Cox found liable in piracy dis...
By Andrew Chung NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. jury on Thursday ordered Internet service provider Cox Communications to pay $25 million for copyright infringement in a dispute with music publisher BMG Rights Management. The jury in Alexandria, Virginia also said Cox’s infringement was willful. The decision, which came after a two-week trial, could have a broader impact on how Internet companies conduct their business as BMG pursued an unusual strategy of taking on an Internet service provider instead of the alleged copyright infringers themselves.
‘Star Wars’ Traile...
In a move that both film fans and devout Christians might consider sacrilege, a German church is putting the themes — and John Williams’ legendary score — at the center of its pre-Christmas service.
Music Publisher Gets $25 Milli...
The Internet service provider loses a closely watched trial in Virginia.
Judges hike rates for music st...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A panel of copyright judges on Wednesday raised the amount Internet music streaming services like Pandora must pay to record labels next year and beyond.
Pandora to pay more to musicia...
(Reuters) – Internet radio companies such as Pandora Media Inc will have to pay more in royalties next year to musicians after the three-judge U.S. Copyright Royalty Board increased the rates for ad-supported streaming by 21.4 percent. The Copyright Royalty Board said on Wednesday that Internet radio operators will now have to pay 17 cents per 100 plays in 2016 as royalties for ad-supported streaming, up from 14 cents now. (1.usa.gov/1Ny02Ft) The new rate will come to effect on Jan. 1 and be valid for the period of 2016-2020. Pandora shares closed up 3 percent at $13. …
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Musicians Union Protests at Wa...
The AFM says that a third party, Cinema Scoring, held a non-union session on the lot, while the studio says it did nothing wrong.
Music Publisher Goes for Victo...
BMG Rights Management, which administers works by songwriters including Bruno Mars and Frank Ocean, asks a judge to find against Cox Communications.
Aerosmith Drummer’s Rock...
Joey Kramer's Sunday River restaurant is ready to rock. While most restaurants are currently rolling out plans for New Year's Eve celebrations, upcoming Sunday River addition Rockin' and Roastin' Cafe and Restaurant — At the Mountain has announced it will open instead on New Year's Day, January 1, 2016, with a live performance hosted by co-owner and Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer. Kramer's restaurant, named for his organic coffee roasting company and in collaboration with former Boston Red Sox vice chairman Les Otten, was announced in October and hoped to open this month.
Taylor Swift to Release Concer...
Taylor Swift will not let the 1989 tour end. The singer will be releasing a live concert special exclusively on Apple Music, The Associated Press reports. The special will feature Swift's performance from her tour stop in Sydney, Australia, as well as special appearances from Justin Timberlake, Mick … Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Taylor Swift This article, Taylor Swift to Release Concert Tour on Apple Music, originally appeared on TVGuide.com.