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Oakland Moves Forward with $125M Coliseum Sale and Azoff-Led Overhaul
local7 days ago

Oakland Moves Forward with $125M Coliseum Sale and Azoff-Led Overhaul

Oakland approved selling its 50% stake in the Coliseum complex for $125 million to the Oakland Acquisition Company, clearing the path for Oak View Group led by Irving Azoff to invest tens of millions in upgrades and improved fan experiences. The deal includes selling the Arena parcel to OVG for $100 million, aims to secure 6% of future event ticket revenue for the city, and sets a seven-year timeline for paying the larger parcel. The move seeks to spur jobs and East Oakland revitalization after years of controversy and teams leaving the city.

via KQED|
#arena-upgrades#east-oakland-redevelopment#irving-azoff
Radio Giants Eye a Union as Azoff and Apollo Guide Talks
business2 months ago

Radio Giants Eye a Union as Azoff and Apollo Guide Talks

iHeartMedia and SiriusXM are in early talks about a potential merger, with Irving Azoff and Apollo Global Management offering to advise. The discussions are preliminary and there’s no guarantee of a deal or a takeover; the goal would be greater scale and artist collaboration in an evolving audio landscape, and Azoff is advising rather than pursuing an acquisition.

via Variety|
#apollo-global-management#business#iheartmedia
"Eagles' Hotel California Trial Unveils Manager's Revelation About 'God Henley' in Phone Call"
legalcourt2 years ago

"Eagles' Hotel California Trial Unveils Manager's Revelation About 'God Henley' in Phone Call"

The criminal trial of three collectibles experts charged with conspiring to sell sheets of handwritten, draft lyrics to the Eagles' "Hotel California" and other songs has revealed a recording of the band's manager, Irving Azoff, referring to band co-founder Don Henley as "God Henley." The recording emerged in court, shedding light on the Eagles' interpersonal dynamics and the never-published biography that was a point of contention. The trial also delved into the band's music-business dealings and the backstory behind the iconic song's creation, with Henley expected to testify. Defense lawyers argue that the lyric sheets were rightfully obtained, while prosecutors and Azoff contend they were stolen.

via CBS News|
#don-henley#eagles#hotel-california
"Eagles' Manager Testifies in Manhattan Trial Over Stolen 'Hotel California' Lyrics"
entertainment2 years ago

"Eagles' Manager Testifies in Manhattan Trial Over Stolen 'Hotel California' Lyrics"

In a criminal trial involving the theft and sale of handwritten Eagles lyrics, a decades-old taped call revealed the band's manager, Irving Azoff, expressing frustration over a stalled biography due to a "pampered rock star," likely referring to Don Henley. The biographer, Ed Sanders, sold the lyrics to one of the defendants, who are charged with conspiring to sell them. The trial has shed light on the band's dynamics and the dealings of their longtime manager, while defense lawyers argue that the writer was the rightful owner of the lyrics.

via The Associated Press|
#biography#criminal-trial#eagles
"Rod Stewart Joins Music Catalog Sale Surge, Sells Song Collection for Nearly $100 Million"
entertainment2 years ago

"Rod Stewart Joins Music Catalog Sale Surge, Sells Song Collection for Nearly $100 Million"

Rock singer Rod Stewart has sold his song catalog to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists for nearly $100 million, including interests in his publishing catalog, recorded music, and name and likeness rights. The deal comes as Iconic announced raising over $1 billion in new capital for future catalog investments, primarily from HPS Investment Partners. Stewart's six-decade catalog includes hits like “Maggie May” and “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” and follows the company’s acquisitions of the catalogs of other music legends.

via Variety|
#catalog-sale#entertainment#iconic-artists