Ian Courtney, Author at CelebrityAccess

Grammys Down In Early Ratings Estimates

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 27, 2020

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — While everyone’s favorite angsty teenager Billie Eilish had a huge night at the Grammys, it wasn’t the same story for CBS as ratings for the awards…

Bad Boys For Life Enjoys A Second Week Atop The North American Box Office Charts

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 27, 2020

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — For the second week in a row, Sony’s “Bad Boys For Life” topped the weekend box office, adding $34.0 million in North American theatres, according to…

Soulwax Postpones North American Tour

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 27, 2020

(CelebrityAccess) — Belgian alt-dance duo Soulwax announced they have postponed their upcoming North American tour due to production issues. “Due to issues with the new production design, we’ve been forced…

ICM Ups Andrea Johnson, Five Others To Partner

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 27, 2020

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — On Monday, ICM Partners announced the promotion of six agents to Partners at the agency, effective immediately. The newly promoted Partners at the talent agency are…

Billie Eilish Dominates The 2020 Grammy Awards

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 27, 2020

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — Billie Eilish capped off an amazing breakthrough year with an amazing night at the Grammys, winning top honors for album, record, and song of the year.…

NBA Legend Kobe Bryant Killed In Helicopter Crash

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 26, 2020

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who played for two decades with the Los Angeles Lakers, was killed on Sunday after the helicopter he was riding in crashed.…

The FCC Eyes The Majors Over Payola

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 24, 2020

WASHINGTON D.C. (CelebrityAccess) — The FCC has formally requested information from the major labels about their current “mechanisms” the labels have in place to prevent payola-like practices from taking place.…

Merlin Strikes Global Licensing Deal With Short Form Video App TikTok

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 24, 2020

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — Merlin, the digital rights agency for indie labels, announced it has signed a multi-territory licensing deal with short-form video platform TikTok. The agreement, which goes into…

Universal’s Sir Lucian Grainge Honored With A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 24, 2020

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — On Thursday night, British label executive Sir Lucian Grainge was honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Grainge, who helms Universal Music Group, was…

The Life Of Late Muffs Frontwoman Kim Shattuck Will be Honored With A Benefit Concert In Los Angeles In March

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 24, 2020

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — Numerous former bandmates and colleagues have signed on to perform at a special ALS Benefit Concert celebrating the life of the late Muffs frontwoman Kim Shattuck.…

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