Two-time Oscar-winning composer James Horner has died in a plane crash at the age of 61, according to multiple reports. Horner, who was an experienced pilot, was flying one of his small aircrafts when it crashed north of Santa Barbara. Horner was best known for composing the score for James Cameron’s Titanic, for which he […]
Following widespread outcry over its policy of not compensating rights holders for streams during Apple Music’s three-month free trial, Apple software and services chief Eddy Cue said late Sunday that the company has reversed course and will indeed pay royalties while users evaluate the service. Cue initially made the announcement on Twitter, writing that Apple […]
The Art of Peace Foundation has announced a collection of songs for the Dalai Lama’s 80th birthday featuring artists like Sting, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush and ELBOW. “The Art of Peace (#SongsForTibet),” is available for pre-order this week on PLEDGEMUSIC.COM and will be released JULY 6th. This will be the second album created by The […]
Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions have debuted a new clip from Terminator Genisys which you can watch below. The film is coming to theaters on July 1st. In Terminator Genisys, when John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke, […]
The launch of Apple Music may be beneficial to subscribers of some other streaming music services by increasing competition, with at least one service examining its pricing strategy. Major competitor Spotify is said to be looking into potentially making changes to what it charges its own subscribers for a family plan, in order to counter […]
Bursting with D23 EXPO 2015 – themed official merchandise and other specialty items from Disney Theme Park Merchandise, the Dream Store returns with something magical for Disney fans of all ages. From Disney-inspired apparel, art and collectibles, accessories, books, and more, the D23 EXPO 2015 Dream Store is a Disney enthusiast’s dream come true. Highlights […]
7-time Grammy-winner Taylor Swift has teamed up with ace director Joseph Kahn (Torque, Detention) for a style-drenched music video for “Bad Blood,” the latest single off her “1989” album featuring hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar. More of a short film than a music video, Kahn has created a cool futuristic noir world with hints of […]
An appeals court has upheld a ruling from last year concerning royalty rates paid by Pandora to songwriters. The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit agreed with an earlier ruling, which set the rate the music streaming service pays to the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) to 1.85 percent of […]
Universal Pictures has brought online a new Red Band trailer and poster for writer, director and star Seth MacFarlane’s Ted 2, both of which you can check out below! The plot of the sequel has Ted (MacFarlane) and new wife, Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth) wanting to conceive a child. The first hurdle they encounter is Ted’s […]
The European Union’s antitrust agency, the European Commission, has sent out a series of questionnaires to labels and digital music companies. The query is asking for details about deals between Apple and the publishers in advance of the Beats acquisition-driven music service, expected to launch this summer. According to the Financial Times, who cited sources […]