Iconic hip-hop tracks have been licensed for many TV shows, films and commercials over the years. But what about a soda can? Sprite has just cut some of the most unique “synch” deals in recent memory by licensing 16 memorable verses from previous spokespeople Drake, Nas and Rakim as well as The Notorious B.I.G. for…

The trouble with trying to do something revolutionary is that it often poses more questions than answers….

Spotify founder-CEO Daniel Ek may have quickly deleted his two-word take on Apple Music’s June 8 announcement. But that hasn’t stopped him from having Apple-level ambitions for Spotify, as well as other European startups….

  How does a multi-channel network compete in 2015? One increasingly common way is to build a production studio for creators to make video content. Digital music distributor ONErpm, a fast-growing MCN, has done just this in creatively rich Brooklyn….

No wonder independent labels are up in arms about being paid zero royalties from Apple Music’s three-month free trial….

  Beyonce has moved her touring business from ICM Partners to CAA, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned. She will remain with ICM for acting….

Doppler Labs, the company behind the Here Active Listening System, announced today (June 12) that it has secured investments from concert giant Live Nation, label group Universal Music and talent agency WME….

Outbox AXS, founded in 2011 by partners AEG, Cirque du Soleil and industry veteran Jean-Francoys Brousseau, is merging with its service provider, digital ticketing and event marketing application Veritix….

An initial court date in the battle over B.B. King‘s estate has been pushed back to June 22….

Line, the extremely popular messaging app based in Japan, has officially launched its streaming app in its home country, following a rollout last month in Thailand….