Estelle and Kanye West’s American Boy reached the top five in many European and Oceanic markets, and peaked at number-one in Belgium and Estelle’s native United Kingdom. It also achieved success in the United States, peaking at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming Estelle’s breakout song in the country.
1-minute tip for artists: Something orange.
Is it a colour named after a fruit, or the other way around?
Bret Michaels To Releases Volume One Of AUTO-SCRAP-OGRAPHY
Singer/songwriter, global entrepreneur & philanthropist Bret Michaels has reinvented the autobiographical blueprint with the game-changing release of his first book, entitled “Bret Michaels: Auto-Scrap-Ography,” on May 12, 2020.
With a blend of Hardcopy Digital and Digital E-Book-and a never-before-seen Audio/Visual Biopic read by Michaels, with both still and moving images-the Auto-Scrap-Ography is handwritten by the artist, detailing his journey even up to and including his battle with diabetes and the Coronavirus.
Containing never-before-seen, timestamped photographs and untold stories, Michaels makes a “real, sincere deep dive through the moments of impact-with pictures to prove it.”
The book will be available in both e-book as well as hardcover formats- and to kickoff World Book Day today, Auto-Scrap-Ography is available for pre-order now, by visiting ShopBretMichaels.com.
The ultimate underdog story, Auto-Scrap-Ography provides a humorous, real and raw inside look at Michaels’ journey through highs and lows, and how he overcame every adversity life has thrown in his way: From his extremely humble beginnings, growing up in a small Pennsylvania town and learning to rise up in the face of adversity, battling a life-threatening illness daily as a type one juvenile diabetic; to the massive success as a solo artist and with Poison; to rocketing to the top of the music world, reality TV, and entrepreneurial branding; to the causes closest to his heart: his charitable and philanthropic efforts around the world; And continuing through present day, as Michaels is revealed as the fan favorite, Banana on Fox Television’s hit show “The Masked Singer.”
Auto-Scrap-Ography even includes Michaels’ recent personal thoughts as the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic- showing how the diabetic rock star has stayed positive during the quarantine while being in the highest risk category for the terrible virus.
The book’s first hardcopy print sold out quickly during its initial pre-order. Pre-order the Digital E-Book today to secure your copy. Also available for pre-order and due to high demand the next print edition will go into production when is it medically safe to do so.
“First and foremost, the health and well-being of your family is most important,” Michaels said.
“When the May 12th on-sale date was announced back in December 2019, no one knew would be a global pandemic. With the stay at home orders, fans have been clamoring for us to move the release date up-but keeping our workers safe is my highest priority, and it would have been impossible to do that without endangering their lives. I am in the highest risk category and am staying home and following the guidelines-as we all should.”
To give back even more to his fans, Michaels is offering his custom “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” guitar, recently used in his special “Rosebush Sessions” online and TV show performances, as the grand prize for a just-launched giveaway. Everyone who pre-orders a copy of the Auto-Scrap-Ography will be automatically entered for a chance to win this one-of-a-kind prize. Additionally, the winner will receive an extremely great $1,200 Bret Book stimulus package of their very own consisting of $500 cash to spend however they want, a $100 gift certificate to ShopBretMichaels.com and a $500 donation to the charity of their choice.
Auto-Scrap-Ography will officially be released to the world on May 12, 2020 and available exclusively on www.ShopBretMichaels.com.
Extended Reality Makes Television History with Katy Perry’s “Daisies” Performance on “American Idol”
Katy Perry and XR Studios, a Los Angeles-based production company dedicated to producing XR content in live entertainment, engaged Production Resource Group, known for its technological innovations in the entertainment industry, to support the virtual 3D interactive environment for Katy Perry’s “Daisies” performance during Sunday’s American Idol finale on ABC. The performance made history as the most comprehensive use to-date of Extended Reality (XR) for television. XR Studios in partnership with Silent Partners Studios of Los Angeles and Montreal, created an environment with comic-book style graphic elements that changed throughout the performance, including a house, chair and, of course, daisies that enveloped Katy and to which she interacted and reacted.
