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The $900 billion coronavirus relief package includes a long sought measure to send aid to struggling independent theaters and music venues. But now those cultural centers and small businesses are left waiting for help yet again. The measure was set to become law this week, but President Donald Trump on …

Jay-Z’s got 99 problems but launching a pot brand ain’t one. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter — the billionaire rapper and global business mogul behind a multitude of successful companies including D’Usse cognac, streaming service Tidal and entertainment firm Roc Nation — can now add premium cannabis brand Monogram to his portfolio. …

The pandemic has changed the way people create and consume content, access entertainment. But are these changes permanent? Do media companies need to rethink and rework their entire business model? Julia Boorstin and Carl Quintanilla lead conversations with Spotify’s Dawn Ostroff, The Black List founder and film and television producer …

Fender Musical Instruments’ CEO Andy Mooney says a boom in guitar sales is happening during the coronavirus pandemic. Henry Diltz Business was looking pretty grim for Fender Musical Instruments Corp., the legendary guitar maker, when the coronavirus pandemic reached U.S. shores last March. Suddenly, 90% of its worldwide dealers’ physical …

Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Emma McIntyre/AMA2019 Taylor Swift has confirmed that the rights to her first six albums have been sold by Scooter Braun to a private equity firm, marking the latest chapter …