We’re about to head into the show’s 10th season. The franchise just changed partners from Sony Music to Universal Music Group. The judges table is in total flux. Steven Tyler? J. Lo? Ratings went down last season. The majority of the idol winners or finalists have been dropped from their label deals. So, what’s the problem?
Pledge Music offers something for everyone – you can even fund a polka/waltz artist’s new release. But is it enough for artists to quit their day job?
For those of us who chart our life based on our favorite songs, finally a guide to help you get to where you’re going.
The Comet Launches Beta
Tamara Conniff, long-time journalist and music executive, introduces this beta social music portal. The Comet is a news, opinion and discovery network.
The social network has added new feature, Twitter Places, which allows users to tag tweets by location. Thank goodness we can let everyone know our exact geographic coordinates at all times. And yes, it’s integrated with Foursquare and Gowalla. Have I mentioned I’m the mayor of the Chevron gas station?
Kickstarter, a consumer pledge driven website, may have helped fund the new Facebook as well as plastic party favors.
Really? Katy Perry slams Lady Gaga’s new video “Alejandro” on Twitter claiming blasphemy is as entertaining as a “fart joke.” Meanwhile her new video for “California Gurls” features her shooting frosting from her breasts. Personally, I think blasphemy, though championed by Madonna, is more entertaining than breast milk.
Will sponsorships save the music business? Advertising agencies plan to spend more in 2010 than 2009. But will there be any tours left to partner with.
Fans, sponsors, and movie studios are jumping into commissioning art. Maybe what worked for Michelangelo can work for Dan the Automator.
It was the worst of times (for albums), it was the best of times (for digital singles). It doesn’t take much to get on the albums chart.
Facebook Is Under Fire for Privacy Issues But hello? It’s the internet. Nothing is private. But at least we found a fix.
This of course is very embarrassing. Fourquare Is my new addiction. Location, Location, Location
Bye Bye LaLa. Which online music services will be standing by the end of the year?
If you use location app Booyah, statistics may show that you are undateable.
The Comet’s gaming expert takes on the state of the biz
The IPad is the new black. Does that make the Kindle so last season?
