The entertainment industry offers high-profile success to those who want to perform. Musicians and actors can make as much money as celebrities with endorsement deals as they make singing or putting on live performances. There are other support professionals who help...
It's no secret that having a good agent is vital in the entertainment industry. A good agent can open doors for you and help you get jobs that you might not have been able to get on your own. But what makes a good talent agent? What should you be looking for when...
Back in 1978, Apple Corps, the company founded by the Beatles, sued the company then known as Apple Computer for infringing on its trademark. It wasn’t until nearly 30 years later that it reached a settlement in which the company known by then as Apple (and often just...
As a professional in the entertainment industry, your reputation is everything. You won't be able to book shows or work with clients if people don't trust you and respect your brand. You should have total control over how people and businesses use your original works,...
Being chosen to work on a paid gig as a dancer is a huge step in a person’s career. The majority of gigs will require the dancer to sign a contract. This document should protect the dancer and the business hiring them. While you might be super excited to work on the...
Recording artists often talk about who owns their masters. These are the master recordings of the songs that they've created. They're made during the process of recording the album. People may assume that the artist would simply retain these rights, but this is not...
Entertainment contracts are often very lengthy. They can be difficult to read through, but it’s important that anyone who’s going to perform at a venue has a valid contract to protect them. While you probably know to review things like the payment terms and...
Creative endeavors are often exhilarating and intimidating at the same time. Based on your choice of entertainment media, you will likely face unique challenges in getting it in front of a receptive audience. Unfortunately, since there are so many moving parts...
It’s common in today’s market to have writers, editors, screenwriters and others in the entertainment industry work on multiple jobs around the United States and world. Many writers find that they are signed onto projects using series deal contracts, but they don’t...
Breaking into the entertainment industry isn’t an easy task. One thing that proves to be very valuable in this industry is having a talent manager or agent who can push for you to get the gigs or jobs that will help to propel you upwards. Knowing a few points as you...