Music Business News: United States
News The ByteDance-owned platform has signed a joint venture agreement with Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi's MGX that is set to finalize on December 22. News The biggest headlines from the past few days... News Deal includes the integration of commercial features designed to 'drive increased engagement and revenue for artists and labels' News Companies claim to be 'building a roadmap for development of commercial AI tools rooted in creative control and sonic excellence' News The deal brings Cr2 Records, MBMB Publishing, and music education platform Sample Tools by Cr2 under CMG’s ownership. Interviews Veteran A&R executive discusses his new role as Chief Music Officer at Warner Music Group News The Office of the US Trade Representative warned it may impose fees and restrictions on European tech companies operating in the US. News Paid streams will still be weighted more favorably than ad-supported plays on Billboard's chartd, but by a smaller margin than before.