RUMOR MILL
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
JAMIROQUAI HONORED BY BMI
BMI honored Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay with the prestigious President's Award at yesterday's annual ceremony in London to celebrate U.K. and European songwriting talent. Other honorees included Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber and Major Lazer, while Sony/ATV scored a home run with 13 mentions in the Pop category.
Jay Kay was presented with his award by BMI President Mike O’Neill for originality across a 30-year career. He thanked those who've supported him including Jamiroquai founding member and co-writer, Toby Smith. Song of the Year was Bieber’s “Love Yourself” (Sony/ATV). The track was written by Sheeran who has won the gong for the second year running. Dance song of the Year was another penned by Sheeran alongside Jamie Scott—Major Lazer hit “Cold Water” f/Bieber and MØ. Find the exhaustive list of winners and million performers here.
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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