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October 7, 2021

Tina Turner sells music rights to BMG

Photo by Vera Tammen Tina Turner (81) is retiring…seriously this time. The Queen of Rock ‘n Roll sold her song catalogue to BMG. This means that Ms. Turner is relinquishing control over her music rights in a music catalogue spanning 6 decades. Perhaps, the music legend is satisfied with the legacy she has created and now bids the business a fond farewell. Why do artists…
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December 23, 2020

Ka-chinglebells, Ka-chinglebells, Ka-chingle all the way

Ever wondered what Mariah Carey earns yearly from one song and why? by Bindu De Knock   At the end of a bizarre and exhausting year, we all look for a bit of comfort and normalcy. Luckily, there are things that never change: the Yuletide musical canon overtaking radio stations worldwide. One song in particular stands out: All I want for Christmas ……is You. The…
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December 14, 2020

The answer, my friend, is in the value of copyright

Author: Bindu De KnockAs this bizarre year draws to a close, the final songwriter’s catalog acquisitions are finalized. Recent transactions included the catalogues of Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, David Crosby, Keith Shocklee. Dylan sold his catalogue for $300 million and Stevie Nicks sold 80% of her catalogue for $100 million. Why are songwriters selling their body of work to publishers or investment vehicles?Source Photo: BOB…
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