Jam Master Jay Murder Case Moves Forward as Third Defendant Pleads Guilty
A quarter-century after DJ Jam Master Jay’s death, the case that has haunted the hip-hop community is finally seeing resolution. Jay Bryant’s guilty plea on...
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Concord Acquires Mothership Music Publishing Assets and Songwriter Roster
Publishers and songwriters chasing global scale in a consolidating market just got a blueprint: Concord’s buy of Mothership Music Publishing hands over more than 5,000...
UMG’s Everything Jazz Platform Centralizes Catalog, Storytelling for Global Audience
Universal Music Group has built a direct-to-fan jazz destination that bypasses traditional streaming gatekeepers, giving labels and rights holders a new channel to monetize premium...
Spotify Launches Beta Ai Disclosure Tool in Song Credits Sparking Publisher Transparency Fears
Publishers and songwriters face immediate risks as Spotify’s new beta feature spotlights voluntary AI credits in Song Credits, potentially devaluing human-created lyrics and production if...
Music Radio Podcast Ads Stagnate at 1.3% Growth Despite Podcast Surge in 2025
Publishers and songwriters staring down another year of flat ad revenues in music, radio and podcasts face a stark reality: their digital income streams are...
Live Nation Antitrust Loss Reshapes Live Sector as Warner Eyes Latin and Veterans Launch 26.2
Publishers and songwriters stand to gain leverage in a live music ecosystem cracked open by Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s antitrust defeat, where jury findings of...
Pershing Square’s $10b IPO Could Reshape Music Industry Power Dynamics
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square is raising up to $10 billion through a dual IPO while simultaneously pursuing a $64 billion unsolicited takeover of Universal Music...
Zelus: Phoenix Ai Station Hires Human Manager to Evolve Brand Equity for Music Discovery
As publishers and songwriters watch AI voices flood airwaves without a dime in performance royalties for recordings, Zelus Media Group’s hire of a human station...
Concord Partners With Victor Victor to Manage Pop Smoke and Ski Mask Catalogs in Hip-hop Push
Publishers and rights holders in hip-hop now have a powerhouse alliance to watch as Concord, a major independent music company, dives deeper into rap catalog...
Ye Postpones Marseille Concert Amid French Government Ban Threat on Comeback Tour
Ye’s indefinite postponement of his Marseille show slams the brakes on a key revenue stream for publishers and rights holders banking on his comeback catalog...
Prosecutors Label Big30 Flight Risk Over Pending Seven-figure Label Deal
Publishers and rights holders must now factor in how pending major label contracts can torpedo artist bond releases, turning lucrative advances into federal arguments for...
Publishers Eye Massive Royalties From Chris Brown Usher R&b Tour Dream Setlist
Publishers and songwriters stand to cash in big from The R&B (Raymond & Brown) Tour, as this 33-date Live Nation-produced juggernaut spotlights a treasure trove...
Spotify and Majors Win $322m Default Judgment Against Anna’s Archive Shadow Library
Publishers and songwriters face nonstop digital piracy threats that bleed royalties dry, and this $322 million default judgment against Anna’s Archive delivers a blueprint for...
Live Nation-ticketmaster Breakup Suddenly Viable After States Crush Them in Court
Publishers and songwriters locked into Live Nation’s concert ecosystem face a seismic shift if a court forces Ticketmaster’s divestiture, potentially unlocking fairer ticketing that boosts...
Pooh Shiesty Attorney Counters Claim of Forced Gucci Mane Contract at Staples With Lyrics Print Defense
Publishers and rights holders must scrutinize every contract allegation in high-stakes rap cases like Pooh Shiesty’s, where a simple Staples visit twists into claims of...
Coachella 2026 Surprise Guests Ignite Catalog Revenue for Publishers and Rights Holders
Publishers and songwriters stand to cash in big from Coachella 2026’s nostalgia-fueled guest spots that revived millennial hits and exposed them to massive crowds, proving...
Justin Bieber’s Coachella Headline Ignites Massive Streaming Surge for Publishers and Songwriters
Publishers and songwriters holding stakes in Justin Bieber’s deep catalog are cashing in big right now, as his Coachella headline detonated a streaming explosion that...
Berklee College Of Music Faces Student Backlash Over AI Music Course
Berklee College of Music is currently facing a wave of student opposition regarding its recently introduced course on artificial intelligence in music. The course, which...
Socan Reports Record $587 Million In Collections For 2025
The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) has announced that its collections reached an unprecedented $587 million in 2025. This milestone...
Dave Chappelle Revitalizes Ohio Radio Station With Building Restoration
Comedian Dave Chappelle has taken a significant step in preserving local culture by contributing to the restoration of a historic building housing a radio station...
Latin Music Revenue In The US Surpasses $1 Billion
Latin music in the United States has reached a significant milestone, with revenue hitting $1 billion at wholesale value for 2025, according to the Recording...
Streamguys and APM Launch Inform Ad Network for Public Radio
StreamGuys, a prominent provider of streaming media services, and American Public Media (APM), one of the largest producers of public radio programming, have announced the...
Townsquare Media Boosts Local Engagement With Executive Visits
Townsquare Media, a prominent player in the local media landscape, has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening its community ties through a series of...
BIA Raises 2026 Local Radio Ad Revenue Forecast on Political Surge
BIA Advisory Services has updated its forecast for local radio advertising revenue in 2026, projecting an increase driven primarily by anticipated political advertising strength. This...
Cumulus Media Bankruptcy Plan Faces Royalty Challenges
Cumulus Media’s bankruptcy proceedings have hit a snag as objections have been raised concerning the treatment of royalty payments and the release of claims. According...