News about Neil Young

Takeovers leave UK stock market facing 'death by a thousand cuts'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 22, 2024
Shares in Hipgnosis, which owns the rights to back catalogues ranging from Blondie (pictured) to Neil Young, rose 11.6%, or 10.7p, to 102.6p after it supported a 100p-a-share offer from Blackstone. Tyman, which makes handles and seals for doors and windows and helped revamp Grand Central Station in New York, yesterday agreed to a 400p-per-share takeover by Texas-based Quanex Building Products.

G7 fights for Ukraine cash as Russia's economy booms - ALEX BRUMMER

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 18, 2024
The main focus for the Western democracies at this Spring's finance gathering has been Ukraine in spite of the conflagration in the Middle-East. The worry for the UK and Europe is that, unless new resources are released, Ukraine's struggle with the Russian bear will become even harder. Failure would make the prospect of freeing up large-scale American military assistance, currently bogged down on Capitol Hill, more difficult.

Queen close to a $1.2 billion sales of music catalog, defying a drop in song values since megastars like Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan had cash in on collections during Covid's auctions

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 18, 2024
Queen of the United Kingdom is selling a whopping $1.2 billion album of their entire music catalog, breaking with a drop in song values since a string of megadeals during the pandemic. The surviving band members and Freddie Mercury's estate are in advanced talks to sell their albums, broadcast rights, and royalty streams for more than double the current record set by Bruce Springsteen, who sold the rights to his music for $550 million in 2021. Springsteen's contract was inked before a number of other artists, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Justin Bieber, collected hundreds of millions of dollars for their own collections. However, the market has cooled since, and several major investors have seen their song sales decline by as much as 14 percent. According to industry experts, the Queen's blockbuster agreement would defy the decrease in music catalog investment and demonstrates that the world's best artists will continue to request astronomical sums for their collections.

Fans of the 1970s rock stars announce a reunion tour ten years after their last appearance, but attendees are furious about the ticketing process

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 14, 2024
On Wednesday, rocker Neil Young, 78, announced on Instagram that he will be going on tour with Crazy Horse for their first shows in a decade. The Love Earth Tour will launch in San Diego on April 24 in San Diego for two shows before heading to Arizona, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Illinois. However, fans were ecstatic over the chance to see the band perform once more, others became ecstatic as they tried to get tickets. 'Garbage website, and thank you for giving us a half hour heads up for ticket sales (which we can't buy due to the aforementioned garbage website).

As 'cost cover,' Hipgnosis would offer potential bidders £20 million

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 18, 2024
The embattled music investor Hipgnosis Songs Fund is expected to sell up to £20 million to lure prospective takeover bidders. In the midst of a pending dispute with its investment advisor over a suspected conflict of interest, the company's board is fighting to ensure the long-term success of the business and protect the value of its assets.

Kate Moss' raucous 50th birthday celebration: she danced non-stop until 2 a.m. as she and 30 celebrity friends converted a Michelin-starred Paris restaurant into their own nightclub and makeshift catwalk. It all came down to a lost passport

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 17, 2024
Starting at 2 a.m., A-list guests and Neil Young pumped up to full throttle, all with a view of the Eiffel Tower - it could only be Kate Moss' 50th birthday party. The supermodel celebrated her milestone in the elegant, pastel-colored environs of the exclusive Laurent Restaurant in the heart of Paris's Marigny Square district with partner Nikolai Von Bismarck, 37, and the fashion world's elite.

The value of the Hipgnosis Songs Fund has decreased

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 21, 2023
The value of Hipgnosis Songs Fund plunged as the music royalty company fights to guarantee its future following a shareholder revolt. The London-listed fund, which has the rights to catalogues of artists including Shakira, Neil Young, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, said its operational net assets value per share stood at $1.7392 as of 30 September, down 9.2 percent from the start of March. Shareholders in October declined the fund's proposal to sell a portion of music catalogues and ousted its chairman, triggering new management to make new plans within six months or face a potential wind-up.

In the face of valuation uncertainty, Hipgnosis delays results

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 19, 2023
On Tuesday, the struggling investment trust, which owns musician back catalogues of artists such as Blondie, Neil Young, and The Kaiser Chiefs, was set to announce its financial results. However, the firm's independent valuer had given it a'substantially higher' estimation than one suggested by two recent deals concerning the transfer of music rights.

