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UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, on behalf of UMG RECORDINGS INC. and CAPITOL RECORDS LLC, and plaintiffs’ attorneys representing clients in class action lawsuits regarding digital download royalties today submitted a settlement for preliminary court approval. In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs (including … Continue reading →

Jeff Mills, Lisa Orlando, and more talk about the influential Motor City DJ. With such a wealth of instrumental figures, some of the most innovative tend to become lost in Detroit’s vast legacy. Duane “In the Mix” Bradley is one … Continue reading →

LOS ANGELES (AP) – A jury awarded Marvin Gaye’s children nearly $7.4 million Tuesday after determining singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams copied their father’s music to create “Blurred Lines,” the biggest hit song of 2013. Gaye’s daughter Nona Gaye … Continue reading →

Detroit — Electronic dance music will officially replace billiards, rock and roll and other live music as the Magic Stick reopens as Populux. Majestic Detroit owner Dave Zainea told The Detroit News earlier this year that he’s teamed up with … Continue reading →

LOS ANGELES — Singers Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams lied about how they crafted the 2013 hit “Blurred Lines” and should be financially punished for using music by Marvin Gaye, a lawyer for the late singer’s family told a jury … Continue reading →

Lawyers for Katy Perry sent a cease-and-desist letter to a 3D printing company selling Left Shark, the uncoordinated costumed character who danced next to the singer during the Super Bowl. Greenberg Traurig confirmed that its letter to the company, Shapeways, … Continue reading →

A federal judge in NEW YORK has, “largely rejected SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC’s request to reconsider her NOV. 14th decision in favor of members of the 1960s band THE TURTLES over the payment of royalties for songs made before 1972,” … Continue reading →

MEDIABASE is going to launch a brand new Dance airplay chart; a 30-position chart posting each SUNDAY night at www.mediabase.com. The seven charter reporters are WXJZ/GAINESVILLE, FL; KYLI/LAS VEGAS, NV; WPTY/NASSAU-SUFFOLK, NY; KNHC/SEATTLE; iHEARTRADIO’s “Evolution;” MUSIC CHOICE “Dance” and SIRIUSXM’s … Continue reading →

From Mojo to Lisa Lisa: Ashley Zlatopolsky recounts the rich history of dance music radio in the Motor City. It can be a common misconception that since Detroit is the birthplace of techno, there is a huge presence for the … Continue reading →

Detroit radio and dance music have a symbiotic relationship, but the personalities that have helped shape the city’s sound on air are relatively few. One of the biggest personalities aside from the legendary Electrifying Mojo is Lisa Lisa. In this … Continue reading →