News Bill Ackman, who wants to move UMG’s financial HQ to the US, calls for ‘time out’ on Trump’s tariff war Ackman, a Trump supporter, says the tariff war could destroy international confidence in the US as a trading partner and investment destination.
News Sarah Gabrielli promoted to Head of A&R at Sony Music Publishing UK Gabrielli first joined the company in 2016 as an A&R Assistant
News David Massey retires from Arista Records, will step down in June The news comes seven years after Massey re-launched the legendary record label at Sony
News ATC Group acquires majority stake in Jamie Osman’s Easy Life Entertainment The deal brings Easy Life’s artist management, recordings, and PR services under the ATC umbrella
News Trump grants TikTok ban extension as US deal falters over tariffs Talks on new ownership for TikTok reportedly broke down when Trump announced new tariffs on China
Analysis News From Pophouse’s $1.3bn music rights fund to Morrissey’s legal action… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
News Global independent music publishing sector was worth $2.8bn in 2023, up 5.7% YoY (report) The Independent Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) has published its latest Global Market View report
News Donald Trump denied dismissal of Isaac Hayes heirs’ copyright lawsuit A federal court judge in Georgia rejected Trump lawyers' arguments that the estate of Isaac Hayes couldn't prove they own rights in 'Hold On, I'm Coming'
News Warner Music Group, Josh Groban honored at Harmony Program gala The Harmony Program provides children from underserved communities with a music education
News Uncategorized TikTok soft-launches ‘TikTok for Artists’ platform For now, the service is available only to artists in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea
News HYBE’s newest venture in the US is a label called HYBE AMERICA x AU in partnership with Alan Chikin Chow Label is described as "a first-of-its-kind label" that will launch a "groundbreaking franchise spanning both scripted content and music."
News Exclusive: Morrissey launches legal action against alleged online fraudster, as Web Sheriff investigation uncovers ‘decades-long defamation campaign’ MBW obtains letter from Morrissey's lawyers accusing alleged perpetrator of defamation and illegal conduct
News Mdundo launches strategic review that ‘could lead to change in ownership, merger, strategic investor or other consolidation’ Africa-focused music streaming service has launched a strategic review as it grapples with what it calls ‘persistent billing challenges’
News Daniel Ek pockets another $27.6m from selling Spotify shares – cashing out over $750m since 2023 The Spotify CEO has so far sold $751.6 million worth of Spotify shares since mid-2023
News ADOR reveals continued payments to NewJeans despite contract dispute The HYBE-owned agency said a total of $20 million had been invested in NewJeans’ debut