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Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and the last 2 years

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MBW Views: Robert Kyncl

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Paul Vogel out as Spotify CFO

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From Spotify’s 1,500+ layoffs and CFO exit to Enrique Iglesias’ nine-figure deal… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is the first ever tour to gross over $1 billion, says Pollstar

Citing box office reports, Pollstar says that Taylor Swift took in an estimated ticket gross of $1.04 billion

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‘Young Africans are finding their voices. More artists want to be African Giants that are Made in Lagos.’

MBW’s World Leaders series meets Lanre Masha, Director, West Africa at the Orchard

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Veteran US agent John Pantle joins One Fiinix Live, led by Ed Sheeran agent Jon Ollier

Agency was launched in 2020 following the end of Ollier’s nearly six-year tenure at CAA

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NTERTAIN launches ‘The Art Of Being Latin’ Miami Art Week Experience

Event to feature exclusive presentations by Lex Borrero, Tainy, director Angel Manuel Soto, Storm Pablo, Sofia Reyes, Ahol Sniffs Glue, Vic Garcia & more

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‘Latin artists have been paving the way for deals that offer more control, transparency, and better economics.’

Alejandra Olea, Believe's MD, Americas is interview in MBW's World Leaders series following huge success with Iñigo Quintero

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Brian Miller appointed Chief Revenue Officer at TuneCore

He will oversee TuneCore’s Marketing, International, Publishing, Artist Support, Operations, and Artist & Partner Relations teams

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Lil Durk sued by fintech startup for $12m over alleged ‘fraud’

Exceed Talent Capital says Lil Durk sold them the rights to one of his songs, despite another party owning those rights

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Jon Platt to receive 2024 Grammy Salute To Industry Icons honor

Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt has been named as the 2024 Grammy Salute To Industry Icons honoree

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Lucas Thomashow launches JV with Sony Music, Santa Anna and LISTEN TO THE KIDS

Exec is a former Senior Vice President of Avex USA

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Swiss licensing body SUISA Digital sues Elon Musk’s X for ‘refusing’ to license music

The digital music licensing group says it has tried and failed to get Twitter International to talk to them

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Sona, founded by DJ TOKiMONSTA, launches Web3 music streaming platform after raising $6.9m in seed round

The company's business model offers a new way for artists to monetize their work and connect with fans

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Tom Connaughton exits role as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland at Spotify

Exec leaves music streaming platform after nearly six years

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TIDAL cuts 10% of staff as parent company Block enforces cost-saving measures

Parent company Block recently said it's planning to implement a cap on its headcount.

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David Dollimore launches Disorder Records in partnership with Geffen

First partnership announcement also arrives with Manchester’s The Warehouse Project

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Shazam hits 300m monthly active users worldwide

Apple acquired Shazam for $400 million in 2018

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Enrique Iglesias sells catalog to Influence Media Partners in nine-figure deal (report)

Agreement also marks Influence Media's first-ever Name, Image, and Likeness deal

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Downtown inks strategic partnership with Next Era Music Publishing

The collaboration is meant to streamline collection and administration for Next Era's roster of songwriters, and open up new opportunities for them globally.