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United States copyright board ensures songwriters get big bump in music streaming fees
The music publishers association hailed the ruling, even though the trade group estimates recording labels still will be receiving $3.82 (U.S.) for every $1 paid to songwriters and publishers. The ruling concludes a prolonged dispute between the National Music Publishers' Association and the Nashville Songwriters' Association International against services including Amazon, Apple , Google, P... [Full Article...]
Canadian Charles Moniz wins Grammy for manufacturing on '24Ok Magic'
Corden said the book could compete for the best spoken world album Grammy next year. The Grammys awarded artists in 84 categories in multiple genres including classical, jazz, opera, gospel, new age, Christian and Latin music . [Full Article...]
Miley Cyrus, Jill Scott rock the Roots Grammy party
John had a white rose on the piano as a nod to the Time's Up movement, in line with artists who donned flowers on the carpet. "I'm really looking forward it, I'm looking forward to starting it because it's going to be such a great production and I'm looking forward to finishing it so I can spend time with my boys". [Full Article...]
Kendrick Lamar opens Grammys with powerful performance
The Canadian engineer already has two Grammys on his mantel. Singer Lorde's Melodrama was also nominated for album of the year . The rapper's most recent album, 4:44, which was nominated for album of the year , started conversations about black wealth, racism in America and feminist futures. [Full Article...]
Woody Allen's next film may not be released at all
I think so, ' Baldwin tweeted . In the wider celebrity landscape, Baldwin is one of the only actors being so vocal in defense of Allen-and it's time for him to take a seat. And that they are enough to change things", Farrow told King in the interview, which was recorded her home in CT. "If my defense of Woody Allen offends you, it's real simple". [Full Article...]
Brady returns to full practice, Gronk not ready yet
But the tight end's quick return to practice certainly justifies the Patriots' optimism that characterized most Gronkowski reports since the AFC Championship Game. He was placed in the NFL's concussion protocol after leaving the game. For the first time in two weeks, Tom Brady did not have a glove on his throwing hand. [Full Article...]
Patriots bring Game of Thrones theme to send-off rally
Edelman, Gronkowski and Shane Vereen were the Pats' biggest weapons in that fourth-quarter comeback, at the time the largest in Super Bowl history. Instead, fans are still brooding about the play-calling a year later. Brady looked off a safety, opening a small window in the middle of the field. First down. Another Patriots rally was on. @Jaguars leading 20-17 on @nfloncbs. [Full Article...]
Lady Gaga Arrives at Grammy Awards Wearing in Extravagant Ensemble
Tanno also added a soft touch of blush ( Air Blush soft glow duo in Kink & Kisses ) and highlighter ( Dew Drops coconut gel highlighter ) to give the performer's face an "elegant glow". No outfit is complete without the flawless hair and makeup look. The singer's shock of platinum hair is pulled back into 3 long fishtail braids (one on each side and one down the middle), striking a stark contras... [Full Article...]