Calvin Harris is the highest paid DJ for the 5th year, Sony won’t say if Dr. Luke profits from ‘Rainbow’, and more
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Calvin Harris Is The World’s Highest Paid DJ For The Fifth Year In A Row – via Stereogum
The full top 10 list is below
1. Calvin Harris ($48.5 million)
2. Tiësto ($39 million)
3. The Chainsmokers ($38 million)
4. Skrillex ($30 million)
5. Steve Aoki ($29.5 million)
6. Diplo ($28.5 million)
7. David Guetta ($25 million)
8. Marshmello ($21 million)
9. Martin Garrix ($19.5 million)
10. Zedd ($19 million)
Levi’s release statement following backlash over “Live in Music” menswear campaign – via Facebook
Neither Sony or Kemosabe Records will say if Dr. Luke maintains a financial stake in Kesha’s Rainbow, even after his split from Kemosabe. – via Vulture
Legendary country singer-songwriter, actor, and TV host Glen Campbell has died at 81 after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease – via Vulture
Spotify is now available on the Xbox One – via The Verge
PledgeMusic Launches Amplify, A New US Artist Development Platform – via Hypebot
Ex-Warner Bros VP Alison Ball named President of TuneGO Music Group – via MBW
Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds have announced 90 more acts to perform intimate shows for the global refugee concert series Give a Home for Human Rights, including Laura Mvula, Tom Odell and Hozier. – via RotD
Disney to end Netflix deal and launch its own streaming service – via The Verge
David Guetta considered insuring his fingers. – via TV3
Def Leppard Says Music Piracy Brings A Younger Audience To Its Shows – via Hypebot
Rihanna Once Told Diplo His Music Was Like a ‘Reggae Song at an Airport’ – via Vulture
M.I.A. Reveals New Designer Merch Line – via Pitchfork
This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network.
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