RIAA Targets Grande Communications in Major Piracy Lawsuit
Key Music Industry Updates
RIAA vs. Grande Communications The RIAA has filed a new complaint against ISP Grande Communications, claiming the company profits from repeat copyright infringers who use costlier "a la carte" subscriptions. The trade organization accuses Grande of ignoring pirating subscribers.
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Recording Academy Diversity Initiative Tina Tchen has announced 16 new members for the Recording Academy's diversity and inclusion task force. Notable members include Common, Sheryl Crow, and Andra Day. All members are volunteers with no Academy employment or board positions.
Major Tour Announcements
- Morgan Evans: 10-city tour in 10 days (June 21-30)
- J. Cole: 34-date tour with Young Thug (August 9 - October 10)
- Big Thief: International tour supporting "Capacity" album (May 25 - October 25)
Streaming Services Update
- TIDAL faces allegations of inflating streaming numbers for Beyoncé's "Lemonade" and Kanye West's "The Life of Pablo"
- YouTube testing picture-in-picture mode for non-Red subscribers on Android
- Deezer partners with RRI for exclusive Indonesian soccer coverage
Business Moves
- Sony/ATV maintains #1 position on Billboard Hot 100 for 52 consecutive weeks
- Rogers & Cowan acquires ITB Worldwide, expanding into fashion brand partnerships
- Symphonic Distribution hires former Orchard and Universal Music executives
Notable Releases
- BTS comeback show scheduled for May 24th
- Vertigo launches "Song Stories" feature
- Beatles' "Love Me Do" single sells for $10,553 on Discogs
