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'80 percent goes to the Swifts, the Drakes': ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus slams streaming giants

Business 4 years ago

'80 percent goes to the Swifts, the Drakes': ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus slams streaming giants

The renowned artist behind the disco pop group's megahits like "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia" co-wrote a report released Saturday entitled "Rebalancing The Song Economy," which urges revamping pricing structures to ensure fairness for writers behind the music.

Legendary children's songwriter Papa T Bob dies at 59

Entertainment 5 years ago

Legendary children's songwriter Papa T Bob dies at 59

Born Erwanda Lukas, popular children's songwriter Papa T Bob passed away on Friday at age 59 after battling diabetes.

Meet the couple behind BTS and TXT’s latest hits

Entertainment 5 years ago

Meet the couple behind BTS and TXT’s latest hits

LA-based songwriter Melanie Fontana and producer Michel “Lindgren” Schulz have long produced hit tracks for leading groups such as Girls’ Generation and f(x).

Beloved musician, activist Glenn Fredly mourned by many

Entertainment 5 years ago

Beloved musician, activist Glenn Fredly mourned by many

The death of Glenn Fredly on Wednesday left many mourning the cherished singer-songwriter.

'Friends' theme songwriter dies aged 72

People 6 years ago

'Friends' theme songwriter dies aged 72

Allee Willis, who wrote the theme song for the hit television show "Friends," has died at age 72, her partner Prudence Fenton announced Wednesday.

Shawn Mendes to perform at Indonesia concert in October

Entertainment 6 years ago

Shawn Mendes to perform at Indonesia concert in October

The Canadian singer-songwriter is performing in Bogor, West Java, on the Indonesian leg of his Asian tour.

The Weeknd sued by British songwriters over 'A Lonely Night'

Entertainment 6 years ago

The Weeknd sued by British songwriters over 'A Lonely Night'

Canadian singer The Weeknd has been sued by three British songwriters over allegations he copied their work to produce his hit "A Lonely Night".

Missy Elliott makes it to the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Entertainment 7 years ago

Missy Elliott makes it to the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Missy Elliott is confirmed to be inducted to the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year, making her the first female rapper ever to receive the honor.

Missy Elliot becomes first female rapper nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame

Entertainment 7 years ago

Missy Elliot becomes first female rapper nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame

Rapper Missy Elliott could make history as the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Tina Turner songwriter Tony Joe White dead at 75

Entertainment 7 years ago

Tina Turner songwriter Tony Joe White dead at 75

A statement from his record label Yep Roc Records said White's family confirmed his death on Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee.

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