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Concord In Talks With Digital Music Platform Stem for Possible Acquisition
Negotiations are ongoing for what may turn out to be a partial sale.
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Quincy Jones Honored by Queen Latifah, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey at 2025 Oscars: “When We Talk About Black Excellence, We Talk About Quincy”
His contributions to cinema and song were recognized at the ceremony.
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Oscars: Bob Dylan Was Invited to Present and Perform (Exclusive)
Both host Conan O'Brien and best original song presenter Mick Jagger suggested that the 'Complete Unknown' subject had passed on attending the ceremony.
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Oscars: Music of James Bond Celebrated in Song by Lisa, Doja Cat and Raye
“Live and Let Die,” “Diamonds are Forever” and “Skyfall” were on the set list as Margaret Qualley opened the tribute with a dance performance.
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Notorious B.I.G. Catalog Sale in the Works (Exclusive)
The late rapper’s publishing and publicity rights have a suitor in Primary Wave, with the asking price of $100 million to $150 million.
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20 Times the Oscars Got It Wrong
Yes, we're still talking about 'Crash' winning the best picture over 'Brokeback Mountain,' but we also can't get over snubs for 'Selena,' 'The Lego Movie,' 'Hoop Dreams,' 'L.A. Confidential' and more. Also, how have Glenn Close and Annette Bening never won an Oscar?!
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Lyor Cohen Addresses Kanye West in Open Letter: “I Am Deeply Disappointed and Troubled”
The Def Jam Recordings alum currently serves as global head of music at YouTube.
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Irv Gotti, Murder Inc. Records Founder Who Worked With Ashanti and Ja Rule, Dies at 54
“Def Jam has lost one of its most creative soldiers who was hip-hop,” says YouTube’s Lyor Cohen.
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How That All-Star Grateful Dead Tribute Came Together for MusiCares (Exclusive)
Don Was talks about curating a lineup that included Norah Jones, Dwight Yoakam, Maren Morris, Sierra Ferrell and Wynonna Judd, and reveals the song Dave Matthews was set to perform with John Mayer.
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Gamma’s Gains: Partnerships With Snoop Dogg, Sexyy Red Bring New Revenue Streams to Company Valued at $420 Million
Says founder Larry Jackson: “We started a jewelry line with Snoop that, in its first month of gross revenue, is now exceeding the monthly gross of the Death Row catalog.”
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MusiCares Grateful Dead Tribute Is Big on Laughs (Thank You, Woody Harrelson), Love and Vibes
John Mayer jammed with Dead & Company at the lively event hosted by Andy Cohen that also included performances from Wynonna Judd, Norah Jones, Sammy Hagar, Vampire Weekend, My Morning Jacket and more.
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The NSYNC Biopic That Almost Was (Exclusive)
Sources say 'Fast & Furious’ veteran Neal H. Moritz is pursuing producing a film focused on the group’s success in the aftermath of its legal battle with former manager Lou Pearlman.
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