All posts tagged "Music"
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12EntertainmentTravis Scott, SZA, Future sued for alleged copyright infringement over 2023 hit ‘Telekinesis’
We’re just a week into 2025, and the first blockbuster copyright infringement lawsuit of the year has already been filed in a...
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341Entertainment
Daniel Ek has cashed out over half-a-billion dollars in Spotify stock to date, banking another $28m this week
Spotify CEO and co-founder Daniel Ek has launched into 2025 with another significant financial move. Ek sold a further USD $27.8 million...
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5Entertainment
Derek Chang named President and CEO of Liberty Media
Live Nation’s largest shareholder Liberty Media has appointed Derek Chang as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Chang is a veteran executive...
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121Entertainment
Wise Music Group sells Digital Education division to Private Equity firm Achieve Partners
Wise Music Group’s Digital Education division has been acquired by Achieve Partners, a New York-based private equity firm that specializes in education-related...
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13Entertainment
Mike Ceglio appointed Vice President, Operations Strategy at TuneCore
Believe-owned distribution company TuneCore has named Mike Ceglio as the company’s new Vice President, Operations Strategy. Ceglio’s appointment was announced this week...
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20Entertainment
Paul Trueman joins Believe UK as Director of Artist Services
Paul Trueman has joined Believe UK as its new Director of Artist Services, while Joe Edwards has been named Head of Marketing. Both executives bring...
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40Entertainment
Song Exploder – Adrianne Lenker
“Sadness As a Gift” Adrianne Lenker is a singer and songwriter. She’s the lead singer of the critically acclaimed and beloved band...
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25Entertainment
Blackstone majority-acquires Citrin Cooperman, one of music’s biggest valuation firms
It’s one of the key valuation and advisory players in music’s blockbuster M&A market. Now, Citrin Cooperman (CC) has an interesting new...
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42Entertainment
ATG expands into Spain via acquisition of theater operator SOM Produce
Live entertainment company ATG has acquired Spain-based theater operator SOM Produce. Financial terms were not disclosed. ATG, majority-owned by Providence Equity Partners,...
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321Entertainment
Weston Hebert named Vice President of Global Touring at AEG Presents
Live music and events giant AEG Presents has named Weston Hebert as Vice President of Global Touring. Hebert joins the company from...
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58Entertainment
Kevin Shivers, James Rubin and Cristina Baxter join Wasserman Music’s leadership team
Live performance, touring and brand partnerships agency Wasserman Music has appointed three music industry executives from rival agency William Morris Endeavor (WME)...
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341Tech
Turn Up the Music With a Pair of AirPods Max While They’re Down to $400
Ready to upgrade your audio? The stylish AirPods Max are a great choice and one of the best headphones options on the market....
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361Entertainment
UK music streaming subscription revenues jumped 7.8% YoY in 2024 to $2.58bn – boosted by Spotify price rise
The amount of money spent on music subscriptions by UK consumers grew healthily last year, up 7.8% YoY. That’s according to new...
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‘The world is not going to stand still while the industry struggles with protectionism or pride.’
MBW Views is a series of exclusive op/eds from eminent music industry people… with something to say. Here, Andrea Czapary Martin, CEO, PRS...
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11Entertainment
Spotify nabs 48-hour exclusive for The Weeknd ‘Billions Club’ concert film
Spotify is exclusively premiering a concert film from superstar artist The Weeknd on its platform this week, as the streaming company expands...
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14Entertainment
US Justice Department pushes back on Trump’s TikTok ban extension plea
The US Department of Justice filed a response on Friday (January 3) urging the Supreme Court to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s request...
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23Entertainment
Discovery+ just raised prices in the US. Should Spotify follow suit? This graph tells its own story…
Video-on-demand service Discovery+ now costs more in the United States. The platform, which offers a catalog of over 70,000 ‘real life’ TV...
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Rani Hancock joins Kobalt Music as Head of US Creative
Kobalt Music has named Rani Hancock as Executive Vice President and Head of US Creative, reporting to Jeannette Perez, Kobalt’s President and...
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12Entertainment
Warner Music Group acquires Italy’s DWA Records – including Corona’s megahit ‘The Rhythm of the Night’
Warner Music Group has acquired Italo disco label DWA Records and its publishing arm Extravaganza, marking an expansion of its Italian music...
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22Entertainment
After buying London’s SARM Studios from producer Trevor Horn, Three Six Zero relaunches iconic recording facility following extensive refurb
In 2022, one of the most iconic recording facilities in London, SARM Music Village, was acquired by global artist management company Three...
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231Health
Warding off dementia means more reading, praying and listening to music: study
For long-term brain health, older adults might want to carefully consider how they spend their downtime, according to a new study. Researchers...
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58Entertainment
Universal Music doubles down on motion to dismiss Limp Bizkit lawsuit
Universal Music Group (UMG) filed a detailed reply on December 20, 2024, strengthening its arguments to dismiss a $200 million lawsuit brought...
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