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.
News From Tencent Music’s 250K song takedowns to Sony and WMG’s calendar Q1 results… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up The biggest headlines from the past few days...
News Law firm Serling Rooks rebrands as McKoy Worob Averill Scott & Koenig LLP, elevates Jeffrey Koenig and adds Margo Scott as named partner The change, which took effect in January 2026, follows the departure of named partners Reid Hunter and Joe Serling
Analysis News Sony generated $3.03bn from recorded music and publishing in calendar Q1 2026, up 19.5% YoY Recorded music streaming revenue (combining subscription and ad-funded streaming) was up 13.6% YoY.
News Jieun Kim promoted to President of Warner Music Korea Exec to lead the company’s operations and strategic expansion within the world’s seventh-largest recorded music market