Analysis News Tencent Music generated over $1bn in Q1, up 7.3% YoY – driven by growth in Super VIP-led memberships and concert revenues The company's Q1 earnings report was published on Tuesday, May 12.
News PassPass closes ‘seven-figure’ seed round at $15m valuation, pitching gamified music discovery to artists Atlanta-based real estate fund Roots led the round, alongside a group of strategic backers and angel investors.
News Downtown’s CD Baby launches ‘full-service’ artist program offering marketing, distribution, and financial support for 10 indie acts in 2026 The program will support 10 artists through 2026, offering priority distribution, targeted DSP marketing, paid digital campaign support, and more.
Analysis ‘The UK Albums Chart Has Stopped Measuring the Future of Music.’ The following MBW op/ed comes from Kenny Gates, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of [PIAS].
News Suno fights to keep Warner Music settlement terms away from UMG and Sony Suno is pointing to the labels’ “mischaracterization” of a judge's ruling in what Suno described as an attempt to reopen a dispute that they already lost.
News AWAL Creator Fund picks its first cohort of UK music content creators Iona Bielby, Glenn McFarlane, and Aker Okoye were selected from more than 130 applicants to the program.
News Dan Hawie promoted to Managing Director of MNRK Music Group’s Last Gang Records Hawie will report to Randy Derebegian, MNRK's VP of Artist Development, and Chris Moncada, COO of MNRK Music Group.
News Guy Moot is this year’s recipient of the UK’s MITS Award – the first music publisher to receive the honor Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music (WCM), has been named the recipient of the 2026 Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS).
News Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15M over unauthorized use of her image on TV boxes Electronics giant is accused of using Dua Lipa's photo on TV packaging without her permission
News HYBE taps PLEDIS’ Jiwon No, SEVENTEEN producer Sung Soo Han for new girl group label ABD Jiwon No, who previously served as Head of Artist Planning at PLEDIS, was named President of the new label.
News India’s Zee Entertainment sues Reliance-Disney venture JioStar over alleged music copyright infringement (report) Reuters reported that Zee is seeking $3M in damages over the alleged unauthorized use of its music
News Beatles fans will be able to visit the London rooftop where the band played their final concert – when Apple Corps opens 3 Savile Row as a ticketed experience in 2027 The Beatles at 3 Savile Row, due to open in 2027, will give the public access to the building for the first time.
News Songwriters sue HYBE, NewJeans, claiming elements of ‘How Sweet’ were taken from their rejected demo The songwriters alleged that NewJeans' creative agency received the demo and told the plaintiffs their topline was liked but would not be used.
News Sony Music Publishing confirms agreement to acquire Blackstone’s Recognition Music Group catalog, encompassing over 45,000 songs The deal, announced on Monday (May 11), is subject to customary closing conditions.
News Taylor Swift hits back at ‘Showgirl’ trademark lawsuit, calling it ‘meritless,’ and alleges plaintiff used her IP in 40+ social media posts Taylor Swift's legal team has filed an opposition to a motion for preliminary injunction
News Michael Jackson biopic passes $500 million at global box office – as Sony Music reaps streaming windfall from catalog stake That makes it only the second music biopic ever to cross the $500 million threshold, after 2018's Bohemian Rhapsody.
News Red Hot Chili Peppers sells recorded music catalog to Warner Music Group for $300 million+ Band had been shopping catalog since early last year, according to reports
News Native Instruments acquired by inMusic, owner of Akai and Moog, three months after entering insolvency The deal comes roughly three months after Native Instruments entered preliminary insolvency proceedings in Germany.