News Jeremy Erlich’s Alta Music Group launches publishing division led by Zeb Berg Sony Music Publishing will support and administer Alta Publishing worldwide.
News Dan Nevin appointed VP, Industry Relations at Merlin Nevin will lead Merlin's engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide.
News HYBE files lawsuit against counterfeit BTS merch sellers ahead of MetLife shows The suit seeks a court order authorizing HYBE and law enforcement to seize counterfeit goods from whoever sells them in the vicinity of the venue
News Bad Bunny must face ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit over voice recording used on ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ track, Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court rules Carliz De La Cruz Hernández, who is seeking at least USD $40 million in damages, sued Bad Bunny and his label Rimas Entertainment in 2023.
News Suno, sued by major labels, says ‘transparency is important’ as record industry proposes AI labeling system The labels use visual icons, supported by metadata and delivery systems, to show fans whether and how AI was used in a recording
News US Copyright Royalty Board proposes extending physical and download mechanical rates through 2032 The deal would leave the existing rate structure in place through 2032, save for annual adjustments in line with inflation.
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
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News Streaming accelerates nostalgia-driven catalog discovery, says Vevo study The report highlights Sabrina Carpenter's "Manchild" as an example of a new release built on borrowed nostalgia.
News Record industry proposes AI labeling system for streaming platforms Music orgs want the world's biggest streaming services to start labeling music made with artificial intelligence.
News India’s thumpN raises $3.75m for AI-powered live entertainment platform Backers of the round include Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma's family office VSS Investco and Paytm CFO Madhur Deora.
News Lit, the band behind pop-punk hit ‘My Own Worst Enemy,’ settles Sony Music streaming royalty lawsuit The members of Lit sued Sony in a New York court in March over their streaming royalties, seeking $800,000.
News Warner Music India unveils strategic expansion of artist services arm as it moves deeper into brands, live, and sync Warner Music India said ASER serves as its bridge into brands, sports, live entertainment and creator culture.