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
Interviews HYBE’s Joon Choi: ‘90% of Weverse traffic comes from regions outside of Korea. Most of our users are global superfans.’ MBW speaks with Weverse President Joon Choi following the launch of its Spotify-powered 'Listening Party' streaming service
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
News Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok as US ban deadline looms (report) Amazon previously attempted to replicate TikTok with Inspire, its own short-form video shopping feature
News Court says discovery process can move forward in Drake’s defamation lawsuit against UMG over ‘Not Like Us’ UMG's motion to dismiss is still pending
Analysis News Tony Blair’s institute just published an AI report calling for the UK to rip up copyright law. Here’s what it says… The report is titled Rebooting Copyright: How the UK Can Be a Global Leader in the Arts and AI
News South Korea’s largest music copyright collective just banned registration of songs created with AI KOMCA’s decision comes at a time when lawmakers and courts around the world are grappling with the issue of copyrighting AI-made works
Interviews ‘Berry Gordy built TAMLA on the principles of excellence, artist development, and a commitment to music that moves people. This is a continuation of that legacy.’ TAMLA Records, the iconic label founded by Berry Gordy in 1959, has officially been reprised under Capitol Music Group
Interviews Key Songs In The Life Of… Mike O’Neill The BMI CEO discusses the seven (maybe more) tracks that have hit the hardest during his life and times in the business and on the planet