News Universal files flurry of trademark applications for Bored Ape NFT that hint at crypto and merch plans Universal's Web3 label 10:22PM bought a Bored Ape NFT for over $350,000 in March
News Epic Games is building a new creator marketplace – and music looks likely to play a key role MBW spots job ad that hints something big is coming, following Epic's Bandcamp and Harmonix buys
Interviews ‘For music rightsholders, Web3 is an opportunity for extraordinary growth.’ Tuned Global MD, Con Raso, tells MBW about the company's expansion into Web3, and its future plans
News Sonos strikes $100m deal to buy Netherlands-based speaker firm Mayht Sonos has acquired Mayht for approximately $10m in cash
News Marketing and distribution platform Intercept Music launches in partnership with Method Man Intercept Music is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanwire Corporation
News Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs just joined a $12m funding round for hologram startup, Proto Combs has also joined the company as an Advisor
News James McKnight named Head of Entertainment Research and Development at Pophouse Exec to open a Pophouse office in London
News BMG expands in Latin America with new operation in Mexico The company has begun recruiting for a General Manager and synch and copyright staff
News Universal to represent Elvis Presley publishing catalog, via global deal with Authentic Brands Group Deal builds on Universal Music’s existing relationship with Elvis Presley Enterprises owner, Authentic Brands Group, owner of
News Capitol Records launches new label division in Italy, led by Daniele Menci Italy-based Polydor to rebrand as Capitol Records Italy effective immediately
News Warner expands into Bollywood music via strategic partnership with India’s Jjust Music First joint release to be English language pop track from Tiger Shroff
News From Ed Sheeran’s copyright victory to the Grammys viewer stats: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories from the past week – and why they matter
Interviews Behind Jack Harlow: Meet the manager guiding the Grammy-nominated star’s global success Chris Thomas talks MBW through the rise and rise of the Kentucky rapper – and the ambition to be the biggest artist on the planet
News BMG to represent George Harrison publishing catalog via global deal Catalog comprises more than 200 songs written with the Beatles, the Traveling Wilburys and for George Harrison’s solo career.