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May 14, 2026
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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”
Samsung Rejects Claims of ‘Intentional Misuse’ in $15 Million Dua Lipa Lawsuit
The electronics giant says it’s “open to a constructive resolution”
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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The Live World: KATSEYE Lines Up Tour, Primavera Shares Headliners
Plus this week's hottest tours, festival news, and cancellations
The Live World: KATSEYE Lines Up Tour, Primavera Shares Headliners
Plus this week's hottest tours, festival news, and cancellations
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Live
May 14, 2026
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May 8, 2026
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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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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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Vol 75 - Your newsletter pulls me right back in
HYBE under arrest, One Less Lonely Billie & d4vd sitch keeps getting worse and worse
Culture & Lifestyle
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.
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
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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
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
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
James Cullen
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
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
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
May 13, 2026
Combined BMG-Concord Music Company Appoints Björn Bauer CFO
The appointment takes effect upon completion of the merger
Rod Yates
Careers & People
May 13, 2026
Combined BMG-Concord Music Company Appoints Björn Bauer CFO
The appointment takes effect upon completion of the merger
Rod Yates
Careers & People
May 13, 2026
Warner Music Launches Atlantic Records Finland
The label will be led by Fredi Lundén and Kristiina Wheeler
Rod Yates
Business & Finance
May 13, 2026
Warner Music Launches Atlantic Records Finland
The label will be led by Fredi Lundén and Kristiina Wheeler
Rod Yates
Business & Finance
May 13, 2026
Apple Music Teams with Lady Gaga for ‘Mayhem Requiem’ Live Performance Film
Even non-subscribers will be able to watch the premiere on the platform
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
May 13, 2026
Apple Music Teams with Lady Gaga for ‘Mayhem Requiem’ Live Performance Film
Even non-subscribers will be able to watch the premiere on the platform
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
May 13, 2026
Universal Music Group Announces Two New Partnerships With Mental Health Organizations
The two orgs are Amber Health and Project Healthy Minds
Harry Levin
Community & Social Impact
May 13, 2026
Beatport Launches New Software Designed to Identify Music Played in Clubs
The tool is called Track ID, and it can identify tracks even if the audio has been manipulated
Harry Levin
Tech & Innovation
May 13, 2026
Kobalt Has Entered Into A New Partnership With LAA Music
LAA Music clients have demonstrated great success on TikTok
Harry Levin
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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’
Careers & People
May 14, 2026
1 min read
Bamboo Publishing Names Nancy Matalon Head of US Publishing
The move supports the company’s expanding global creative and collaboration strategy
Careers & People
May 14, 2026
1 min read
AEG Appoints Chelsea Cunningham and Justin Miller VPs of North American Venues
The pair will lead venue efficiency, revenue growth and capital improvements
Deals & Signings
May 13, 2026
2 min read
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
Culture & Lifestyle
May 13, 2026
1 min read
Barbara Frum & Michelle Martinez Join WME’s Contemporary Music Department
The additions strengthen WME’s contemporary music presence on both coasts
Careers & People
May 13, 2026
1 min read
WME Hires Three New Contemporary Music Agents
All three will work out of the agency’s London office
Marketing & Brand
May 13, 2026
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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
Careers & People
May 13, 2026
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Combined BMG-Concord Music Company Appoints Björn Bauer CFO
The appointment takes effect upon completion of the merger
Business & Finance
May 13, 2026
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Warner Music Launches Atlantic Records Finland
The label will be led by Fredi Lundén and Kristiina Wheeler
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Apple Music Teams with Lady Gaga for ‘Mayhem Requiem’ Live Performance Film
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