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Who Booked Coachella? The companies & data behind 2026's lineup
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On The Move: Tuma Basa Ends Eight-Year Run at YouTube; Kevin Shivers rises at THE·TEAM
Plus iHeart names its first-ever Multiplatform CEO, Andre Belcourt and Will Marshall join WME & more
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Plus iHeart names its first-ever Multiplatform CEO, Andre Belcourt and Will Marshall join WME & more
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Apr 3, 2026
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Vol 72 - I'll always put you first, I'm your three letter word
LISA live in Vegas, Bieber underplays LA, O-Rod is in her feels & Gucci Mane is safe.
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Mar 27, 2026
10 min read
Vol 71 - You always find some kind words for a subscriber
Primary snaps up Kobalt, Chance the Rapper wins $35, artists joining LinkedIn and Diplo is running to a city near you.
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Mar 20, 2026
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Vol 70 - You're the kind of newsletter, make a man reread some things
ROSTR introduces 2.0, Avex bets on Bruno, Lorde’s on her own team (and at Lolla) + someone tell us how to pronounce JAŸ-Z.
Culture & Lifestyle
Mar 13, 2026
10 min read
Vol 69 - I would ask you how you've been, it's all over NIF
Live Nation vs DOJ, Wass becomes THE·TEAM, Morrissleepy & let's protect Rihanna at all costs.
Sony Music and Universal Music Group Partner Up to Produce Music Festivals in Asia
The co-venture is specifically between the major labels’ Japanese wings
Harry Levin
Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 8, 2026
Radiohead’s ‘Motion Picture House: Kid A mnesia’ Installation to Debut at Coachella
The audiovisual presentation will then visit four cities
Harry Levin
Live
Apr 8, 2026
Miles Gersh Promoted to EVP, A&R at Warner Records
The exec played an instrumental role in the rise of Zach Bryan
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 8, 2026
Miles Gersh Promoted to EVP, A&R at Warner Records
The exec played an instrumental role in the rise of Zach Bryan
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 8, 2026
Chad Doerge Appointed President and Deputy CEO of Round Hill Music
The exec joins from AI-powered financial intelligence platform Aiera
Rod Yates
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Apr 8, 2026
Chad Doerge Appointed President and Deputy CEO of Round Hill Music
The exec joins from AI-powered financial intelligence platform Aiera
Rod Yates
Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 8, 2026
Ticketmaster Grows Face Value Resale Program with CashorTrade
Verified Ticketmaster concert tickets can now be resold on the fan-to-fan marketplace
Rod Yates
Live
Apr 8, 2026
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Verified Ticketmaster concert tickets can now be resold on the fan-to-fan marketplace
Rod Yates
Live
Apr 8, 2026
UMG Responds to Takeover Bid by Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square
The Board has “complete confidence” in the leadership of Sir Lucian Grainge
Rod Yates
Business & Finance
Apr 8, 2026
UMG Responds to Takeover Bid by Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square
The Board has “complete confidence” in the leadership of Sir Lucian Grainge
Rod Yates
Business & Finance
Apr 8, 2026
Wireless Festival Promoter Stands by Kanye West Booking
Meanwhile, more sponsors abandon the event, as government pressure intensifies
Rod Yates
Live
Apr 7, 2026
Wireless Festival Promoter Stands by Kanye West Booking
Meanwhile, more sponsors abandon the event, as government pressure intensifies
Rod Yates
Live
Apr 7, 2026
Music Publishers Move to Dismiss X’s Antitrust Suit
They argue the retaliatory suit lacks evidence and contains multiple flaws
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Apr 7, 2026
Music Publishers Move to Dismiss X’s Antitrust Suit
They argue the retaliatory suit lacks evidence and contains multiple flaws
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Apr 7, 2026
Pershing Square Makes $64 Billion Bid for Universal Music Group
If approved, the transaction could complete by the end of the year
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Apr 7, 2026
Pershing Square Makes $64 Billion Bid for Universal Music Group
If approved, the transaction could complete by the end of the year
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Apr 7, 2026
Kevin Shivers Named Co-President of Music at THE·TEAM
The exec reps a roster that includes Tyler, the Creator, Kid Cudi, and more
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 7, 2026
Kevin Shivers Named Co-President of Music at THE·TEAM
The exec reps a roster that includes Tyler, the Creator, Kid Cudi, and more
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 7, 2026
Atlantic Music Group and Fader Label Begin New “Multi-Level Partnership”
The two labels will also work on a 50/50 joint venture for signing new artists
Harry Levin
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Apr 7, 2026
UMG Settles “Industrial-Scale” Copyright Lawsuit Against Believe
UMG initially sought $500 million in damages against Believe
Harry Levin
Policy & Legal
Apr 6, 2026
Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 8, 2026
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Sony Music and Universal Music Group Partner Up to Produce Music Festivals in Asia
The co-venture is specifically between the major labels’ Japanese wings
Live
Apr 8, 2026
2 min read
Radiohead’s ‘Motion Picture House: Kid A mnesia’ Installation to Debut at Coachella
The audiovisual presentation will then visit four cities
Careers & People
Apr 8, 2026
1 min read
Miles Gersh Promoted to EVP, A&R at Warner Records
The exec played an instrumental role in the rise of Zach Bryan
Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 8, 2026
2 min read
Chad Doerge Appointed President and Deputy CEO of Round Hill Music
The exec joins from AI-powered financial intelligence platform Aiera
Live
Apr 8, 2026
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Ticketmaster Grows Face Value Resale Program with CashorTrade
Verified Ticketmaster concert tickets can now be resold on the fan-to-fan marketplace
Community & Social Impact
Apr 8, 2026
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OpenWav Launches Indie Financing Platform ‘OpenWav Artist Bank’
The initiative is backed by Swedish financing company Snafu Records
Business & Finance
Apr 8, 2026
1 min read
UMG Responds to Takeover Bid by Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square
The Board has “complete confidence” in the leadership of Sir Lucian Grainge
Live
Apr 7, 2026
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Wireless Festival Promoter Stands by Kanye West Booking
Meanwhile, more sponsors abandon the event, as government pressure intensifies
Policy & Legal
Apr 7, 2026
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Music Publishers Move to Dismiss X’s Antitrust Suit
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Pershing Square Makes $64 Billion Bid for Universal Music Group
If approved, the transaction could complete by the end of the year
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