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Signs Signs Everywhere Signs (of Rumors)

Big Daddy — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:55:43 +0000

File under heavy rumors:
Doug Morris moving to Sony Music to take over Rolf. Also crazier rumor, Doug Morris takes Kanye, Rihanna and Ne-Yo to Sony.
LA Reid either to RCA / J to try to rekindle past glory
OR
LA Reid moving to the West Coast to operate some Boutique label.

Also Amanda Ghost not hired anywere.

Idolator Crack Investigation team – Drake and Kanye steal parts of their songs

Big Daddy — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:13:35 +0000

In a good case of rehashing, Idolator posted a story about how Drake and Kanye have been slapped with lawsuits about using samples from older tracks.

The interesting thing is, it’s not really a blatant malicious thing on Drakes behalf. Usually when hip hop artists make a song, the Business Affairs teams at their labels put the music through various steps (sorta like shazam) to make sure it doesnt sound too similar to other songs, or have some blatant rip off stuff (ala vanilla ice).

So really it’s prob a case of a lazy ass lawyer if anything.

The point? Idolator sucks.

Did Drake and Kanye West Steal Parts Of Their Biggest Songs? | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com.

Eminem Saves Music Industry (for a week)

Big Daddy — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:20:32 +0000

HITS Daily Double: News.

Em sells over 700k in his first week, in a case of “The Leak actually helped”.

Layoffs begin at Sony Music

Big Daddy — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:16:10 +0000

Layoffs started at Sony Music (the RCA label group) today. Strange after having a great year (no doubt due to Michael Jackson and Susan Boyle).
Rumors are that the RCA mobile department is no more.. Will continue to update as more info comes in.

Susan Boyle Tells Oprah Winfrey: I’m Not Crazy | PopEater.com

Big Daddy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:55:58 +0000

Susan Boyle Tells Oprah Winfrey: I’m Not Crazy | PopEater.com.

Music Savior? MusicDNA revealed at Midem

Big Daddy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:55:11 +0000

Some people think the savior of the music industry has been found in MusicDNA, created by the same folks that created the MP3 and thus the demise of the music industry.

So what is MusicDNA? MusicDNA is basically an all in one package featuring art, lyrics, music, videos, twitter accounts and etc. It comes in a larger file format than an MP3. Basically, it is like the Itunes LP but without Apple. And we all know how the Music Industry wants to cut out Apple (or trying to bite the hand that feeds).

It’s not the first time they have tried to do something like this, from ideas like the WikiCD and what not, Labels are trying desperately to match old world products with new world sensibilities. Do you think it will succeed?

New Music File Format, MusicDNA, Unveiled :: Music :: News :: Paste.

Killers taking time off – We wonder who will wear feather jackets now?

Big Daddy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:32:12 +0000

After a well received live video (dvd blu ray whatever), 2 sub par albums and a debut that amazed everyone, the Killers are on “hiatus.”

A band that is notoriously technophobic, and extremely worried about how they are perceived amongst their fans (read: very selective about what they sell out their music too) has decided to take some sort of break from feather shoulder pads and touring.

The Killers announce they are going on ‘hiatus’ after current tour | News | NME.COM.

HITS Daily Double: Rumor Mill

Big Daddy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:40:30 +0000

SIGN OF THE TIMES: Speaking on the N.Y. Times, the gray lady is rumored to be on the verge of transitioning its online operation into a pay site, a la the Wall Street Journal, in what would be a bold experiment. (1/18a)

via HITS Daily Double: Rumor Mill.

Lady Gaga continues to prove me wrong

Big Daddy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:33:05 +0000

I’ll be the first to admit that I had Gaga all wrong, claiming she was just a single hit. Or just a weirdo. But she continues to prove me wrong, as an artist with a great sense of what is going on, as well as the ability to capitalize off it. And now she showcases more of herself by creating a multimedia fable with Grandmaster Melle Mel for children.

Lady Gaga sings for the children – NYPOST.com.

Apple January 27th “Come See Our Latest Creation” Event Confirmed – Apple Event – Gizmodo

Big Daddy — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:40:00 +0000

Apple has just started sending out special event invites for the 27th of January (as reported by Gizmodo).

What industry is Apple going to revolutionize/demolish now?

Apple January 27th “Come See Our Latest Creation” Event Confirmed – Apple Event – Gizmodo.