Music Business News: United States
News 74-year-old signs deal rumoured to be worth $7m a year Analysis British boyband grossed over $300m on primary and secondary markets, MBW estimates News Ashley Newton reveals first hire at CMG News Apple Music's paying customers have grown 54% in three months News Melissa Ferrick files suit weeks after David Lowery News Theatre producer and movie bigwig join music company in US Analysis The music biz's hopes of toppling a free YouTube look slim - but not impossible Analysis 46% of consumers say streaming services are too expensive