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Sting Sells Songwriting Catalog for $250 Million

Sting has sold his entire songwriting catalog, including both solo work and songs written for the Police, to Universal Media Group for a reported $250 million. The agreement includes copyrights and royalties. “It is absolutely essential to me that my career’s body of work have a home where it is valued and respected,” Sting said in a statement. “Not only to connect with longtime fans in new ways but also to […]

todayFebruary 11, 2022

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Music Labels Reportedly Determined to Spend Big Bucks on Sting, David Bowie Catalogs 

In a not-so-new-trend, a handful of rock n’ roll greats are putting their song catalogs on the market with pretty large price tags.  Bruce Springsteen was one of the most recent rockers to do so, as he is reportedly in negotiation with Sony to seal the deal. Now, there are reports of certain labels looking to snag Sting and David Bowie’s valuable IP. Universal Music Group has been reported to […]

todayNovember 19, 2021

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Tape of the Police’s First Show at New York’s CBGB Soon to be Released

In 1978, the Police performed two sets at New York’s famous CBGB as the kick-off of their first-ever US tour. Thanks to a recent discovery of the historic show’s tape, fans will finally be able to hear the classic icon’s premiere show in the United States. “This is brand new,” guitarist Andy Summers said about the recording in a recent interview. “It’s just sort of hot off the press, it […]

todayNovember 10, 2021

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BMI London Awards Honor Songs by The Rolling Stones, Queen, and More

At the 2021 BMI London Awards, a number of classic hits were honored with a slew of Million-Air Awards, a title that recognizes songwriters of iconic songs that have been broadcasted more than a million times on TV and radio. Sting’s writing for The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” sat at the top of the list, with 16-million plays. Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” and “We Will Rock You,” […]

todayOctober 12, 2021

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All About Outlandos d’Amour

Outlandos d'Amour is the debut studio album by English rock band the Police, released on 2 November 1978 by A&M Records. Elevated by the success of its lead single, "Roxanne", Outlandos d'Amour peaked at No. 6 on the UK Albums Chart and at No. 23 on the Billboard 200. The album spawned two additional hit singles: "Can't Stand Losing You" and "So Lonely". Despite Outlandos d'Amour receiving mixed reviews upon […]

todayApril 28, 2021

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