BMG and KKR have put their recently announced partnership to work, acquiring the “entire music interests” of long-running American rock band ZZ Top. The agreement includes a buyout of the band’s publishing catalogue and their income from recorded royalties and performance royalties. Previously, BMG served as co-publisher and administrator of ZZ Top’s publishing catalog. The band has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide and has earned four gold, three platinum and three multi-platinum albums; in 2004, they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

After 15 years of infighting, the assets of James Brown’s estate, including music rights, real estate and the control over Brown’s name and likeness, have been sold to Primary Wave.

The firm is proud to announce that Lisa Alter was selected for inclusion in Variety's "Dealmakers Impact Report” for 2021. Each year, the coveted list profiles the key players driving the most significant deals impacting the entertainment industry.

The firm is pleased to announce that Lisa Alter has again been selected to The Hollywood Reporter’s annual “New York Power Lawyers” feature, which spotlights the most influential attorneys in the entertainment industry who are based on the East Coast. The exclusive list focuses on only 20 NYC-area attorneys who are setting themselves apart from their peers in the media, music, fashion and theater industries.

ICM Crescendo Music Royalty Fund announced the acquisition of the popular pop and hip-hop catalogue from engineer and producer Brian Kidd. The acquisition includes writer share, publisher share rights and a number of producer royalties. The acquisition contains a diverse mix of songs such as "Do You Know" by Enrique Iglesias, "All About Tonight" by Pixie Lott, "Dimelo" by Enrique Iglesias and "Can't Get Enough" by J Cole.