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Report: A&R Vet Malcom Dunbar Dies

Posted by Staff Writer - May 8, 2023

LONDON (CelebrityAccess) — Malcolm Dunbar, the noted A&R executive and co-founder of the direct-to-fan platform Pledge Music has died. He was 67. His passing was reported by Music Week, who…

Sum 41 Will Disband After One Final Album And Tour

Posted by Staff Writer - May 8, 2023

TORONTO (CelebrityAccess) — The Canadian pop-punkers Sum 41 announced that after nearly three decades together, the band will be parting ways after one final album and tour. The band broke…

Songwriters Can Exhale After Ed Sheeran Wins Plagiarism Lawsuit

Posted by Staff Writer - May 8, 2023

(Hypebot) — Like too many other artists, Ed Sheeran was sued for alleged copyright infringement. In his case, it was Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” This time, the result…

Ana Mena Signs A Global Publishing Deal With WCM

Posted by Staff Writer - May 7, 2023

MADRID, Spain (CelebrityAccess) — Warner’s music publishing operation Warner Chappell Music, announced the signing of multiplatinum musician and songwriter Ana Mena to a worldwide publishing deal. With just two albums…

Arhoolie Records Founder Chris Strachwitz, Dead At 91

Posted by Staff Writer - May 6, 2023

MARIN COUNTY, CA (CelebriyAccess) — Chris Strachwitz, musicologist and the founder of Arhoolie Records, a renowned folk label, has passed away at the age of 91. The Arhoolie Foundation announced…

Ed Sheeran Performs An Impromptu Concert In New York Outside Of His New SoHo Pop-Up Store

Posted by Staff Writer - May 6, 2023

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — British pop singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran took a victory lap following his copyright trial win this week and performed at an impromptu street concert in Manhattan on…

Steve Ziff Joins Loud And Live As Chief Business Officer

Posted by Staff Writer - May 5, 2023

MIAMI (CelebrityAccess) — Loud And Live, the live events and marketing company announced the appointment of Steve Ziff as its new Chief Business Officer. In his new role, Ziff will…

Andrew Ellis Joins Ground Control Touring

Posted by Staff Writer - May 5, 2023

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — Ground Control Touring announced the addition of Andrew Ellis to the team. Ellis will join GCT’s New York office, bringing acts such as Manchester Orchestra, Men…

Lizzo Calls In Sick In Montreal

Posted by Staff Writer - May 5, 2023

MONTREAL (CelebrityAccess) — Lizzo was forced to cancel her performance in Montreal on Thursday night while battling illness. The pop star was scheduled to perform at the Bell Centre on…

Drew Barrymore Drops Out Of Hosting The MTV Movie & TV Awards In Support Of Writer’s Guild Of America

Posted by Staff Writer - May 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — Actor Drew Barrymore announced that she’s dropping out of her hosting gig at MTV Movie & TV Awards on Sunday in solidarity with striking Hollywood screenwriters. “I…

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