XR is an umbrella term for all immersive technologies that enable the layering of 3D on top of the real world. The technologies available today – augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) – extend what we experience by either blending the virtual and real worlds or by creating a fully immersive experience. PRG has been developing its XR capabilities and the ability to meld the worlds of virtual and real using LED screens since early 2018 and first used the technology during the 2019 Super Bowl Halftime Show broadcast.
With this workflow, graphics presented in a performance are completely run in real time, and scenes instantly react to the movements of tracked cameras, people, and objects. Using this approach, digital graphics can be rendered and displayed on physical LED screens, which are seen on the broadcast feed only and/or composited together. The result is 3D content that appears both in front of and behind the performer. Using real time visuals allows talent to visually interact with their environment (the digital one combined with real props) adding a new layer of engagement that lends realism to the performance.
PRG Studios in Los Angeles, one of the largest XR stages ever built, provided a safe environment that supported the production within COVID-19 guidelines. The XR stage provided an alternative for high-level, real time in-camera shoots where green screen and VFX workflows would normally be used.
ASCAP Recreates Signature Songwriter Conference As Free, Ongoing Virtual Series — ASCAP Experience: Home Edition
ASCAP, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, has transformed its signature ASCAP Experience conference into a free, ongoing weekly virtual event beginning May 28. Set to inspire, educate and connect music creators everywhere, the series launches with a featured conversation between platinum-certified Grammy winner Shaggy and his manager and founder of Cherrytree Records Martin Kierszenbaum, a discussion of Billboard #1 hit “Stuck with U” with co-writers Whitney Phillips and Gian Stone and a creative session with hit songwriter Priscilla Renea.
The new long-term initiative from ASCAP, dubbed ASCAP Experience: Home Edition, will take place weekly on Thursdays between 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT and 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT. It will initially extend through the end of July, bringing ASCAP Experience original live programming — featuring hitmakers, publishers and industry leaders — directly into the homes of ASCAP members, aspiring songwriters and others for the first time. More details are at www.ascapexperience.com.
Now in its 15th year, the 2020 ASCAP Experience was scheduled to take place April 1 – 3 in Los Angeles with over 2000 expected attendees.
The ASCAP Experience: Home Edition Thursday, May 28 kick-off schedule is:
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3:00pm-3:05pm: |
ASCAP Experience: Home Edition Welcome with ASCAP Chairman and President Paul Williams |
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3:05pm-4:00pm: |
Featured Conversation with Shaggy and manager Martin Kierszenbaum |
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4:10pm-4:40pm: |
Anatomy of a Song: “Stuck with U” with songwriters Whitney Phillips and Gian Stone |
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4:50pm-5:20pm: |
ASCAP Sound Advice: I Just Wrote a Song. Now What? |
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4:50pm-5:20pm: |
Sponsor Session: Qobuz: Who cares about audio quality? HD music streaming has answers |
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5:30pm-6:30pm: |
Creative Session: Finding the “Aha!” Moment with hit songwriter Priscilla Renea |
More programming will be announced in the coming weeks.
“Music brings us comfort, joy and community. It unites us by resonating with our shared humanity. The world needs to feel that sense of connection today,” said ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams. “To keep the craft and creation of music flowing, ASCAP is thrilled to offer ASCAP Experience: Home Edition, an innovative series of virtual educational programming presented at no cost, featuring top writers, producers, publishers and music experts who want to share their knowledge and advice for the greater good of music. If music creators have to stay home, then ASCAP wants to give them a way to stay informed, inspired and engaged so they can stay creative. I hope everyone joins us.”
Every week, ASCAP Experience: Home Edition will be hosted by top songwriters, music producers, music publishers, composers, thought-leaders and the ASCAP team, featuring real-time topics and deep dives on issues that matter most to the future of music creators. Attendees can learn how to make money from their music, connect with music publishers, preserve their mental and physical wellness and more. Each program block will also include ASCAP “Sound Advice,” condensed how-to panels on PRO basics, works registration and more essential topics for music creators.
