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Forbes is usually the go-to for celebrity earnings and net worth but Billboard has assembled its own "money makers" list based exclusively on what performers brought in from musical earnings, such as live revenues and album sales (no sponsorship money or other other jobs outside of the industry...sorry Dr. Dre). When considered for music-based earnings, One Direction topped the chart for the last year, bringing in $46 million. Zayn Malik may want to reconsider some recent career decisions. -
Tidal Exec Vania Schlogel Admits Streaming Service Has PR Problems, Reveals Artist Pay After Jay Z Rant
TIDAL knows that it's not looking amazing in the public eye, and after head honcho Jay Z announced an exclusive B-sides concert in New York City and ranted on Twitter about the company, exec Vania Schlogel is speaking out about how much the Spotify competitor pays out to labels and artists and is clarifying that it isn't all just about lining the pockets of Beyoncé, Daft Punk and Jack White. -
Axwell /\ Ingrosso, Alesso Manager Amy Thomson Open Letter To Jay Z On TIDAL
The jury is still out on TIDAL, but if there is one thing they have been good at doing is starting a conversation. Seemingly everyone has an opinion on the only month-old relaunch of the Jay Z purchased hi-fidelity streaming service that has taken criticism from all corners of the industry for seeming out of touch and elitist. Artists like Mumford & Sons and Lily Allen have all shared their own input, saying it would only benefit the elite mainstream artists, echoed by many fans that have seen the company rollout with 16 of the biggest names in music there to back the product. Amy Thomson, founder of ATM Artists, who was the manager of Swedish House Mafia and currently overseas artists like Axwell /\ Ingrosso, Dirty South and Alesso, penned an open letter for Thump on her thoughts for how Jay Z can turn the tide in his favor. -
Jay Z NYC Free Concert For Tidal Subscribers: The Rapper Will Perform Old Songs
Jay Z is backing and promoting his new streaming service, Tidal. The rapper announced plans to perform songs he hasn't performed in years, for a free concert in New York on May 13. The concert is available to Tidal subscribers only. -
Jay Z Tidal Explanation on Twitter: The Rapper Says It's "Doing Just Fine" Under #TidalFacts
Jay Z wants the world to know his new streaming service is "doing just fine". The rapper tweeted today, April 26, updates of Tidal under hashtag, #TidalFacts. -
Damon Dash Serves $2.5 Million Summons Against Ex-Wife after Custody Battle over Fashion Mismanagement
Damon Dash is having more problems in the fashion world as the hip-hop entrepreneur filed as summons in the New York Supreme Court against ex-wife Rachel Roy for "grossly mismanaging" Royale Etenia, the fashion business the pair once ran together. The clothing line has (according to Billboard) been worn by notable names such as Michelle Obama, Kim Kardashian and Tyra Banks. -
8 Oasis No. 1 UK Hits: 'Don't Look Back In Anger,' 'The Hindu Times,' 'Lyla' and More
Oasis, the most essentially-British band of the last 30 years (by both their own reckoning and ours), finally topped the charts in the Gallagher brothers' beloved UK 20 years ago today, with the single "Some Might Say," the first song off of the band's beloved album (What's The Story) Morning Glory? The band ended up topping the UK singles charts seven more times throughout its career (and only getting as high as no. 8 on the U.S. charts). Here are those no. 1 singles...be prepared for a few surprises (in terms of what didn't make it, if anything). -
Beyoncé and Jay Z's Daughter Blue Ivy Carter, Encouraged Tina Knowles to Marry Richard Lawson
Tina Knowles may have her granddaughter Blue Ivy Carter to thank, for the push to marry Richard Lawson. Knowles, the newlywed, received approval from Blue Ivy to marry her husband, Lawson. Beyoncé and Jay Z's three-year-old daughter knows a good a relationship when she sees one. -
Jay Z, Beyoncé's Joint Album Nearing Completion, Will Be TIDAL Exclusive
Industry insider and founder of Dash Radio, DJ Skee in a his "Red Pill" address where he breaks down the issues facing the industry today, discussed the fragmentation of the streaming world and how the industry is cannibalizing itself in an attempt to try and minimize losses in the short term. About a 1:50 in, Skee causally broke the news that Beyoncé's and Jay Z's joint album, which he broke the news about it happening, is nearing completion and will be released exclusively on TIDAL. -
Vic Mensa Officially Signs to Roc Nation Records
21-year-old Chicago rapper Vic Mensa, real name Victor Kwesi Mensah, has officially signed to Jay Z's Roc Nation Records. The announcement was made today on Twitter and in a ceremony streamed exclusively on TIDAL. His single with Kanye West titled "U Mad" was released on Roc Nation yesterday as a single. -
Jay Z and Roc-A-Fella Records Win Lawsuit Stemming from 'Life and Times of S. Carter' Tapes
Jay Z and Roc-A-Fella Records have come out on top regarding a lawsuit filed last year, where onetime engineer Chauncey Mahan alleged that he deserved part-ownership of 41 songs he helped produce. The most publicity the lawsuit received was when the rapper's side claimed Mahan had attempted to illegally sell the emcee his own recordings, while the engineer questioned Jay Z's use of an LAPD sting operation to recover the goods. Methods aside, Hov came out on top. -
TIDAL CEO Andy Chen Leaves Streaming Company for "Streamlining"
Jay Z's relaunched streaming service TIDAL may only be a few weeks, but the Spotify competitor is already facing some major internal issues. Today (April 17), it was announced that the CEO of TIDAL's parent company Aspiro, Andy Chen, is leaving the company. -
Jay Z, Jack White Call TIDAL Users to Thank Them for Subscribing
If you've ever wanted a phone call from Jay Z or Jack White, well, you may just want to join TIDAL. In a new interview, one exec from the new streaming service revealed that the two artist co-owners have been ringing up fans to personally thank them for signing up for the $20 a month website. -
Jay Z Releases 'Glory' Music Video on TIDAL Featuring Behind-The-Scenes Footage from Carnegie Hall [WATCH]
Jay Z is continuing to push TIDAL, and now he's offered an exclusive music video for subscribers of his new streaming service. Today (April 16), the TIDAL shareholder released a music video for his 2012 track "Glory." -
Mumford & Sons Dismiss Jay Z's TIDAL with Fart Noises, Call Artist Investors "Plutocrats"
Although Coldplay, Jack White, Kanye West and more artists have jumped onto the TIDAL wave, one major rock act is responding to Jay Z's streaming service with a big chorus of fart noises. In a new interview, Mumford & Sons said they believed that art is art and they're not looking to align themselves with any singular streaming agency.
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