailers, songwriters, labels and managers has formed to remind listeners of the significance and value of music. Music Matters is ...
| Lower Price Music Packages Praised By Anderson Merchandisers
Knoxville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Ackermann PR) - The CEO of one of America's largest music distribution companies said today that packaging music for consumers priced at $10 or less is a key part of the industry's future. 'Last week, Warner recording artist Blake Shelton, came out with a 'six pack,' (six ...
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