Registration will be free, and open to anyone. ASCAP Experience: Home Edition will take place on an intuitive multi-dimensional events platform that allows virtual attendees to have opportunities to engage with panelists and moderators and network with fellow songwriters and registrants. Following each session, most programming will be available on-demand for anyone who may have missed the live webcast.
Previous 2020 ASCAP Experience registrants and new attendees can register at www.ascapexperience.com. ASCAP Experience: Home Edition is open to all music creators, aspiring songwriters and music industry professionals, regardless of which performing rights organization they belong to.
ASCAP Experience: Home Edition is supported by sponsors including Qobuz, a premium HD music service.
Since its inception in 2006, previous speakers and performers at ASCAP Experience have included Justin Timberlake, Tom Petty, Stevie Wonder, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor, Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Questlove, Michael Giacchino, Chris Stapleton, St. Vincent, Lee Ann Womack, Wyclef Jean, Jermaine Dupri, Melissa Etheridge, Cassadee Pope, Bear McCreary, Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL), Pinar Toprak, Marco Beltrami, Quincy Jones, Timbaland, Carly Simon, Sara Bareilles, Jackson Browne, Ann and Nancy Wilson (Heart), Diplo, Big Sean, Ne-Yo, Stargate, Bill Withers, Aloe Blacc, Richie Sambora and Jeff Lynne.
Highly Acclaimed Actor and Recording Artist, Alicia Witt, Pens Exclusive Book Deal with Harper Horizon
Harper Horizon has acquired the rights to esteemed actor and recording artist Alicia Witt’s Small Changes, an inspiring, welcoming, and simple yet effective guide to health, happiness, and sustainable living. Instead of promoting a rigid diet, Small Changes will instead offer readers a stress-and-judgment-free approach for enacting easy, incremental changes across all areas of life. Witt hopes to reach those readers who may seek to improve their physical health by spending a few extra minutes per day exercising, or those who wish to start incorporating more plant-based foods into their life, starting with just one or two simple substitutions. Those small changes, Witt will assure readers, can lead to big, positive transformations in a person’s life. Small Changes will stress the importance of being kind to yourself, rejecting hardline approaches to health and wellness, and pursuing the intentional shifts that make you feel your most authentic self. Witt’s prescriptive guidance will be complemented by insightful and entertaining stories from her unique career and on-the-go lifestyle, including the moving story of how she overcame her unhealthy relationship with food, learned to love herself, and developed wholesome, rejuvenating habits that help her take on anything life throws her way.
Most recently seen as Zelda in the final season of the Netflix mega-hit Orange is the New Black, Witt has appeared in countless television programs and feature films over a 35-year career and has released four albums as a singer-songwriter. In 2019, she starred in her eighth consecutive Countdown to Christmas movie on the Hallmark Channel. Witt has provided original music for several of the movies; she is producing, starring, and singing in the next film, for which she also wrote the story, to be released Christmas 2020.
Journey Reveals New Six-Piece Band In “Don’t Stop Believin'” Charity Performance
Bassist and former Journey member Randy Jackson, drummer Narada Michael Walden and keyboardist Jason Derlatka joined guitarist Neal Schon, keyboardist Jonathan Cain and frontman Arnel Pineda for the lockdown version of “Don’t Stop Believin'” during the Unicef: We Won’t Stop fundraising event yesterday.
Global Music Recording Industry Trajectory & Analytics 2020-2025
The “Music Recording Industry – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The Music Recording Industry market worldwide is projected to grow by US$37.1 Billion, driven by a compounded growth of 7.5%.
Music Recording Industry, one of the segments analyzed and sized in this study, displays the potential to grow at over 7.5%. The shifting dynamics supporting this growth makes it critical for businesses in this space to keep abreast of the changing pulse of the market. Poised to reach over US$93.1 Billion by the year 2025, Music Recording Industry will bring in healthy gains adding significant momentum to global growth.
