Lawyers sue, men plunder Nov 3, 2009
Two weeks after that Spicks and Specks episode, a flurry of legal letters arrived at Sony BMG Music Entertainment and EMI Music Publishing pointing out the similarity to the owners of the Down Under record and the score. A month after that, the Australasian Performing Right Association, which collects fees every time a song is played on the radio, at an event or by a covers band, was asked to suspend 50 per cent of its payments for Down Under. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sony stays in the red, trims annual loss forecast Oct 31, 2009
The company booked equity-related losses for poor results at joint ventures, including Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, which makes cell phones, Sony BMG Music Entertainment and S-LCD Corp., which makes flat-panel TVs with South Korean rival Samsung Electronics Co.. For the first six months of the fiscal year, Sony lost 63. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
A $675,000 playlist Sep 8, 2009
The companies included Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Bros. Records Inc., Atlantic Recording Corporation, Arista Records LLC and UMG Recordings, Inc.. (Daily Orange, NY)
Yahoo wins court ruling over webcast Aug 22, 2009
NEW YORK: A federal appeals court in New York ruled that a Yahoo Inc Internet radio service is not required to pay fees to copyright holders of songs it plays, a defeat for Sony Corp's BMG Music ... A federal appeals court in New York ruled that a Yahoo Inc Internet radio service is not required to pay fees to copyright holders of songs it plays, a defeat for Sony Corp's BMG Music. (India Times)
2nd Circuit Rules Music Site Not Interactive Enough to Require Licensing Fees Aug 22, 2009
Arista Records, BMG Music and Zomba Recording LLC brought suit in 2001 against Launch Media Inc., claiming Launch violated the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998. Launch, which is owned by Yahoo, runs the webcasting service LAUNCHcast, which lets users create "stations" or groups of songs from a particular genre similar to an artist or song already selected by the user. (Law.com)
BUSINESS BRIEFS Aug 22, 2009
s Launch Media won an appeals court ruling that may protect Internet radio stations from paying higher music royalties, in a set back to labels such as Sony's BMG Music and Bertelsmann's Arista Re cords. Google foes. (New York Post -- Business)
Reader's Digest Bankruptcy Derails Media Ambitions of Ripplewood's Collins Aug 21, 2009
Previously, Lack was president of NBC News from 1993 to 2001 and went on to become president of National Broadcasting Co. and chief executive officer of Sony BMG Music Entertainment. The board members appointed at the time of the Ripplewood acquisition, except for Berner, resigned on Aug. 16. (Bloomberg -- US)
It could cost more than a song Aug 21, 2009
The subsequent legal action against the Tenenbaums was one of about 35,000 copyright infringement lawsuits filed by the RIAA, which represents the behemoth record labels Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and EMI Group. I couldn t begin to perceive what was wrong such that this evil force was descending on us and would not let up, says Judie. (Boston Globe)
Streaming Music Site, Spotify, Has Major Music Label Ownership Aug 8, 2009
When it launched in October 2008, Spotify publicized music rights deals with Sony BMG Music, Universal Music, Warner Music, EMI and Merlin. Behind the scenes, these five music companies were at that time made shareholders in Spotify. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
BU student fined $675,000for illegal music downloads Aug 1, 2009
Reynolds was among a team of lawyers for Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Bros. Records Inc., Arista Records LLC, and UMG Recordings Inc.. (Boston Globe)
BU student’s admission of illegal downloads may cost him $4.5m Jul 31, 2009
The labels - Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Bros. Records Inc., Arista Records LLC, and UMG Recordings Inc. - have put no figure on purported damages in the case. (Boston Globe)
Men at Work loses first stage of copyright lawsuit Jul 30, 2009
Lawyers for Men at Work's recording companies - Sony BMG Music Entertainment and EMI Songs Australia - reject that claim. They had also argued that Larrikin doesn't even own the copyright to the children's tune, telling the judge last month that the Girl Guides - known as Girl Scouts in the U.S. - were more entitled to the rights. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Opening statements made in civil suit over swapping songs Jul 29, 2009
Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Bros. Records Inc., Arista Records LLC, and UMG Recordings Inc. contend that Tenenbaum downloaded and shared more than 800 songs illegally, but are focusing only on 30 songs by artists that include Green Day, Aerosmith, Eminem, Linkin Park, and the Ramones. (Boston Globe)
Four record labels suing BU student Jul 28, 2009
SONY BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Bros. Records Inc., Arista Records LLC, and UMG Recordings Inc. have sued Tenenbaum for using KaZaA, a peer-to-peer network, to infringe copyrights on 30 songs they own. (Boston Globe)
Eros Ramazzotti Ali e Radici Tour Jul 3, 2009
The latest album by Eros Ramazzotti, Ali e Radici or Wings and Roots released through Sony BMG Music Entertainment was first available world wide on June 2nd 2009. It is his 11th studio album and was recorded in Los Angeles; a Spanish version is also available entitled Alas y Raices. (Suite101.com)
Michael Jackson's Estate: Saved by the Beatles Jul 2, 2009
When Universal Music bought BMG Music Publishing in September 2006, Universal paid $2. 1 billion or nearly 12 times BMG's estimated net publisher's share. (Time.com)
Jacksons finances far from settled Jul 2, 2009
1 billion, the amount Universal Music paid in 2006 for BMG Music Publishing. But some of the most popular properties in music are in Sony/ATVs catalog of more than 750,000 copyrights - including 251 songs that John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote for The Beatles. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Men At Work wait on riff copyright decision Jun 28, 2009
Publishing firm Larrikin Music claims it owns copyright of the riff and is suing Sony BMG Music Entertainment and EMI Songs Australia in a bid to gain compensation from Down Under's songwriters, Colin Hay and Ron Strykert. Sony and EMI have dismissed the allegation and argue that Larrikin does not own copyright. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Off of Classic Children's Song? Jun 27, 2009
