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Music History 

So Paul McCartney Is Suing Sony to Get his Songs Back. How Did He Ever Lose Them?

January 23, 2017January 23, 2017 Alan Cross 5 Comments Michael Jackson, Northern Songs, Paul McCartney, Sony/ATV

The big legal story of the last ten days or so is Paul McCartney’s announcement of his intentions to sue

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Music History Music News 

Can Paul McCartney Get His Music Back?

March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Michael Jackson, Northern Songs, Paul McCartney, Sony, Sony/ATV

One of the saddest chapters in Beatles history was when they lost control over the publishing rights to the songs

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Sony Is About to Acquire the Rest of the Beatles Publishing Catalogue from the Estate of Michael Jackson (And More)

March 15, 2016March 15, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment Buddy Holly, Michael Jackson, Northern Songs, Paul McCartney, Sony, Sony/ATV

About 35 years ago when Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson were all chummy, Macca had some advice for MJ, who

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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    Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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  • Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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  • Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
    You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
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