Representing the developed world, the United States will maintain a 6.4% growth momentum. Within Europe, which continues to remain an important element in the world economy, Germany will add over US$1.3 Billion to the region’s size and clout in the next 5 to 6 years. Over US$1.1 Billion worth of projected demand in the region will come from Rest of Europe markets.
In Japan, Music Recording Industry will reach a market size of US$5.2 Billion by the close of the analysis period. As the world’s second largest economy and the new game changer in global markets, China exhibits the potential to grow at 11.2% over the next couple of years and add approximately US$10.3 Billion in terms of addressable opportunity for the picking by aspiring businesses and their astute leaders.
Presented in visually rich graphics are these and many more need-to-know quantitative data important in ensuring quality of strategy decisions, be it entry into new markets or allocation of resources within a portfolio. Several macroeconomic factors and internal market forces will shape growth and development of demand patterns in emerging countries in Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East.
All research viewpoints presented are based on validated engagements from influencers in the market, whose opinions supersede all other research methodologies.
Key Topics Covered
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
- Global Competitor Market Shares
- Music Recording Industry Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide (in %): 2019 & 2028
- Impact of COVID-19 and a Looming Global Recession
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
IV. COMPETITION (Total Companies Profiled: 235)
For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/rj8dq1
Musicians On Call And Hyundai Hope On Wheels Bring Award-Winning Recording Artists To Share Healing Through Music In Children’s Hospitals Nationwide
Musicians On Call, a nonprofit that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities, and Hyundai Hope On Wheels, a nonprofit committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer, are bringing smiles and welcome relief to patients and caregivers in children’s hospitals across the country with Healing Through Music. Through the series, called Musicians On Call & Hyundai Hope On Wheels present Healing Through Music, national recording artists are delivering the healing power of music to patients and caregivers with surprise, once-in-a-lifetime virtual performances. Some of music’s biggest artists volunteered with Musicians On Call and will be featured in the series, including Sia, Jason Derulo, Darius Rucker, JoJo, Lauren Alaina, Rachel Platten, Ally Brooke, Ingrid Michaelson, Fonseca, Lauren Daigle and more.
Over the next four weeks the series will surprise these brave individuals and teams with performances ranging from intimate one-on-one visits with their favorite artists to hundreds of individuals tuning in throughout the hospital. Videos from these performances will premiere on Musicians On Call’s and Hyundai Hope On Wheels’ social media accounts every day at 7 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday, in conjunction with hospital shift changes and the hour that citizens nationwide show their gratitude to caregivers.
Musicians On Call & Hyundai Hope On Wheels present Healing Through Music uses the technology of MOC’s Virtual Bedside Performance Program to connect artists directly with patients and caregivers. During this program, MOC Volunteer Musicians perform remotely for patients via live broadcasts through hospital closed-circuit TVs and in-home services. MOC expanded this program to serve more patients in need; currently, more than 15,000 people have enjoyed virtual performances during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more than 20 years MOC has used music to promote and complement the healing process with programs including the Bedside Performance Program, Virtual Bedside Performance Program and Music Pharmacy program. As the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, MOC’s Bedside Performance Program and Virtual Program have reached more than 800,000 individuals and there are hospitals in all 50 states that share Music Pharmacies with their patients.
Hyundai Hope On Wheels, Hyundai’s 501c(3) non-profit, has committed $4.3 million towards COVID-19 Drive-thru testing centers as well as providing testing kits and testing machines which have been in severely short supply.
Top Musicians, Comics, Actors, Athletes and Stars Are Stepping In As Guest DJ on SiriusXM’s Limited-Run Artist Channels
SiriusXM announced today an all-star lineup of musicians, actors, athletes, comics and stars will step in as Guest DJs on a suite of special channels dedicated to iconic artists. The channels, launched earlier this month on SiriusXM’s streaming platform, now welcome luminaries such as Beck, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, Maya Rudolph, Ricky Gervais, Sharon Stone and more, who are playing their favorite music on the limited-run artist branded channels dedicated to David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, George Strait, Metallica, Prince and The Rolling Stones.
