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Rihanna collaborating with Skrillex, Live Nation's Q2 earnings, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today featuring Live Nation's latest earnings figures, Taylor Swift's court case, and more.

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Rihanna collaborating with Skrillex, Live Nation's Q2 earnings, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today featuring Live Nation's latest earnings figures, Taylor Swift's court case, and more.

Virtual-reality startup MelodyVR makes global play with new deals
The VR startup which received a rumoured cash injection from Adele has just inked a host of licensing deals. Find out which societies have signed on.

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Virtual-reality startup MelodyVR makes global play with new deals
The VR startup which received a rumoured cash injection from Adele has just inked a host of licensing deals. Find out which societies have signed on.

How Milk Records and philanthropy keeps Jen Cloher sane
Jen Cloher speaks of how throwing herself into the day-to-day running of Milk Records is a way of coping.

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How Milk Records and philanthropy keeps Jen Cloher sane
Jen Cloher speaks of how throwing herself into the day-to-day running of Milk Records is a way of coping.

Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Publishing inks global deal with Warner/Chappell
Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Publishing has struck a global deal with music publishing giant Warner/ Chappell Music. With immediate effect, Warner/ Chappell will administer the EDM specialist’s entire…

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Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Publishing inks global deal with Warner/Chappell
Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Publishing has struck a global deal with music publishing giant Warner/ Chappell Music. With immediate effect, Warner/ Chappell will administer the EDM specialist’s entire…

Facebook takes on Netflix with redesigned video programming, Watch
Facebook will roll out its strategic threat to YouTube, Amazon, and Netflix tomorrow with a few original shows, as well as videos from other creators.

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Facebook takes on Netflix with redesigned video programming, Watch
Facebook will roll out its strategic threat to YouTube, Amazon, and Netflix tomorrow with a few original shows, as well as videos from other creators.

Inertia Music has lost two of the world's biggest artists
Both Sia and Adele are no longer signed to growing Australian indie label Inertia Music.

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Inertia Music has lost two of the world's biggest artists
Both Sia and Adele are no longer signed to growing Australian indie label Inertia Music.

Warner Music Group posts solid Q3 growth thanks to Ed Sheeran, digital
Check out highlights from Warner Music's Q3 financial report and find out why Ed Sheeran’s return to the spotlight was a particularly bright point.

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Warner Music Group posts solid Q3 growth thanks to Ed Sheeran, digital
Check out highlights from Warner Music's Q3 financial report and find out why Ed Sheeran’s return to the spotlight was a particularly bright point.

Calvin Harris is the highest paid DJ for the 5th year, Sony won't say if Dr. Luke profits from 'Rainbow', and more
Read up on all the music industry news you need to know today featuring Kesha, Calvin Harris, Levi's, Warner Bros. and more.

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Calvin Harris is the highest paid DJ for the 5th year, Sony won't say if Dr. Luke profits from 'Rainbow', and more
Read up on all the music industry news you need to know today featuring Kesha, Calvin Harris, Levi's, Warner Bros. and more.

US court won’t ditch case against Kickass Torrents boss
A U.S. judge has declined to dismiss the criminal case against the alleged mastermind behind notorious peer-to-peer file sharing service Kickass Torrents.

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US court won’t ditch case against Kickass Torrents boss
A U.S. judge has declined to dismiss the criminal case against the alleged mastermind behind notorious peer-to-peer file sharing service Kickass Torrents.

TIDAL hires fourth CEO in two-and-a-half years
After losing its third CEO in just two years in May, Jay Z’s streaming service Tidal has made its fourth hire in the lead role.

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TIDAL hires fourth CEO in two-and-a-half years
After losing its third CEO in just two years in May, Jay Z’s streaming service Tidal has made its fourth hire in the lead role.

Google launches major upgrade to YouTube Music, Taylor Swift trial begins, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today featuring Taylor Swift, YouTube, Apple, Australian Radio Network and more.

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Google launches major upgrade to YouTube Music, Taylor Swift trial begins, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today featuring Taylor Swift, YouTube, Apple, Australian Radio Network and more.

‘Baby Driver’ sped away without ‘Debora’ license, lawsuit claims
‘Baby Driver’ might have got away too fast. Sony Pictures, the studio behind the music-loaded action flick, has been hit with a lawsuit that alleges it “inexplicably” used the T. Rex song “Debora”…

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‘Baby Driver’ sped away without ‘Debora’ license, lawsuit claims
‘Baby Driver’ might have got away too fast. Sony Pictures, the studio behind the music-loaded action flick, has been hit with a lawsuit that alleges it “inexplicably” used the T. Rex song “Debora”…
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