The broadcaster says it ousted Lauter after an investigation, but a lawyer for the iHeart employee who filmed the videos says they represent a "hostile work environment" at the company's offices.
Allowing a lawsuit over "basic musical building blocks" to move forward toward trial will hurt future songwriters, Sheeran's attorneys argue.
Kurfirst’s son, a partner at WME, says his dad should be considered for industry induction in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Under the deal, Marcus Allen and Brandon McEachern join Live Nation Urban in executive roles.
"Radio is a long game," says Atlantic's evp of black music promotion Kevin Holiday.
A message threatening to "whack" someone played a key role in denying bond to Gunna. Having seen it, his attorneys now say prosecutors hoodwinked the judge.
The partnership is the latest example of a major teaming up with a regional Mexican label to help propel the genre.
Also this week: BMG names a vp of A&R, recorded music, Ryman Hospitality has a new CEO and more.
The Tokyo-based label, whose last effort in the U.S. fizzled, is signing artists like Sadie Jean and writers like Harv, who co-wrote Justin Bieber's "Peaches."
The rapper's lawyers have warned that Tasha is taking "steps to insulate herself" from the huge damages award against her.
