News Trump administration to receive $10B fee for its role in US TikTok deal (report) Investors have put an initial $2.5 billion to the Treasury Department when the deal closed in January, the Wall Street Journal reported.
News Alibaba wants to be a global ticketing player — starting with Malaysia tour stop for Chinese rap superstar GAI Alibaba's live entertainment arm is making its first move into international ticketing, landing a primary ticketing role for a concert in Malaysia.
News Lyor Cohen letter addresses AI integration at YouTube, the ‘power of visual storytelling’ and the ‘tidal wave of choice’ facing music fans Lyor Cohen, YouTube's Global Head of Music, has published his first letter to music industry partners of 2026
News Touré Shiver named VP, Marketing Strategy at Republic Records Executive joins from Columbia Records and will work across marketing campaigns for artists including Ayra Starr, DJ Khaled, and John Legend.
News Live Nation antitrust trial resumes as 30+ states push on despite DOJ settlement States accuse Live Nation of stifling competition and driving up prices for fans as trial continues without the DOJ.
News US wholesale recorded music revenue reached $11.5B in 2025, as paid streaming subscriptions hit 106.5M — adding 6.5M accounts YoY The US recorded music industry generated USD $11.535 billion in wholesale revenue in 2025, up 3.1% YoY.
News Universal Music acquires stake in What the Duck, a prominent indie label based in Thailand Founder Moy Samkwan Tonsompong will join Universal Music Thailand as Managing Director
News Scott Borchetta launches Borchetta Entertainment Group management division with Carly Pearce signing Borchetta's departure from HYBE AMERICA was announced in February.
News Pharrell Williams legal battle with ex-Neptunes partner widens, as Chad Hugo challenges credits on Rosalía and Latto tracks The amended filing expanded Chad Hugo’s claims, alleging that he was left off songwriter credits on several tracks he helped create.
News UMG’s hospitality arm strikes JV with lifestyle investment group IMI to develop ‘music-led beach club concept’ UMG is partnering with the operator of O Beach to build a global network of music-driven venues.
News Spotify to let users edit the algorithm behind their personalized recommendations with ‘Taste Profile’ Taste Profile will initially be available in beta for Premium users in New Zealand in the coming weeks.
News TikTok Radio launches on iHeartRadio, as TikTok ends SiriusXM partnership Segments include a weekly countdown of TikTok's 10 biggest songs, trending topics, new music highlights on Friday, and more.
News Too Lost strikes nine-figure investment round, led by GoldState and TA Associates Too Lost will use funds to expand tech, invest in artist advances, and execute catalog acquisitions
Analysis Why the UMG/Downtown deal may be the last of its kind The following op/ed comes from Simon Wills, MD of UK-headquartered Absolute Label Services and lead on the new Anthology music OS.
News From Chance the Rapper’s courtroom revelations to Live Nation’s DOJ settlement… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up The biggest headlines from the past few days...
News Quincy Jones estate sells catalog and ancillary rights to HarbourView Investment firm acquires recorded music, publishing, and ancillary rights from the estate of the legendary producer.
News Robert Kyncl to receive Paley Center’s highest honor at 2026 Spring Gala in New York The Warner Music Group chief will be recognised with The Paley Honors Award at the May 14 event.
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