A fresh battle erupted yesterday, with lawyers for "Down Under" songwriters, Colin Hay and Ron Strykert, and music giants, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Sony DADC Australia, EMI Songs Australia and EMI Music Publishing, claiming Larrikin doesn't actually have copyright to "Kookaburra" - the Girl Guides, an Australian scouting group, do. The part of the "Down Under" song that is alleged to have breached copyright is the distinctive flute riff. (Fox News)
Australian band Men at Work accused of stealing melody from children's song Jun 27, 2009
On Friday, lawyers for the band's recording companies Sony BMG Music Entertainment and EMI Songs Australia asked for the case to be dismissed. They reject Larrikin's claim that the distinctive flute riff in "Down Under" was copied from the refrain of a 1934 children's tune, "Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree.". (FOX61, CT)
$2.4m fine for downloading 24 songs Jun 22, 2009
92 million dollars - or $US80,000 ($A100,000) per song - to six record companies: Capitol Records, Sony BMG Music, Arista Records, Interscope Records, Warner Bros. Records and UMG Recordings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Cory Shields Named Executive Vice President, Global Policy Strategies and Alliances, NBC Universal Jun 16, 2009
He came to NBC Universal from SONY BMG Music Entertainment, where he served as senior vice president, Corporate Communications. Before that, Shields was chief communications officer and executive vice president at J. Walter Thompson. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bands, bites, booths at summer fests Jun 3, 2009
Sony BMG Music Entertainment. Casting Crowns will be part of the Atlanta Fest lineup at Stone Mountain Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Transformer-ed Jun 1, 2009
The turning point, Cari recalls, came after she contacted a company about including a piece in the gift bag given by BMG Music to 250 celebrities at the 2004 Grammy Awards. "That made us get really serious," Cari recalls. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Devoted music fans pay top dollar for deluxe sets Mar 28, 2009
"Theoretically, you could build a package for pretty much any band," says John Ingrassia, who put together the deal for Pearl Jam's "Ten" reissue as president of Sony BMG Music Entertainment's commercial music group and has since left the company ... Sony BMG Music Entertainment. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
EMI Music signs with Project Playlist Mar 26, 2009
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Project Playlist to Add EMI Music Catalog to Online Music Service Mar 26, 2009
"This partnership will provide us with a wide-ranging selection of content to satisfy our users' appetites to share and purchase music. We are excited to now have both EMI and SONY BMG Music catalogs available and we hope to continue to expand and enhance our service.". "Making our music available on a fan favorite like Project Playlist is part of EMI Music's mission to connect artists and fans and to give fans more ways to discover new artists," said Ronn Werre, EMI Music's President, Music... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bertelsmann's 2008 profit narrows to 270M Mar 24, 2009
Media group Bertelsmann AG, whose properties range from television channels to magazines to books, said Tuesday that its 2008 profit fell from a year earlier after it shed its North American book club and sold off its stake in the former Sony BMG music company. The Guetersloh-based company earned 270 million ($366 million) last year compared with 405 million a year earlier. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Things to do this weekend Mar 19, 2009
TV personality Kat Von D, shown here at the Sony BMG Music 2008 Grammy Awards After Party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Calif. will be in town March 19, 2009. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
NEIGHBORS: Singer-songwriter ready for the spotlight Mar 10, 2009
Since then, requests to use the song have come in from TV shows such as "American Idol" and "Dancing With the Stars." Jean signed a contract earlier this year with legendary record producer Clive Davis and Sony BMG Music and recently inked a million-dollar-plus publishing deal with the Universal Music Group. Her travels have taken her to Davis' Grammy party last month where she listened to and mingled with stars such as Rod Stewart, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood and... (North County Times)
YouTube blocks Brits from viewing videos Mar 10, 2009
The video Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love," licensed by Sony BMG Music Entertainment U.K. Ltd., which has garnered more than 83 million hits, was still visible from the U.K. late Monday. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Vivendi: 2008 Goals Reached Mar 2, 2009
Revenues increased in music publishing, artist services and merchandising following the acquisitions of BMG Music Publishing and Sanctuary in 2007, countering a 4 ... 9% increase in actual currency) compared to 2007 reflecting continued effective cost management, the consolidation of BMG Music Publishing in the full year results, and higher license income including copyright settlements. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Twitter: Efficiency engine or workplace distraction? Mar 1, 2009
Employees at Sony BMG Music Canada Inc. have been posting concert and album release dates, and WestJet Airlines Ltd. employees have given updates on seat sales and flight delays. The proponents. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Nokia Unveils Multimedia Handsets, Sets Sights on Music Market Feb 16, 2009
Apple and Motorola have announced plans to create an iPod phone, while Sony Ericsson's forthcoming music player mobile will be marketed under the Walkman brand and tap into the Sony BMG music catalog. The company likely to see the most adoption will be the one that capitalizes on the way that phones are becoming small social-network computers, said IDC analyst Lewis Ward. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Warner Music Group and Qtrax Sign a Digital Licensing Agreement Feb 12, 2009
Qtrax has successfully signed licensing deals with major labels, music publishers and leading indies, including: Warner Music Group (WMG), Warner Music International, Warner Chappell, EMI Music North America, EMI Publishing, Sony BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, Sony/ATV Publishing, Universal Music Group North America, Universal Music Group International, Universal Publishing, TVT Records, Beggars Banquet and more. Qtrax will soon provide fans with access to a colorful and diverse catalog with millions... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pearl Jam To Reissue Debut Album 'Ten' Feb 10, 2009
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