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The Live World: KATSEYE Lines Up Tour, Primavera Shares Headliners
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9 min read
Vol 77 - I think the newsroom is dead
Q1 reports are in, Met Gala shenanigans, ROSTR celebrates independent business week & blue dot fever cases are rising.
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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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Vol 75 - Your newsletter pulls me right back in
HYBE under arrest, One Less Lonely Billie & d4vd sitch keeps getting worse and worse
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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.
Netflix and AEG Presents are Producing a ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ Global Concert Tour
Whether HUNTR/X will perform and other details are sparse at the moment
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Taylor Swift, Beyoncé Releases Added to National Recording Registry
‘1989’ and ‘Single Ladies’ are among 25 new entries
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Taylor Swift, Beyoncé Releases Added to National Recording Registry
‘1989’ and ‘Single Ladies’ are among 25 new entries
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Awards & Milestones
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Justice, Gesaffelstein Managers Back New Music Biz Master’s Degree
The program targets emerging markets such as LATAM and Asia
Rod Yates
Community & Social Impact
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The program targets emerging markets such as LATAM and Asia
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Community & Social Impact
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UK Live Industry Frustrated by Delayed Action on Ticket Resale Caps
The legislation to combat ticket scalping has been deferred
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Policy & Legal
May 15, 2026
UK Live Industry Frustrated by Delayed Action on Ticket Resale Caps
The legislation to combat ticket scalping has been deferred
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
May 15, 2026
BMG Acquires the Publishing Interests of Australian Band Jet
The outfit are best known for 2003 hit ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
May 14, 2026
BMG Acquires the Publishing Interests of Australian Band Jet
The outfit are best known for 2003 hit ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
May 14, 2026
Bamboo Publishing Names Nancy Matalon Head of US Publishing
The move supports the company’s expanding global creative and collaboration strategy
Rod Yates
Careers & People
May 14, 2026
Bamboo Publishing Names Nancy Matalon Head of US Publishing
The move supports the company’s expanding global creative and collaboration strategy
Rod Yates
Careers & People
May 14, 2026
Universal Music India Partners with first.wav in Global Distribution Deal
The major will distribute the Mumbai-based indie company’s roster worldwide
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
May 14, 2026
Universal Music India Partners with first.wav in Global Distribution Deal
The major will distribute the Mumbai-based indie company’s roster worldwide
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
May 14, 2026
AEG Appoints Chelsea Cunningham and Justin Miller VPs of North American Venues
The pair will lead venue efficiency, revenue growth and capital improvements
Rod Yates
Careers & People
May 14, 2026
AEG Appoints Chelsea Cunningham and Justin Miller VPs of North American Venues
The pair will lead venue efficiency, revenue growth and capital improvements
Rod Yates
Careers & People
May 14, 2026
Fresh Ink: Roddy Ricch Reunites With The Shalizi Group, Big Loud Rock Adds MOD SUN
Plus other moves at Matador, The Golden Kids Group, Technicolour & more
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Deals & Signings
May 13, 2026
Barbara Frum & Michelle Martinez Join WME’s Contemporary Music Department
The additions strengthen WME’s contemporary music presence on both coasts
Rod Yates
Culture & Lifestyle
May 13, 2026
Barbara Frum & Michelle Martinez Join WME’s Contemporary Music Department
The additions strengthen WME’s contemporary music presence on both coasts
Rod Yates
Culture & Lifestyle
May 13, 2026
WME Hires Three New Contemporary Music Agents
All three will work out of the agency’s London office
Harry Levin
Careers & People
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Spotify Supercharges Wrapped to Feature Users’ All-Time Listening History
The initiative is part of the streamer’s 20th anniversary celebrations
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
May 13, 2026
Spotify Supercharges Wrapped to Feature Users’ All-Time Listening History
The initiative is part of the streamer’s 20th anniversary celebrations
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Marketing & Brand
May 13, 2026
Marketing & Brand
May 15, 2026
1 min read
Netflix and AEG Presents are Producing a ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ Global Concert Tour
Whether HUNTR/X will perform and other details are sparse at the moment
Awards & Milestones
May 15, 2026
1 min read
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé Releases Added to National Recording Registry
‘1989’ and ‘Single Ladies’ are among 25 new entries
Community & Social Impact
May 15, 2026
1 min read
Justice, Gesaffelstein Managers Back New Music Biz Master’s Degree
The program targets emerging markets such as LATAM and Asia
Policy & Legal
May 15, 2026
2 min read
UK Live Industry Frustrated by Delayed Action on Ticket Resale Caps
The legislation to combat ticket scalping has been deferred
Deals & Signings
May 14, 2026
1 min read
BMG Acquires the Publishing Interests of Australian Band Jet
The outfit are best known for 2003 hit ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’
Policy & Legal
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Samsung Rejects Claims of ‘Intentional Misuse’ in $15 Million Dua Lipa Lawsuit
The electronics giant says it’s “open to a constructive resolution”
Careers & People
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Bamboo Publishing Names Nancy Matalon Head of US Publishing
The move supports the company’s expanding global creative and collaboration strategy
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Universal Music India Partners with first.wav in Global Distribution Deal
The major will distribute the Mumbai-based indie company’s roster worldwide
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