Sony Music has entered into a formal partnership with Tha Lights Global, the company co-founded by Dooney Battle, best known for managing Lil Pump, Variety has learned. The multi-million-dollar deal will align Tlg with Sony Music and allow the label to place or distribute its artists through any of Sony’s own properties, among them Columbia, Epic and RCA Records.
The deal was said to involve multiple bidders and a price tag that neared $10 million, though some sources place the final tally at nearly twice that figure. Sony eyed the venture as a way to fortify its efforts in the Urban realm, say insiders, viewing Hlg as a forward-thinking, hip-hop-centric, youth-oriented hub with a significant social media footprint thanks to a stable of influencer talent.
Whispers of an impending deal had been floated for some time as Tlg artist Dominic Fike was reported to be signing with Sony, which Variety has confirmed.
The deal was said to involve multiple bidders and a price tag that neared $10 million, though some sources place the final tally at nearly twice that figure. Sony eyed the venture as a way to fortify its efforts in the Urban realm, say insiders, viewing Hlg as a forward-thinking, hip-hop-centric, youth-oriented hub with a significant social media footprint thanks to a stable of influencer talent.
Whispers of an impending deal had been floated for some time as Tlg artist Dominic Fike was reported to be signing with Sony, which Variety has confirmed.
- 8/3/2018
- by Shirley Halperin
- Variety Film + TV
Chester Bennington died of suicide by hanging, the L.A. County Coroner’s Office confirms to People. The case is now closed.
The Linkin Park frontman hanged himself from a bedroom door at his home in Palo Verdes Estates, California, on Thursday morning, authorities told People. He was pronounced dead at 9:08 a.m. after being discovered by a housekeeper.
On Friday, authorities told People the official cause of death would not be determined until an autopsy and toxicology reports were completed, which the coroner expected “first of week.”
Linkin Park released an emotional statement honoring their frontman Monday morning,...
The Linkin Park frontman hanged himself from a bedroom door at his home in Palo Verdes Estates, California, on Thursday morning, authorities told People. He was pronounced dead at 9:08 a.m. after being discovered by a housekeeper.
On Friday, authorities told People the official cause of death would not be determined until an autopsy and toxicology reports were completed, which the coroner expected “first of week.”
Linkin Park released an emotional statement honoring their frontman Monday morning,...
- 7/24/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
It's a sad day for music fans.
Immediately after news broke that Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington was found dead from apparent suicide by hanging at age 41 on Thursday, friends, fans and celebrities hopped on social media to pay tribute to the beloved entertainer.
Jimmy Kimmel was one of the first to send his condolences via Twitter.
"Chester was one of the kindest men I've had on my show," the Jimmy Kimmel Live! host wrote. "My heart breaks for his family and friends. He will be missed terribly."
"No words," a tweet from Imagine Dragons' official Twitter page read. "So heartbroken. Rip Chester Bennington."
One Republic shared a similar message, tweeting, "Oh dear God. Massive R.I.P to Chester Bennington of @linkinpark this Breaks Our Heart. Suicide is the devil on earth walking amongst us."
Chance the Rapper also weighed in, announcing he was sending prayers to Bennington's loved ones.
"Rip Chester...
Immediately after news broke that Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington was found dead from apparent suicide by hanging at age 41 on Thursday, friends, fans and celebrities hopped on social media to pay tribute to the beloved entertainer.
Jimmy Kimmel was one of the first to send his condolences via Twitter.
"Chester was one of the kindest men I've had on my show," the Jimmy Kimmel Live! host wrote. "My heart breaks for his family and friends. He will be missed terribly."
"No words," a tweet from Imagine Dragons' official Twitter page read. "So heartbroken. Rip Chester Bennington."
One Republic shared a similar message, tweeting, "Oh dear God. Massive R.I.P to Chester Bennington of @linkinpark this Breaks Our Heart. Suicide is the devil on earth walking amongst us."
Chance the Rapper also weighed in, announcing he was sending prayers to Bennington's loved ones.
"Rip Chester...
- 7/20/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Twenty seven of Prince's albums and compilation albums are returning to streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio Plus and iHeartRadio All Access.
In 2015, Prince, who was famously protective of his work, pulled all of his music from every major streaming service except Tidal. On Sunday, Warner Bros. Records announced that the late icon's entire Wbr catalog would come back to major streaming services by the time the Grammy Awards begin at 8 p.m. Et/ 5 p.m. Pt.
Read: 2017 Grammy Awards to Pay Tribute to Prince and George Michael
"Prince recorded his most influential and popular music during his time with Warner Bros. and we are deeply aware of our responsibility to safeguard and nurture his incredible legacy," Warner Bros. Records chairman and CEO Cameron Strang said in a statement. "Warner Bros. is thrilled to be able to bring Prince's music to his millions of fans around the world via streaming services, fittingly...
In 2015, Prince, who was famously protective of his work, pulled all of his music from every major streaming service except Tidal. On Sunday, Warner Bros. Records announced that the late icon's entire Wbr catalog would come back to major streaming services by the time the Grammy Awards begin at 8 p.m. Et/ 5 p.m. Pt.
Read: 2017 Grammy Awards to Pay Tribute to Prince and George Michael
"Prince recorded his most influential and popular music during his time with Warner Bros. and we are deeply aware of our responsibility to safeguard and nurture his incredible legacy," Warner Bros. Records chairman and CEO Cameron Strang said in a statement. "Warner Bros. is thrilled to be able to bring Prince's music to his millions of fans around the world via streaming services, fittingly...
- 2/12/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
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