Cumulus Media Retains Mary Berner As CEO Post-Bankruptcy
Cumulus Media has solidified its leadership by reaching an agreement to retain Mary Berner as CEO following the company’s emergence from bankruptcy. The announcement, made...
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UMG Settles Copyright Dispute With Believe and TuneCore
Universal Music Group (UMG) has reached a settlement in its copyright infringement lawsuit against music distribution companies Believe and TuneCore. The lawsuit, filed in the...
YouTube Launches 24/7 Coachella 2026 TV Station
YouTube has announced the launch of a 24/7 TV station dedicated to covering the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026. This development marks...
WBUR Festival Sets Model For Public Radio Station Events
The WBUR Festival is making its return for a second year, drawing attention as a potential model for similar events hosted by public radio stations....
Spanish Broadcasting System Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS), a prominent player in the Hispanic media landscape, has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, according to recent filings. The company, which...
Universal Music Group Gets $64B Takeover Bid
Universal Music Group (UMG), a leading entity in the global music industry, has received a substantial takeover offer from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square, valued at...
Salt-N-Pepa Appeal Master Recordings Case vs UMG
Salt-N-Pepa have filed an opening appeal brief asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to revive their lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over...
Songtradr Consolidates B2B Music Brands Under MassiveMusic
Songtradr has unified its business‑to‑business music brands under the MassiveMusic name, creating a single, global-facing identity for its commercial music services. This move is designed...
Warner Music Group Acquires Revelator
Warner Music Group has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Revelator, an independent, business‑to‑business music platform focused on distribution, digital rights management, and royalty analytics....
UMG Launches €500M Share Buyback
Universal Music Group (UMG) has launched a share repurchase program of up to €500 million, underscoring the company’s confidence in its long‑term growth prospects and...
AI Streaming Fraud: The First Criminal Case
The Michael Smith case is not just a true‑crime curiosity; it is the first clear test of how U.S. prosecutors will treat AI‑enabled streaming manipulation...
Ezekiel Lewis Appointed CEO and Chairman of Epic Records
Ezekiel Lewis has been named Chairman and CEO of Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Group, in a move that formalizes his rise inside...
X seeks resolution from Cox ruling to end publisher lawsuit
X, an emerging player in the AI music industry, is looking to leverage a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth...
Audacy Initiates Layoffs Amid Industry Challenges
Audacy has begun a new wave of layoffs tied to a regional operating overhaul and the long tail of its post‑bankruptcy restructuring, with cuts hitting...
Cumulus and Saga Broadcasting to Delay Financial Reports
Cumulus Media and Saga Communications have announced plans to file their annual financial reports later than the regulatory deadline. According to records, both companies are...
Pophouse Acquires Tina Turner’s Music Catalog & NIL Rights
Pophouse, a prominent music and entertainment company, has acquired the music catalog and name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of the late Tina Turner. This...