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Prince Estate Lines up Rare Vault Tracks for ‘timeless’ Release

News DeskJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

by News DeskJune 4, 2026June 4, 202600

Prince’s estate is turning long-shelved recordings into a fresh rights and revenue moment with the announcement of Timeless, a 10-song compilation built entirely from unreleased...

Music Business News

Jermaine Jackson Seeks to Vacate $6.5 Million Assault Judgment

News DeskJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

by News DeskJune 4, 2026June 4, 202600

Jermaine Jackson is trying to erase a $6.5 million default judgment in a sexual assault lawsuit, a case that matters to rights holders because the...

Music Business News

Larry Jackson Sues to Unmask Anonymous Defamation Campaign

News DeskMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026

by News DeskMay 28, 2026May 28, 202600

Music executive Larry Jackson is taking legal action to identify the anonymous person or people behind what he calls a coordinated, malicious, and ongoing campaign...

Music Business News

Shamrock Capital Closes Over $810 Million Fund for Entertainment Ip

News DeskMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026

by News DeskMay 20, 2026May 20, 202600

For publishers, songwriters and rights holders, Shamrock Capital’s latest capital raise is a clear signal that entertainment IP continues to attract serious long-term money. The...

Music Business News

Suno Faces Another Copyright Suit Over the American Dollar Catalog

News DeskMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

by News DeskMay 19, 2026May 19, 202600

Suno is back in court, and for publishers, songwriters, and rights holders, the complaint lands on a blunt message: if an AI music tool trained...

Music Business News

Connoisseur Clears FCC Hurdle in Bay Area Station Buyout

News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

by News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 202600

For broadcasters, this is another clear sign that ownership limits are under pressure at the FCC, and Connoisseur Media is acting like the rules may...

Music Business News

Mediaco Digital Revenue Surges to Half of Q1 Sales

News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

by News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 202600

MediaCo’s latest quarter matters to publishers, songwriters, and rights holders because the company’s revenue mix has shifted sharply toward digital, even as its audio business...

Music Business News

Disney+ and Hulu Expand Global Livestream Access to Major Festivals

News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

by News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 202600

For publishers, songwriters and rights holders, the real news here is simple: three of Live Nation’s biggest festivals are getting wider digital reach at the...

Music Business News

Spotify Retires Viral Charts, Pushes Users to Viral Hits Playlist

News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

by News DeskMay 18, 2026May 18, 202600

Spotify has shut down its Viral 50 charts, and that matters for anyone watching how songs break, circulate and get surfaced on the platform. The...

Regional News

Cleveland Marathon Brings Traffic Changes This Weekend

News DeskMay 15, 2026

by News DeskMay 15, 202600

The Cleveland Marathon will impact traffic patterns and road access across the city this weekend, requiring residents and commuters to plan alternate routes. News 5...

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Sumner County Considers Elementary School Boundary Changes

News DeskMay 13, 2026

by News DeskMay 13, 202600

Sumner County school officials are exploring potential rezoning that could reshape elementary school attendance boundaries across the Tennessee district. According to WKRN News 2 ABC,...

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Streetsboro Infrastructure Project Faces Major Delay

News DeskMay 13, 2026

by News DeskMay 13, 202600

A key Ohio Department of Transportation infrastructure project in Streetsboro has encountered significant obstacles that could impact the community’s development timeline. News 5 Cleveland (WEWS...

Ye Ordered to Pay Six Figures for Uncleared Sample at Stadium Listening Party

News DeskMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026

by News DeskMay 13, 2026May 13, 202600

A Los Angeles jury has ruled against Ye in a copyright infringement case that carries serious implications for how artists handle samples at public events,...

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Montgomery County Schools Face Major Budget Cuts

News DeskMay 12, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 202602

Montgomery County Public Schools could see significant budget reductions as the Maryland district grapples with a substantial county-wide financial deficit. NBC4 Washington reports that education...

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Navy Warship Named After Cleveland City

News DeskMay 12, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 202603

The U.S. Navy’s USS Cleveland continues to honor the Ohio city’s legacy through its naval service, according to News 5 Cleveland (WEWS ABC). The warship...

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Metro Chooses Bus Over Rail for Stadium

News DeskMay 12, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 202603

Washington Metro officials are recommending a new bus line instead of a rail station to serve the proposed stadium site, according to NBC4 Washington. The...

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Atlanta EMTs Train Years for Hantavirus Outbreaks

News DeskMay 12, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 202606

Emergency medical teams in Atlanta have spent years preparing for the complex logistics of transporting patients infected with hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadly disease,...

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Virginia Launches Paid Family Medical Leave Benefits

News DeskMay 12, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 202605

Virginia workers will soon have access to paid time off for family emergencies and medical needs under a new state program that officially launches this...

Music Publishing

Warner Chappell’s Guy Moot Makes History as First Publisher to Win U.k. Mits Award

News DeskMay 12, 2026May 25, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 2026May 25, 2026023

Warner Chappell Music co-chair and CEO Guy Moot will receive the U.K.’s Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS) in 2026, becoming the first music publisher to...

Association of Music Offices Launches to Boost Local Us Music Ecosystems Nationwide

News DeskMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026

by News DeskMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026028

Music Offices Unite to Build Local Industry Power Publishers and songwriters could see new business opportunities from a national effort designed to make local music...

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FIFA World Cup Trophy Makes Dallas Area Stop

News DeskMay 11, 2026

by News DeskMay 11, 202607

The iconic FIFA World Cup trophy made a rare appearance in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, giving local soccer fans and community members a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...

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Smart Grocery Shopping Tips Combat Rising Food Costs

News DeskMay 11, 2026

by News DeskMay 11, 202604

Consumer advocate Clark Howard shared essential money-saving strategies to help families stretch their grocery budgets amid persistent inflation. According to WSB-TV ABC 2 in Atlanta,...

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Championship Trophy Arrives Via Helicopter in Charlotte

News DeskMay 11, 2026

by News DeskMay 11, 202607

The 2026 Truist Championship trophy made a dramatic entrance into Charlotte via helicopter delivery, creating buzz around the upcoming golf tournament. According to WBTV CBS...

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Senior Spotlight Series Launches in Baton Rouge

News DeskMay 11, 2026

by News DeskMay 11, 202608

WBRZ News 2 ABC has launched a weekly Senior Spotlight series to celebrate and honor older adults in the Baton Rouge community. The television station’s...

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Chamblee Apartment Fire Forces Residents From Homes

News DeskMay 11, 2026

by News DeskMay 11, 202605

A fire at an apartment complex in Chamblee has left multiple families without homes, creating an urgent housing crisis for affected residents. According to WSB-TV...