At a huge discount of £18.4 million, Hipgnosis offloads 20,000 songs

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 11, 2023
Hipgnosis Songs Fund has sold a significant number of song rights at a substantial discount as the troubled music fund continues to raise funds. Hipgnosis, which holds the rights to the music of a diverse variety of artists, from Shakira to Neil Young, is fighting for survival in the face of lawsuits, high debt, and shareholder resistances.

The court is being sued against Hipgnosis and co-founder Merck Mercuriadis

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 23, 2023
Hipgnosis Music Limited and its investment advisor, Hipgnosis Song Management, have been accused of participating in 'a diversion of market opportunity,' from Hipgnosis Music Limited to the company and its investment advisor. Mr Mercuriadis was also aided by the company with this suspected diversion,' according to the complaint.'

PREVIEW OF THE FA CUP FIRST ROUND: The taxi driver manager of Cray Valley Paper Mills is planning to disappoint Charlton, Marines, for another nightmare ride as Horsham's boss will have to work with a team coach on a horrific FIVE-HOUR ride to Barnsley

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 3, 2023
LEWIS STEELE: The FA Cup first round proper starts on Friday night, just under seven months until the showpiece Wembley final. Mail Sport covers a few of those clubs in the hopes of discussing the Cup's magic with 32 non-league clubs and some delectable ties.

After an investor's snub, the future of hipgnosis is in jeopardy

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 26, 2023
At an extraordinary general meeting, 83.2 percent of shareholders rejected a five-year charter to run as an investment trust. Hipgnosis, which gives investors the opportunity to profit from the royalties of tracks by well-known artists like Beyonce and Neil Young's, will now have six months to lay down plans to rebuild the fund. This could result in either winding up the company or liquidating the fund.

Meet the couples who decamped to sail the Caribbean - as well as a former female sheriff's deputy who traveled the United States in her RV ALONE

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 21, 2023
Some Americans dream of a life in retirement, with the opportunity to put their feet up after years of hard work and raising families. Some people opt for a long-awaited trip on the road and seas. One such couple, Harry Weirman and Ann Stockton, traded their Florida condo for a yacht is Harry Weidman and Ann Stockton. Jenelle Jones, a retired sheriff's deputy (pictured right), now travels the United States in a RV. When doing so, she says she feels absolutely secure.

Following a royal warning, Hipgnosis has cut dividends

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 16, 2023
The music catalogs company revealed that it would not continue to give investors a 1.31p per share interim dividend because doing so would jeopardize its ability to adhere to debt commitments. The US Copyright Royalty Board reported in May that songwriters' and publishers' royalties would rise from 10.5 percent to 15.1 percent, respectively.

Relentless by Pretenders' ADRIAN THRILLS looks at Relentless

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 15, 2023
In the last four years, Chrissie Hynde (pictured with Johnny Marr) has invested her time into a handful of unexpected artistic ventures. The American singer, who was once described by Neil Young as "a true rock 'n' roll woman," has released one album of jazz standards and another packed with Bob Dylan covers. She returned to her day job fronting The Pretenders, a London-based company she formed 45 years ago, but the band's 2020 album, Hate For Sale, was postponed due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, this year, she has been hard at work proving her rock 'n' roll credentials. The Pretenders have appeared intimate club shows and summer festivals, including drummer Dave Grohl and guitarist Johnny Marr, as guests, as well as enticed a viewing Paul McCartney onstage for a brief curtain call.

To raise the share price, Hipgnosis will offer catalogues starring Shakira and Nelly

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 14, 2023
Hipgnosis Songs Fund, a music catalogs investor, will sell some catalogues to a joint venture between its investment advisor and funds advised by Blackstone for $465 million, or around £372 million, as it seeks to buyback shares and raise its share price. The London-listed fund announced today that it includes 29 music catalogs and a collection of non-core songs. Hipgnosis Songs Fund's shares soared more than 5 percent in early trading but it has since increased 1.4 percent or 1.30p to 94.30p.

To support Hipgnosis, financiers are urging the selling of songs

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 12, 2023
Hipgnosis owns the right to song performed by musicians including Neil Young, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chrissie Hynde, Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham and Brian Higgins, who have written for Kylie Minogue (pictured) and Girls Aloud. As rising interest rates have shed a light on the investment trust's debt and refinancing, its shares are down around 30% on the London Stock Exchange in the past year.

