‘7 Rings’ Is A Hit for Ariana Grande, and a Knockout for Rodgers and Hammerstein – New York Times
The company that owns the Rodgers and Hammerstein catalog cut an unusually lucrative deal with Ariana Grande over the rights to her single “7 Rings,” an extended reinterpretation of “My Favorite Things.”Copyright at the Crossroads: The Present and Prognostications – SXSW 2019
Katie Baron to participate in a hard-hitting, copyright-focused panel on the impact of current legal and technological developments affecting the present and future music industry, including the MMA, artificial intelligence, holographic tours, copyright terminations 5 years after its application, and first sale doctrine in the digital space.Primary Wave Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal to Rep Paul Anka
Primary Wave Music Publishing has entered into a multi-million-dollar, long-term strategic partnership with singer and “My Way” composer Paul Anka. The deal covers Anka’s controlled publishing, his master rights and his name and likeness.
Kanye West Files Lawsuit Against Song Publisher, Record Companies
Lisa Alter comments on recent lawsuit filed by Kanye West against his music publisher.
R. Kelly Hasn’t Really Been ‘Dropped’ by Anyone in Music
In Rolling Stone, Lisa Alter explains the implication of R. Kelly being “dropped” by his publisher and label.
Primary Wave Music Acquires Gary Davies’ Good Groove Songs
The Good Groove Songs catalogue includes All Saints' “Black Coffee”, Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Put Your Records On” and tracks performed by the likes of Kylie Minogue, James Morrison and Craig David among its roster.
Primary Wave Acquires Interest in Sly & the Family Stone Catalog
The deal includes all music assets of Even St. Productions, which covers music publishing and master royalty streams of all songs written by Sylvester Stewart (Sly Stone) including the hits “Everyday People,” Thank You,” “Dance To The Music,” and “Family Affair.”
Billboard Names Lisa Alter in “Women In Music” 2018 Executives of the Year
Lisa Alter was honored by Billboard’s “Women in Music” as one of 2018’s most powerful executives in the industry.