The guest DJs will play their favorite songs as well as offer exclusive commentary. Listeners will hear stars recalling significant moments for them tied to the artist’s songs, special memories and more.
Moments throughout the special guest DJ sessions will include:
- Kenny Chesney looks back on being on the road with George Strait for two years and performing Ocean Front Property with him on his last show as a touring act in Texas.
- Naomi Campbell remembers meeting Prince for the first time when she was 17 years old in Paris and tells listeners how his music has always been significant in her life.
- Ricky Gervais recalls seeing David Bowie performing Heroes on television, how it put his life in color and still sends chills down his spine when he hears the song.
- While introducing Fleetwood Mac’s Sentimental Lady, Sharon Stone lets listeners know how that song brings her back to being in college and reminds her of her college boyfriend.
- Joe Manganiello declaring Metallica’s One as the heavy metal version of Stairway to Heaven and the definable song of the band.
“We knew these music channels with these iconic artists were special and would resonate with listeners everywhere, but now we have notable stars who also have special songs and moments they wanted to hear, so we are letting them take matters into their own hands and play DJ,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer of SiriusXM. “It will be fascinating to hear their guest DJ sessions and have these entertainers and stars share with SiriusXM listeners their favorite memories of these iconic artists.”
SiriusXM’s limited-run artist channels with David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, George Strait, Metallica, Prince, Rolling Stones and more are part of SiriusXM’s Stream Free offer to everyone.
For information and broadcast times on these guest DJs on SiriusXM’s artist branded channels: siriusxm.com/guestdjs.
The David Bowie Channel which plays music spanning Bowie’s career, from his earliest recordings to his final album, ★, will feature special guest DJs from stars including Beck, Billy Corgan, Linda Perry, Ricky Gervais, Spoon’s Britt Daniel and more. The David Bowie Channel is available on the SiriusXM app in the Rock category.
The Fleetwood Mac Channel which showcases music from the band’s extensive GRAMMY Award-winning, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame career, will feature special guest DJs from stars including HAIM, Hayley Williams, Lady Antebellum, Sharon Stone and more. The Fleetwood Mac Channel is available on the SiriusXM app in the Rock category.
George Strait’s Ace in the Hole Radio, dedicated to the music of Strait, will feature special guest DJs from stars including Ashley McBryde, Eli and Peyton Manning, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride and more. Ace in the Hole Radio is available on the SiriusXM app in the Country category.
Mandatory Metallica which plays the band’s biggest songs, rarities and concert recordings from throughout the band’s iconic career will feature special guest DJs from stars including Chris Jericho, Jim Breuer, Joe Manganiello, Scott Ian and more. Mandatory Metallica is available on the SiriusXM app in the Rock category.
The Prince Channel which plays music from the GRAMMY, Golden Globe and Academy Award winner’s iconic catalog, from early recordings to his biggest hits, will feature special guest DJs from stars including H.E.R., Maxwell, Maya Rudolph, Naomi Campbell, The Revolution and more. The Prince Channel is available on the SiriusXM app in the Hip-Hop/R&B category.
Rolling Stones Radio, which gives new and lifelong Stones fans a comprehensive journey through the band’s almost six-decade career, will feature special guest DJs from stars including Don Was, Joan Jett, Rob Zombie, Steve Jordan, Theodora Richards and more. Rolling Stones Radio is available on the SiriusXM app in the Rock category.
These limited-run dedicated artist channels are examples of SiriusXM music channels created with iconic and leading artists including The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, Eminem, LL COOL J, Phish, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Diplo, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and more.
SiriusXM is available to subscribers nationwide on SiriusXM radios and to everyone – including anyone who is not already a SiriusXM subscriber – on the SiriusXM app and connected devices as part of SiriusXM’s free streaming access period through May 31. For more information and to start listening, visit: SiriusXM.com/streamfree.