Nelly earns a huge $50 million payday by selling half of his music collection to a private equity company

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 5, 2023
After reportedly selling off a portion of his profitable catalog for a whopping $50 million, Nelly became a serious bank. According to TMZ, the hit-making rapper blasted 55% of his songs in exchange for the reward. According to reports, Nelly (born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr.) sold the rights to HarbourView Equity Partners, a private equity company.

Neil Young announces first tour since 2019 where he will play songs he's never done live before

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 9, 2023
During a live Zoom call with paid Patron users to the Neil Young Archives, the singer, 77, revealed the news to his followers on Wednesday. He will appear in 23 shows around California, Oregon, and Washington, and he will only perform old songs that he has never heard live. On June 14, tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m., and he's using Ticketmaster's Face Value Exchange to discourage resellers from charging exorbitant rates.

Jennifer Garner smiles as she poses for photos with Miranda Lambert and The Chicks

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 1, 2023
On Sunday evening, Jennifer Garner posted several snaps and videos from her time at Willie Nelson's 90th birthday party, which took place at the Hollywood Bowl. At the star-studded affair, the 51-year-old actress was joined by several well-known celebrities from the entertainment industry, including Helen Mirren, The Chicks and Miranda Lambert. In the presence of many musical celebrities, including Snoop Dogg and Neil Young, who all appeared at the festival, the performer, who recently spent time with her ex-husband Ben Affleck and his wife Jennifer Lopez, was also in the presence of many musical artists, including Snoop Dogg and Neil Young.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: Good old Canadian hospitality?Barbecued moose and beer

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 6, 2023
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: The people of Canada, as Race Across The World (BBC), has a long tradition of giving generous to others. No kindness is too much for complete strangers. The locals have been obliging as five British couples trek the breadth of Canada, zigzagging up to the far north and down to the plains. Kevin and Claudia, the father and daughter of the frozen Yukon territory, didn't seem to be trapped until they met a French-speaking Catholic missionary. She gave them a lift for several hours and then let them pitch their tent in her back yard.

'Sofa Kings,' Royel Otis' Has A Song For Every Mood

www.mtv.com, March 31, 2023
Royel Otis does not sing about love, and the band will tell you that this is deliberate. Royell Maddell, one-half of the Aussie indie duo that includes bandmate Otis Pavolvic, says, "We set out not to write as many romantic songs." "We still have them, but we've just tried to mess it up a bit." Since the band's debut EP, Campus, a brightly hued tribute to throwing all your cares away that sounds like the closing scene of your favorite John Hughes film, "Oysters in My Pocket" has resulted in breakthrough hits such as "Oysters in My Pocket." The boys yells, "That's miles away," they yell, a chant that may refer to virtually every challenge, romantic or otherwise. It's the best gateway to the band's total sound: '80s-fueled guitar-driven songs that swerve into yacht rock, jangle pop, or beach music at a moment's notice. But wait, and even in the excitement, the longing for companionship is still present. “Itie (output: The yell of “I still miss ya!” indicates a Freudian slip. Royel admits that "this song isn't romantic at all." "The lyric was kind of a joke," the narrator of 2022's "Egg Beater" tells the tale of a known fuckup convinced of both his passion and the belief that doesn't deserve it: "I hate the air you breathe but I still want you, sugar lumps."

At a tree-logging rally in Canada, Neil Young performs a surprise appearance

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 28, 2023
Neil Young has made a surprise return to the stage by appearing at a protest in Canada.

As he appears at a tree-logging demonstration in Canada, Neil Young has a surprise return to form

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 27, 2023
Neil Young has made a surprise return to the stage by appearing at a rally in Canada. At a protest against tree logging, the singer and environmental activist, 77, performed at a protest against tree logging. It's the first time he's been live since 2019. On Saturday, the organiser, Torrance Coste, posted a video of Young performing to a crowd of hundreds of people, and said, 'Sometimes you orchestrate a protest and rock legend Neil Young comes and sings at it as a surprise.' Young postponed a tour in 2019 to work on film projects. He was supposed to return in 2020 but the pandemic had interrupted his schedule. The demonstration on Saturday was part of the United For Older-Growth demonstration organized by the Wilderness Committee campaign group.