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Universal Music Group and Facebook parent Meta have forged an expanded agreement that will “advance social music opportunities” for the music major’s roster of artists and songwriters across the tech giant’s platforms.
The new arrangement, announced Monday, Aug. 12, covers Meta’s platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Horizon, Threads and for the first time, WhatsApp.
Financial terms weren’t disclosed, although a joint statement indicates the partnership ensures that “artists and songwriters are compensated fairly.”
Also, Meta and UMG will continue working together to address, among other things, unauthorized AI-generated content that could affect artists and songwriters.
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UMG has been proactive on the issue of AI in music over the past year, and taken stands to protect against what it sees as harmful uses of AI. It was UMG that partnered with YouTube on a series of AI principles and an AI Music Incubator to help artists use AI responsibly, formed a strategic partnership with BandLab to create a set of ethical practices around music creation, and partnered with Endel on functional music, among other initiatives.
The origins of this arrangement can be traced back to 2017, when Facebook and Universal entered into what Billboard described at the time as an unprecedented and global licensing partnership that would shake-up the way people listen to and share music on the popular social platform.
With that deal, Facebook was finally on good terms with its content partners after a years-long relationship that was, for the most part, frosty.
This renewed partnership “builds on the recognition that music can help connect us and bring fans, artists, and songwriters closer together, not only on established platforms such as Instagram and Facebook,” says Tamara Hrivnak, VP music and content business Development at Meta, in a statement, “but also in new ways on WhatsApp, and more. “We’re extremely grateful to the Universal team, and look forward to growing our partnership in the future.”
Adds Michael Nash, chief digital officer & EVP, Universal Music Group: “Since our landmark 2017 agreement, Meta has consistently demonstrated its commitment to artists and songwriters by helping to amplify the importance music holds across its global network of engaged communities and platforms, creating new opportunities and applications where music amplifies and leads engagement and conversations.”
In recent months, both parties have collaborated on “landmark campaign rollouts” across the Meta ecosystem for artists including Billie Eilish, Karol G and Taylor Swift.
Chappell Roan is finally crowned on the U.K. chart. Almost a year since its release, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (Island) lifts 4-1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, for its first stint at the top of the leaderboard. Roan’s ascent can be seen on charts around the globe, including the United States, Australia and now the U.K., where Midwest Princess completes its climb in its 17th week on the chart, published Friday, Aug. 9.Just last week, the Missouri artist broke the daytime attendance record for a performance at Lollapalooza Chicago. Also, her single “Good Luck, Babe” has become the highest-charting song in her career, entering the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Official U.K. Singles Chart, where it’s currently at No. 2. Originally dropping in September 2023, Midwest Princess enjoys a lift in the U.K. following its release on vinyl, with over half of its seven-day total made up of physical sales, the Official Charts Company reports.The “Popstar Edition” wax pressing leads this week’s Official Vinyl Albums Chart.Charli xcx’s BRAT summer continues to heat up, as her Mercury Prize-nominated Atlantic album returns to its previous peak, No. 2.Also new to the national tally is Vultures 2 (YZY) from Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, and Ty Dolla $ign. Vultures 2 swoops in at No. 7. It’s the followup to their first collaborative record, Vultures, which peaked at No. 2 in February. Finally, Jack White nabs his seventh solo U.K. top 40 appearance with No Name (Third Man). It’s new at No. 33. No Name enjoyed a conventional release after vinyl versions of the album were handed out at three of White’s Third Man Records outlets.
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Donald Trump has another lawsuit on his hands, this time from the estate of Isaac Hayes.
Lawyers for Isaac Hayes Enterprises filed a notice of copyright infringement, stating that the late artist’s song “Hold On, I’m Coming” was used on “multiple occasions during various political rallies,” without authorization.
The paperwork, dated Monday, Aug. 11, identifies 134 counts copyright infringement at campaign rallies from 2022-2024.
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“We demand the cessation of use, removal of all related videos, a public disclaimer, and payment of $3 million in licensing fees by August 16, 2024. Failure to comply will result in further legal action,” reads a statement posted on Hayes’ son, Isaac Hayes III.
However, given no choice, the paperwork reads, that legal action could extend to “federal litigation.”
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We the family of @isaachayes Isaac Hayes Enterprises, represented by Walker & Associates, are suing @realDonaldTrump and his campaign for 134 counts copyright infringement for the unauthorized use of the song “Hold On I’m Coming” at campaign rallies from 2022-2024. We demand… pic.twitter.com/GOBLz7ejYL— Isaac Hayes III (@IsaacHayes3) August 11, 2024
Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has been here before. Scores of top artists and songwriters have objected to his campaign’s use of their songs at political rallies since he first ran for president in 2015 — among them The Rolling Stones, Adele, Rihanna, Sinead O’Connor‘s estate and Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler.
Yet as recently as July 31, in Harrisburg, Pa., Trump has been using “Hold On, I’m Comin’” to close his rallies — prompting this legal action.
“It is most unfortunate that these artists have publicly posted on their social media and asked Team Trump and other candidates not to use their music — and yet their candidates keep using their music,” James L. Walker Jr., an attorney for Hayes Enterprises, previously stated.
