RUMOR MILL
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
PRO BALLER
Elizabeth Matthews has been tapped as the new CEO of ASCAP, succeeding John LoFrumento, who retired at the end of 2014 after a 17-year stint atop the PRO.
Matthews, previously ASCAP EVP and General Counsel, begins her tenure immediately. She served at Viacom/MTV Networks prior to joining the org; in her capacity as General Counsel she played a key role in modernizing its licensing systems and pushing reform of its consent decree; she also led support for the Songwriter Equity Act in Congress.
President/Chairman Paul Williams praised her experience, biz knowledge and "passion for protecting the rights of music creators."
VMAs BEAMING BACK
TO THE BIG APPLE Getting back to where they once belonged (4/24a)
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/24a)
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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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