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*Rapper Drake, currently working on his third studio album, “Nothing Was the Same,” has left BMI and signed with ASCAP, the company’s VP of Rhythm & Soul Membership, Nicole George-Middleton, tells Billboard. ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, protects its members’ musical copyrights by monitoring public performances of their music and compensating [...]
*Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the global leader in music rights management, brought legends and contemporary stars together to celebrate the careers of gospel giants Edwin Hawkins, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, and Kurt Carr at its 14th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon in Nashville recently. In addition, the event, held at Rocketown, also recognized BMI’s Most-Performed Gospel Song [...]
Heather Russell is definitely a “Girl On Fire.” After being signed by Simon Cowell (American Idol) and Rob Fursari (Lady Gaga, Beyonce and more) at just nine years-old, her trail has been ablazing! Heather Russell’s Rendition of “Girl On Fire” By Alicia Keys Russell—a Los Angeles-based recording artist—has been on a whirlwind journey, breaking into [...]
*TriStar Pictures presents the Bishop T.D. Jakes and Whitney Houston executive produced remake of Sparkle, starring Jordan Sparks as Sparkle, Whitney Houston, Mike Epps (Friday After Next), Omar Hardwick (The A-Team), Derek Luke (Antwone Fisher), Carmen Ejogo (Glory) and Tika Sumpter (“Gossip Girl”) – it arrives in theaters August 17, 2012. The film offers stellar [...]
*Mariah Carey will be crowned a “BMI Icon” at the BMI Urban Awards on Sept. 7 in Beverly Hills, reports the Los Angeles Times. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Each year, one songwriter affiliated with the publishing rights organization is singled out as a BMI Icon for his or her “unique and indelible influence on [...]
*LOS ANGELES – Pitbull will receive the BMI President’s Award at the 19th annual BMI Latin Awards slated for March 30 at the Encore Wynn Las Vegas. The private ceremony salutes the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-performed Latin songs on American radio and television in the U.S. The BMI President’s Award is [...]
*Urban music’s top creators shared the stage Friday night at BMI’s Urban Awards at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. The annual event celebrates the songwriters, producers and music publishers of the past year’s most-performed r&b, rap and hip-hop songs in the BMI repertoire. The 2011 ceremony featured high-wattage star power and broke BMI records. The [...]
*On Feb. 19 on the Gospel Music Channel, it’s going to be a night of praise, love and rejoicing as the broadcast of the 12th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards premieres at 7 p.m. (Eastern) Gospel music fans have a night to look forward to with appearances from Pastor Shirley Caesar, Commissioned, and [...]
*Los Angeles — Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) will present the BMI President’s Award to will.i.am during the organization’s annual Urban Awards ceremony Friday, September 10. Staged at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, the invitation-only event salutes the creators and publishers of the most-performed urban songs of the previous year. BMI President & CEO Del Bryant [...]
*On April 20 in the ATL, music heads and Drake fans will be in for quite a treat as some of the industry’s most prominent artists, producers, and celebrities gather under one roof to usher in the next headlining artist. Each year, BMI showcases aspiring music artists for the chance to make it big in [...]
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