Eminem Drops Massive Lawsuit on Spotify
And the Music Modernization Act is right in the middle of it. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, Eminem's publisher Eight Mile Style claims Spotify has infringed on hundreds of song copyrights and is challenging the constitutionality of the MMA.
iHeart Nashville Host Arrested
WLAC Nashville morning show co-host Steve Gill was thrown in jail this week for not paying $170,000 in back child support. How much did the judge set his bail for? $170,000.
Three Alaska Public Stations To Have Funding Cut
Just as the Governor of Alaska was telling people to tune to the radio for continued wildfire updates, he announced three of those stations would see their funding reduced.
Talker Walsh Running For President
After leaving congress Joe Walsh launched a talk show which is now syndicated by The Salem Radio Network. According to Crain's, Walsh, a harsh critic of President Trump, will announce this week that he's running for President.
Swift To Re-Record Catalogue
With Taylor Swift's master recordings now in the hands of Scooter Braun, the superstar tells CBS she plans to re-record all of her music. Braun purchased the music from BMG for $300 million. Swift has said Braun is a bully. The full interview with Swift will air on CBS Television this Sunday.
iHeart’s Wall-To-Wall Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is releasing a new album Friday called Lover and iHeartMedia has partnered with the superstar to broadcast the iHeartRadio Lover Album Release Party which will feature exclusive audio from Swift.
Funnyman McHale In Booth For Seahawks Game
Seahawks.com is reporting that comedian Joel McHale will serve as radio analyst alongside Steve Raible on the Seahawks Radio Network broadcast of the Seahawks at Chargers game this weekend.
New SiriusXM Package For College Students
Students are heading back to their college towns, so SiriusXM has picked a good time to offer a new subscription package especially for college students. The streaming package — called “Student Premier" package — is $4 per month.
Senne New GM For Hubbard Minnesota Stations
Hubbard VP Dan Seeman has announced that Matt Senne was named GM for stations in Alexandria and Wadena in Minnesota. Senne will oversee KIKV-FM and KULO-FM in Alexandria and KKWS-FM, KWAD-AM, and KNSP-AM in Wadena.
Veteran Personality Williams Entering TKAAM HOF
PD and morning host of KDGS-FM in Witchita, Greg “The Hitman” Williams, is being inducted into The Kansas African American Museum Hall of Fame. Williams will receive the Broadcast Journalism Trailblazer Award from TKAAM on October 5.
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