Music Business News: United States
News The Argentine-Venezuelan singer filed suit in both the US and Venezuela, alleging that UMG is claiming to own five albums he recorded from 1986 to 1992.
News The film now stands as the biggest release in Lionsgate's history, ahead of 2013's "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," which grossed $865 million.
News Murray will help establish and guide the company's music strategy and develop opportunities across music, sports, branding, IP and partnerships.
News Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new law banning junk fees, ticket-buying bots and the resale of tickets that sellers don't yet possess.
News Hemminga joins Merlin from Downtown Music, where he most recently served as VP Product & Services Strategy.
News The Model Context Protocol (MCP) lets AI agents connect to outside data sources and act on them
News The centerpiece is the "iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE Premiere with Madonna," streaming on July 2 from the album's release party in London.
News Allen & Company LLC acted as financial advisor to Primary Wave Music in connection with the transaction