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spinner.com - 10/21/2009

New Clause Could Let Labels Suspend Drug-Abusing Artists

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Filed under: News , Holy Hell If record label bosses get their way, they would be able to penalize artists for drug use just like pro sports leagues. A new contract clause named after Michael Jackson could become commonplace in the music business in the wake of the singer's drug-related death. According to the Guardian , music executives are at work on industry-wide guidelines as a means to allow record labels to suspend self-harming artists until they seek treatment to recover from ...

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guardian.co.uk - 10/21/2009

Music industry calls for more power to help troubled stars

— guardian.co.uk — • Michael Jackson death prompts calls for guidelines • Labels looking to suspend artists until they seek... treatment Call it the Michael Jackson clause. Music business movers and shakers are working on industry-wide guidelines allowing record ... (more) Music industry calls for more power to help troubled stars

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Michael Jackson: Labels Working on Substance Abuse Suspension Clauses for Troubled Artists
Prefix — ... for the labels if it wasn't primarily financially motivated-- because let's face it, everything they've ever done is financially motivated-- but it's likely aimed at them easily opting out of contracts if Amy Winehouse or Pete Doherty or the bozo from Creed get self-destructive instead of making hit records. I'd be surprised if this actually happens, since I can't imagine anyone wanting to sign a contract that would allow the label to decide when you have a "substance abuse problem." [Spinner] ...