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May 6, 2026
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Indie Music Community Rails Against Copyright Office Over 43% Fee Hike
A2IM leads a coalition of music organizations opposing the leap in registration fees

Indie Music Community Rails Against Copyright Office Over 43% Fee Hike
A2IM leads a coalition of music organizations opposing the leap in registration fees

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Policy & Legal
May 6, 2026

Deals & Signings
May 6, 2026
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Fresh Ink: Bea Miller Signs With Republic, Bella Poarch Launches Imprint Under Last Gang & MNRK Music
Plus other moves at Warner Chappell, UMPG, Big Loud Rock & more

Fresh Ink: Bea Miller Signs With Republic, Bella Poarch Launches Imprint Under Last Gang & MNRK Music
Plus other moves at Warner Chappell, UMPG, Big Loud Rock & more

James Cullen
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May 1, 2026
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Vol 76 - I got news I wanna talk about
Concord and BMG team up, UMG sells stake in Spotify, ORod announces new tour & new Ari album otw.
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Apr 17, 2026
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Vol 74 - You know all the words to "New Industry Friday" and I know why you read them
d4vd is arrested (finally), Live Nation is ruled an illegal monopoly & K-pop frenemies join forces on new festival.
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Apr 10, 2026
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Vol 73 - If you're gonna read me, better read me to the moon and back
Coachella weekend 1 is here, Wire(less) gets cut & what’s going on with UMG?

Sony Music Broadens Partnership with German Rap Label Two Sides
Founder Lucas Teuchner will take on an advisory role for the major

Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
May 6, 2026

Sony Music Broadens Partnership with German Rap Label Two Sides
Founder Lucas Teuchner will take on an advisory role for the major

Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
May 6, 2026

UnitedMasters Taps Alessandro 'Moz' Moro to Head UK Division
Adds Grace Carter and Kid Apollo to its artist roster

Rod Yates
Careers & People
May 6, 2026

UnitedMasters Taps Alessandro 'Moz' Moro to Head UK Division
Adds Grace Carter and Kid Apollo to its artist roster

Rod Yates
Careers & People
May 6, 2026

Jonathan Lee appointed Managing Director of AEG Presents Korea
The promoter continues to expand its international presence

Rod Yates
Careers & People
May 6, 2026

Jonathan Lee appointed Managing Director of AEG Presents Korea
The promoter continues to expand its international presence

Rod Yates
Careers & People
May 6, 2026

Live Nation Registers $3.8BN Q1 Revenue, Up 12% YoY
But the touring giant posted a Q1 loss due to ‘legal accrual’

Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
May 6, 2026

Live Nation Registers $3.8BN Q1 Revenue, Up 12% YoY
But the touring giant posted a Q1 loss due to ‘legal accrual’

Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
May 6, 2026

Las Vegas Sphere Revenue Increases by 40% in Q1 2026
This is a stark shift for the state-of-the-art arena, which reported a $500 million loss in its first year

Harry Levin
Awards & Milestones
May 6, 2026

Paladin Artists Names Rick Levy CEO, Eyes Entourage Talent Acquisition
Paladin reps artists such as Blondie, David Gilmour and more

Rod Yates
Culture & Lifestyle
May 5, 2026

Paladin Artists Names Rick Levy CEO, Eyes Entourage Talent Acquisition
Paladin reps artists such as Blondie, David Gilmour and more

Rod Yates
Culture & Lifestyle
May 5, 2026

RCN’s Legal Fight With UMG, Sony, and WMG Put on Hold
The Supreme Court’s decision in the Cox v. Sony case looms large

Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
May 5, 2026

RCN’s Legal Fight With UMG, Sony, and WMG Put on Hold
The Supreme Court’s decision in the Cox v. Sony case looms large

Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
May 5, 2026

Federal Judge Sends Spotify ‘Payola’ Lawsuit to Arbitration, Halts Case
The streaming giant had been accused of taking a pay-for-play approach

Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
May 5, 2026

Federal Judge Sends Spotify ‘Payola’ Lawsuit to Arbitration, Halts Case
The streaming giant had been accused of taking a pay-for-play approach

Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
May 5, 2026

Reunion Tour Axed: Pussycat Dolls Cancel North America Run
The group made the call after “taking an honest look” at the dates

Rod Yates
Live
May 5, 2026

Reunion Tour Axed: Pussycat Dolls Cancel North America Run
The group made the call after “taking an honest look” at the dates

Rod Yates
Live
May 5, 2026

Suno Prepares Series D Fundraise Targeting $5 Billion+ Valuation
This despite being embroiled in expensive copyright litigation

Rod Yates
Business & Finance
May 5, 2026

Suno Prepares Series D Fundraise Targeting $5 Billion+ Valuation
This despite being embroiled in expensive copyright litigation

Rod Yates
Business & Finance
May 5, 2026

On The Move: Paladin Artists Names Rick Levy CEO, Another Management Company Expands Team
Plus moves at Kobalt, Dirty Hit and more

Sofia Altamura
Careers & People
May 5, 2026

Leslie Ahrens Appointed Kobalt’s MD and EVP, Creative For Latin America
Ahrens will oversee major artists including superstar Karol G

Harry Levin
Careers & People
May 5, 2026

Deals & Signings
May 6, 2026
1 min read
Sony Music Broadens Partnership with German Rap Label Two Sides
Founder Lucas Teuchner will take on an advisory role for the major

Careers & People
May 6, 2026
1 min read
UnitedMasters Taps Alessandro 'Moz' Moro to Head UK Division
Adds Grace Carter and Kid Apollo to its artist roster

Careers & People
May 6, 2026
1 min read
Jonathan Lee appointed Managing Director of AEG Presents Korea
The promoter continues to expand its international presence

Policy & Legal
May 6, 2026
1 min read
Live Nation Registers $3.8BN Q1 Revenue, Up 12% YoY
But the touring giant posted a Q1 loss due to ‘legal accrual’

Awards & Milestones
May 6, 2026
1 min read
Las Vegas Sphere Revenue Increases by 40% in Q1 2026
This is a stark shift for the state-of-the-art arena, which reported a $500 million loss in its first year

Culture & Lifestyle
May 6, 2026
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Rolling Stones Announce 25th Album, ‘Foreign Tongues’
The record features Paul McCartney and Robert Smith of The Cure, among others

Culture & Lifestyle
May 5, 2026
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Paladin Artists Names Rick Levy CEO, Eyes Entourage Talent Acquisition
Paladin reps artists such as Blondie, David Gilmour and more

Policy & Legal
May 5, 2026
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RCN’s Legal Fight With UMG, Sony, and WMG Put on Hold
The Supreme Court’s decision in the Cox v. Sony case looms large

Policy & Legal
May 5, 2026
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Federal Judge Sends Spotify ‘Payola’ Lawsuit to Arbitration, Halts Case
The streaming giant had been accused of taking a pay-for-play approach

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May 5, 2026
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Reunion Tour Axed: Pussycat Dolls Cancel North America Run
The group made the call after “taking an honest look” at the dates
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