Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed a global publishing administration agreement with the multi-platinum, award-winning songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler. Freddy is a veteran songwriter known for crafting iconic hits including "Be Kind" by Marshmello and Halsey, and the popular single "Stuck with U" by Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, which was #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 … [Read more...] about Sony/ATV Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal with Freddy Wexler
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Breakout Pop-Country Duo SixForty1 Releases New Single “Forget Those Heels”
Breakout pop-country duo SixForty1 released their newest single “Forget Those Heels” on Friday, July 3. “This song was a no brainer when considering songs for our EP. It taps into the intimate sides of our lives that we wanted to share with our fans,” says SixForty1. The new song follows the release of "Somebody's Gonna" earlier this year as well as 2019’s … [Read more...] about Breakout Pop-Country Duo SixForty1 Releases New Single “Forget Those Heels”
20th Annual Beverly Hills Film Festival Honors 2020 Official Selections by Announcing Winners
The 20th Anniversary of the Annual International Beverly Hills Film Festival (BHFF)—which would have been held during the first week of April—is announcing winners chosen by its Jury from this year’s Official Selections, despite the pandemic-driven cancellation of the week-long event. Festival president and founder Nino Simone says, “When we initially postponed BHFF20, … [Read more...] about 20th Annual Beverly Hills Film Festival Honors 2020 Official Selections by Announcing Winners
MCC Theater Announces Virtual Benefit Reading of Peter Hedges’ “Good as New” Starring Julianne Moore and Kaitlyn Dever on July 16
MCC Theater (Bob LuPone, Bernie Telsey, and Will Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) announced today a special benefit reading and discussion with the artists of Peter Hedges’ Good As New starring Julianne Moore and Kaitlyn Dever, directed by the author, to be presented on MCC’s YouTube channel … [Read more...] about MCC Theater Announces Virtual Benefit Reading of Peter Hedges’ “Good as New” Starring Julianne Moore and Kaitlyn Dever on July 16
Arrow’s July Lineup Includes Underseen Classics and Award Winners
Arrow continues to bring the fire this summer with 6 new July releases that offer a little something for everyone. Korean zombie comedy? Arrow has it. Supernatural British thriller? You bet! Indian-American action-adventure? Yep! Arrow starts slinging the heat on July 7th with three titles starting with Zombie for Sale. This zom-com from first-time Korean director Lee … [Read more...] about Arrow’s July Lineup Includes Underseen Classics and Award Winners
Moon Taxi Releases Acoustic Version Of “Hometown Heroes” – New Video Shines A Spotlight On Fans’ Hometown Heroes
Nashville-based alt-rock band Moon Taxi has released an acoustic version of their hit single “Hometown Heroes.” Download / stream HERE. Since its release in March, the song has taken on a deeper meaning, as frontline workers selflessly dedicated themselves to stopping the spread of COVID-19, often at great personal risk. The video that accompanies “Hometown Heroes” … [Read more...] about Moon Taxi Releases Acoustic Version Of “Hometown Heroes” – New Video Shines A Spotlight On Fans’ Hometown Heroes
FanUp Squads Up in Prep for August Launch of Social Gaming App With Appointment of Mega Talents to Lead Business Development and Media
In preparation for the public launch of its much-anticipated social gaming app in August, FanUp will do what it encourages its users to do: Squad Up. This week, the company announced appointment of two top-level execs and investors to its team. Taking the lead as head of business development is influencer Clinton Sparks and directing brand and media partnerships is … [Read more...] about FanUp Squads Up in Prep for August Launch of Social Gaming App With Appointment of Mega Talents to Lead Business Development and Media
Brad Paisley To Headline Live Nation’s First Ever ‘Live From The Drive-In’ Concert Series In The U.S. With Darius Rucker, El Monstero, Jon Pardi, Nelly, And Yacht Rock Revue
Live Nation announced their first ever U.S. drive-in concert series — LIVE FROM THE DRIVE-IN — will bring fans a live music tailgating experience unlike any other, kicking off July 10-12 in Indianapolis, IN, Nashville, TN, and St. Louis, MO. Brad Paisley will headline performances in all three cities, marking the start of … [Read more...] about Brad Paisley To Headline Live Nation’s First Ever ‘Live From The Drive-In’ Concert Series In The U.S. With Darius Rucker, El Monstero, Jon Pardi, Nelly, And Yacht Rock Revue
BTS And Big Hit Entertainment Donate $1 Million USD To Crew Nation
BTS and Big Hit Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as "Big Hit") have donated $1 million USD to the Crew Nation campaign. This is one of the largest artist donations that has been raised for the Crew Nation fund since its conception. Launched in March, Crew Nation was created to support the live concert crews across the globe who have been impacted by COVID-19. Live … [Read more...] about BTS And Big Hit Entertainment Donate $1 Million USD To Crew Nation
Urban Legends/UMe Releases James Brown Mini-Documentary, Get Down, The Influence Of James Brown
Urban Legends, a division of UMe, Universal Music Group's global catalog company, is celebrating 50 years of funk, soul, hip-hop, and R&B with a month-long celebration of that includes live DJ sets, new mini-documentaries, new episodes of the docu-series Through the Lens, and new releases of re-mixes of classic songs. The events focus on four genre defining periods in … [Read more...] about Urban Legends/UMe Releases James Brown Mini-Documentary, Get Down, The Influence Of James Brown