That said, are politicians like Murray, Conyers and Boucher really concerned with the issues at hand? Or, as some charge, are they attaching themselves to high-profile themes that could help their own career agendas. In the case of Murray and the seven-year statute, has he found some very powerful fund-raising allies in million-selling recording artists? Will the politicians tap into these artists' drawing power? Will the artists make themselves available?
"We've done this dance before," said one label topper, who requested anonymity. "Politicians love the music industry, and why wouldn't they? The press coverage is unbeatable."
"Smart politicians work with musicians because they help reach a major part of their constituency," said Renshaw. "A picture with Gwen Stefani and the Dixie Chicks will draw a lot more 18-34-year-old eyes than one with Hilary Rosen or Tommy Mottola. It's common sense, and there's nothing wrong with it."
According to attorney Don Engel, who has had several meetings with California's Murray: "I have no reason to believe that Murray has any other agenda than that of the issue. I know it's politics and that means it gets very political. I want to stay away from all of that."
BILL'S PASSAGE COULD RESULT IN U.S. TIKTOK BAN
Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill... (4/20a)
BLACKSTONE ASSEMBLING $1.5B BID FOR HIPGNOSIS SONGS FUND
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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