The Rolling Stones, Adele, Rihanna, Sinead O’Connor‘s estate and Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler are among the artists who’ve objected to use of their songs at political rallies since Trump first ran for president in 2015.
Hayes died Aug. 10, 2008, at the age of 65. For the “Theme from Shaft,” he was awarded the Oscar for best original song in 1972, making him just the third Black person, after Hattie McDaniel and Sidney Poitier, to win an Academy Award in any competitive field.
Hayes and David Porter wrote “Hold On, I’m Coming,” which was recorded by soul duo Sam & Dave and issued on the Stax label in 1966, peaking at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Charles Cross, the celebrated music writer who penned books on Nirvana and Jimi Hendrix, and editor of influential Seattle magazine The Rocket, died Friday, Aug. 9. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “We are sorry to share that Charles Cross has passed,” reads a statement from his […]
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Bobby Shmurda shocked the EDM world when he teamed up with Loud Luxury on “Cool Like That.” They stopped by the studio to share how they were able to link up, exploring different genres of music and more. Keep watching for a sneak peek of their new music video for “Cool Like That.”
Bobby Shmurda:
They brought something out of me that was in me for a long time. So I appreciate, no fingerprints.
Tetris Kelly:
Oh, y’all already got secret handshakes and everything.
Bobby Shmurda:
Yeah, no fingerprints.
Tetris Kelly:
This is family now.
Joe De Pace:
What’s up? Everyone, we’re Loud Luxury.
Bobby Shmurda:
Oh, that’s it?
Joe De Pace:
You’re supposed to be like “I’m Bobby Shmurda.”
Bobby Shmurda:
Andrew, Joe.
Joe De Pace:
What’s up, everyone? We’re Loud Luxury.
Bobby Shmurda:
And I’m Bobby Shmurda.
Andrew Fedyk:
And this is Billboard News.
Tetris Kelly:
Hey what’s up it’s Tetris with Billboard News hanging out with Loud Luxury and Bobby Shmurda, how are you guys doing?
Joe De Pace:
Hello, we’re good. We’re a little tired.
Bobby Shmurda:
I’m Loud Luxury.
Tetris Kelly:
I mean, you just came back from Vegas, from what I heard, but that’s the life, right?
Joe De Pace:
Yes I am, baby.
Tetris Kelly:
Well, and you got here. So you’re doing good. You’re doing good so far. You guys got a brand-new song, “Cool Like That.” Tell me about this mash-up. How did you guys link up?
Andrew Fedyk:
Start, Bobby.
Bobby Shmurda:
Y’all want me to start?
Andrew Fedyk:
Yeah!
Joe De Pace:
You kind of initiated it
Andrew Fedyk:
Yeah.
Bobby Shmurda:
So I kind of initiated it. Basically, I love EDM music. I did a video to “Body,” yeah, that’s one of my favorite songs. You know, “Body.”
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Tones And I makes it two in a row as Beautifully Ordinary opens at No. 1 on Australia’s albums chart.The five-times ARIA Award winner opens at the top of the ARIA Chart, published Friday, Aug. 9, with Beautifully Ordinary, her sophomore album.
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Beautifully Ordinary is Tones’ second album, and the followup to Welcome To The Madhouse, which also debut at No. 1 in 2021. The one-time busker’s debut EP The Kids Are Coming peaked at No. 3 in 2019. Though it didn’t climb the chart mountain, The Kids Are Coming did house “Dance Monkey,” Tones’ breakthrough hit which reigned over the charts in more than 30 countries, including a record, 24-week stint atop the ARIA Chart.
Tones owns the second consecutive ARIA No. 1 by an Australian act, following Lime Cordiale’s drought-breaking leader last week with Enough Of The Sweet Talk.
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“Well, when it rains, it pours,” notes ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd. “Tones has given us two Australian No. 1s two weeks in a row. A huge congratulations to Tones and her team on this incredible achievement. We’re absolutely thrilled for you and all of your accomplishments across an outstanding career so far.”
Also new to the top tier of the national chart is the collaborative project of Bernard Fanning (former frontman of Powderfinger) and Paul Dempsey (Something For Kate). Fanning Dempsey National Park’s The Deluge arrives at No. 3.
Prior to disbanding in the 2010, Powderfinger landed six ARIA No. 1 albums, all consecutive, while Something For Kate bagged two leaders, according to ARIA. Also, two of Fanning’s four solo albums have led the chart (Tea & Sympathy and Departures) while two of Dempsey’s three solo albums have peaked at No. 5.
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, and Ty Dolla $ign earn a top 10 debut with Vultures 2, which swoops in at No. 4.
Aussie punk rockers Dune Rats drop in at No. 29 with their fifth album, If It Sucks, Turn It Up. It’s the followup to 2022’s Real Rare Whale, which peaked at No. 6.
It’s winter in Australia, though Charli XCX’s Brat summer is sweeping through the ARIA Charts. Following the release of a remix featuring Billie Eilish, Brat album track “Guess” debuts at No. 1 on the singles tally, for her first solo leader.
“Guess” is Charli’s fifth top 10 hit in Australia, after “I Love It” (with Icona Pop) in 2012 and “Fancy” (with Iggy Azalea), “Bloom Clap” and “Break The Rules” in 2014. Charli also takes a bite out of the chart with “Apple” at No. 18, and “360” moves 27-24.
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