News Pophouse and the Avicii estate launch Avicii Community fan platform Platform launches with a set of features that the companies say are aimed at deepening fans' connection to Avicii's music
News Too Lost acquires Australia’s GYRO Group – in first acquisition since nine-figure raise Brisbane-headquartered GYRO.Group's portfolio spans distribution, marketing, publishing, and sync.
News Disney Music Group President Ken Bunt to receive MUSEXPO’s Lifetime Achievement Award Bunt oversees the marketing and distribution of Disney's recorded music, music publishing and live concert businesses.
News Judge dismisses Epidemic Sound’s second copyright lawsuit against Meta – but leaves the door open to amend US District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granted Meta's motion to dismiss on Friday, July 10
News Michael Jackson movie becomes first biopic to cross $1 billion at global box office The figure comprises $371.8 million in North America sales and $629.8 million from international markets.
Analysis Björn Ulvaeus on AI at United Nations summit: ‘Our works went in. We should be paid for what went in.’ The following was originally delivered as a speech at the United Nations' AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on Wednesday (July 8) by ABBA co-founder and CISAC President Björn Ulvaeus
Interviews ‘The mission has always been to support artists as entrepreneurs.’ MBW's Inspiring Women series meets Suzy Ryoo, co-founder and President of Venice Music
News Reservoir signs publishing deal with Grammy-winning rapper T.I. Under the agreement, Reservoir will work across T.I.'s entire publishing catalog, spanning his back catalog and future works.
News Luis Pinilla promoted to SVP, Global Head of Strategy at Sony Music Publishing Pinilla will report to Chairman and CEO Jon Platt and remain based in the company's New York office.
News Latin music party giant BRESH Global acquires majority stake in Argentina’s Grupo Polenta, known for its DJ-driven music experiences Polenta will continue operating under its own brand and creative identity, led by co-founders Marina "Pol4ca" Frohmann and Ignacio Elizalde.
News Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def sues Sony Music for $18m over alleged unpaid royalties on Kris Kross, Xscape, Mariah Carey and Usher records The complaint alleges Sony never reported producer or override royalties on Kris Kross's first two albums until 2023.
News Done deal: Primary Wave’s acquisition of Kobalt has closed MBW sources close to the deal have confirmed that the acquisition closed on Tuesday (July 7) after passing all relevant regulatory scrutiny.
News Luther Vandross Estate, Primary Wave partner with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on ‘Power of Love’ ballet & musical tribute to Vandross The newly commissioned ballet, titled Power of Love, will premiere on December 2 before opening to the public at New York City Center on December 4.
News Warner’s Spinnin’ Records names Marco Pantuso as General Manager; Frederick Pranger upped to A&R Head Pranger will report to Pantuso, while Pantuso will report to Niels Walboomers, President, Warner Music Central Europe and Spinnin' Records.
News From Google’s fair-use fight to Lionsgate’s record-breaking Michael Jackson movie… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up The biggest headlines from the past few days...