Analysis News The bill would create, for the first time in US federal law, an intellectual property right in a person's voice and visual likeness.
News The four groups operate a total of 15 radio stations
News Founded in 2013 by Irving Azoff, GMR represents just over 175 songwriters and their publishers
News BMI promoted John Ellwood to Vice President, Creative, and elevated Deirdre Chadwick, Jeff Gilligan and Jodie Thomas to Assistant Vice President positions.
News The bill has attracted support from Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, the RIAA, the Recording Academy, and more.
News The deal is expected to close mid-2026.
News SMP landed the title for representing 24 of the previous year's most-performed songs.
News Canadian performing rights society SOCAN generated revenues of CAD $587.1 million ($420m) in 2025, up 5% compared with 2024.