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Top European music lawyer dismisses UMG/Downtown data concerns as ‘fantasy or paranoia’

One of France's top music industry lawyers has dismissed concerns that UMG might misuse indie label data through its proposed $775m acquisition of Downtown

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Record labels could strike ‘landmark’ AI music licensing deals ‘within weeks,’ the FT reports

Universal and Warner are reportedly nearing licensing deals with AI music companies, the FT reports

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Anthem Music Publishing buys catalog of Grammy nominated songwriter Mark Holman

The acquisition covers country and pop hits Holman has penned, including songs from Cole Swindell, Florida Georgia Line and Jordan Davis.

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Alex Norström has a long to-do list as Spotify’s new co-CEO. Here’s what’s on it.

Alex Norström will become Spotify's new co-CEO alongside Gustav Söderström in January 2026, as Daniel Ek steps into an Executive Chairman role

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Spotify’s music and audiobooks business boss David Kaefer to exit; Charlie Hellman succeeding him as SVP and Global Head of Music

Kaefer, the exec in charge of Spotify’s Music Business and Audiobooks business, will be departing Spotify at the end of October

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Waymo adds YouTube Music to robotaxis after Spotify deal

YouTube Music now joins Spotify and iHeartRadio as the third music service available in Waymo vehicles.

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Spotify leadership update: Daniel Ek explains why he’s stepping back as Spotify CEO to become Executive Chairman

Daniel Ek and Spotify's new Co-CEOs Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström participated in a Q&A about the leadership transition. MBW listened in on the call. Here's what stood out...

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Daniel Ek steps away from CEO role at Spotify to become Executive Chairman; Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström named co-CEOs

Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström to become Co-CEOs in January 2026