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BMI is excited to present Tribeca Talks: The Art and Business of Scoring for Film, TV & Visual Media, a panel that will be included as part of the Tribeca Festival’s Music Lounge, on Saturday, June 11 at 5:30PM at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn. The panel will be moderated…
Learning the Ropes With J.R. Rotem
Writer-producer J.R. Rotem is having another great year, with a BMI Pop Award for Fall Out Boy’s “Centuries” in May and an incredible 10 tracks on Gwen Stefani’s No. 1 album This Is What the Truth Feels Like. But even though the South African-born, Bay Area-raised phenom can claim a…
Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds Honored During BMI’s 66th Annual NAB Dinner in Las Vegas
Last night, music legend Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds was honored at the 66th Annual BMI/NAB Dinner during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention in Las Vegas. Few creative forces have impacted the contemporary pop/urban genres as much as the 10-time GRAMMY winner.Babyface’s incredible achievements include 11 solo albums, more than 125…
Singing a Different Tune: ‘Majors & Minors’ Shakes Up Talent Searches
New series Majors & Minors made its anticipated debut Friday, September 23 on the Hub TV Network, and the feel-good reality program is earning high marks from parents, critics, and industry insiders alike. “Parents need to know that this inspiring musical series proves that it’s possible to make reality TV…
Ina Wroldsen, Writing a Windfall
Twenty-seven-year-old Ina Wroldsen signed her first record deal in 2006. On the verge of a dream realized, and with spirits high, she completed what was to be her debut record for the company. Fate, however, would deal her dreams an unexpected blow. Watching helplessly as her missives and melodies turned…
‘Majors and Minors’ Preps for Sept. 23 Launch
New reality series Majors and Minors premieres September 23 on the Hub TV Network, and a full slate of stars have signed on as mentors. Avril Lavigne, Adam Lambert, Colbie Caillat, and Claude Kelly join previously announced talent coaches including Brandy, Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks, Sean Kingston, Mike Posner and…
Julian Bunetta Builds a Box
He’s only 28 years old, but Julian Bunetta talks like a wizened beatnik thrust into a focus-grouped world he didn’t create. The California-based producer/engineer habitually tosses out phrases and metaphors that speak volumes about his churning creativity, not to mention his philosophical approach to life. As Bunetta sees it, strong…
Bravo’s ‘Platinum Hit’ Debuts May 30
Bravo’s new series Platinum Hit will give viewers an unprecedentedly in-depth look at aspiring hitmakers’ journeys when it premieres on Monday, May 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. BMI award-winning songwriter/producer Kara DioGuardi will serve as head judge and singer/songwriter Jewel will host each week as 12 up-and-coming singer/songwriters push through…
BMI Partners with Boardwalk Entertainment for ‘Majors & Minors’ Reality Series
The Boardwalk Entertainment Group, in partnership with BMI and Sony Music Entertainment’s RCA /JIVE Label Group, has announced the launch of nationwide casting search for kids to be mentored by the biggest and most established artists in the music industry in a groundbreaking new reality series. Called “Majors & Minors,”…
Kevin Rudolf’s Heavy Hooks
New York native Kevin Rudolf has two ascending careers. As a hit artist signed to Cash Money/Universal Republic Records, he tours to promote his debut In The City, while he also ricochets between Miami and Los Angeles for songwriting and producing projects. His signature combination of rock and hip-hop reveals…