Facebook introduces Facebook Music. But what exactly is it?
There have been numerous recent changes to the newly revamped Facebook site. One of the major changes includes Facebook’s new “Facebook Music”. Unlike programs like Spotify and Rhapsody, Facebook Music is not a service. Instead, subscribers of already existing music programs will be able to access music through Facebook and share what they are listening to with their friends. For more details on the in’s and out’s of Facebook Music, check out the full article at Billboard.
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/digital-and-mobile/facebook-music-what-it-is-what-it-isn-t-1005366862.story
R&B star Usher accused of plagiarism for 2004 hit “Burn”
Over 7 years after the smash single charted in the #1 position of the Hot 100, R&B superstar Usher is being accused of plagiarism for his 2004 release “Burn”. Singer Ernest Lee Straughter filed the suit with a California federal judge claiming the hit song ripped off of his own “Reasons”, released in 1998. Usher and team have filed a counter suit with the U.S District Court hoping to prove that no act of plagiarism was committed in the writing and recording of “Burn”. For the full story, see the article at Rolling Stone.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/usher-accused-of-plagiarism-20110922
“Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” announces Pink Floyd tribute week
“Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” has announced that next week will be dedicated to honoring one of the great rocks bands of our time, Pink Floyd. The week-long tribute will include various performances of the group’s classic songs by artists such as Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, The Shins, MGMT, and more. In addition, members of the band, Nick Mason and Roger Waters, will appear as guests on the program. For more information on the Pink Floyd tribute week, check out the full article at Rolling Stone.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/late-night-with-jimmy-fallon-announces-pink-floyd-week-20110923
Spotify uses Facebook exposure to open free streaming to all
For months since its U.S. debut, Spotify has kept its membership exclusive by being invite-only. However, with the heavy media exposure received through the Facebook f8 event, the music program is now using that to its advantage by allowing membership to all who wish to join. For 6 months, all users will be able to freely use the program without any form of payment. However, after the 6 month period, Spotify will enforce listening caps similar to those found on Pandora, allowing users 10 free hours of music a month. For more details on the continually growing U.S launch of Spotify, check out the full article at Media Beat.
http://venturebeat.com/2011/09/23/spotify-facebook-open-service/
Pop Princess Lady Gaga wants to meet with President Obama Over Bullying
Pop superstar Lady Gaga has expressed her desire to meet with President Obama regarding the ever growing outbreak of relentless bullying in schools across the nation. Following the suicide of a 14 year-old New York boy who shared his troubling experiences with bullying related to his sexuality in an online video, Gaga tweeted “I am meeting with our President. I will not stop fighting. This must end.” The singer is no stranger to political activism, having been heavily involved the campaign to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”. For the full story, check out Billboard.
http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/legal-and-management/lady-gaga-wants-to-meet-with-president-obama-1005367782.story
