Bad Robot Launches Indie Music Label Loud Robot

Capitol Records

Mia Galuppo, writing for The Hollywood Reporter:

The J.J. Abrams-headed production outfit has launched indie music label, Loud Robot, partnering with Capitol Music Group. While the label will function independently, Bad Robot will have the opportunity to place the original music in its film, television shows and games.

Capitol will fund the new venture and will provide support in the form of its extensive resources and access to its global distribution platform.

The Eagles Now Have the Best Selling Album of All Time

Rolling Stone:

The Eagles officially have the best-selling album of all time. Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 has overtaken Michael Jackson‘s Thriller, reclaiming the top spot nearly a decade after the King of Pop’s death.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently recalculated sales of the best-of collection and certified the LP as 38x platinum, pushing the 33x platinum Thriller to second place, the Associated Press reports. The RIAA confirmed the new certifications to Rolling Stone.