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
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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
Sony Music Publishing Promotes Shane Knotts to SVP
Sony Music Publishing announced the promotion of?Shane Knotts to Senior Vice President, Global Royalites, effective immediately.?Based out of SMP�s Nashville office,?Shane will continue to report
Artists Who Lost Millions Without Publishing Rights
The music business has always been complicated, and for artists focused on creating, the business side can feel like a foreign language. Publishing is one
Artists Who Sold Catalogs Too Early
The catalog acquisition market has become one of the most active sectors in the music industry. Artists ranging from legacy icons to mid-career stars have
Radio Facts Top 10s: 56 Industry Entries
The�Radio Facts Top 10s�series launches April 1 as a 56-part rollout focused on the people, companies, and moves shaping the business right now. Each entry
Brandy Gets Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Brandy is finally getting her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The R&B icon, who has been one of the most influential voices in
Nick Phelps Secures 16 Placements on Netflix’s Temptation Island
Hip hop artist Nick Phelps just announced a massive sync win 16 placements secured on the new season of Temptation Island on Netflix. Phelps gave
AI Film Production: Make Features Under $10
3x Telly Award-winning Executive Producer Jeff Rivera just demonstrated something that would have seemed impossible a few years ago: he created a feature film-quality visual
MACRO Film Studios Signs Multiyear Sony Pictures Deal
Charles D. King and his MACRO Film Studios have closed a major deal that could reshape how Black-led content gets developed and distributed in Hollywood.
Music Producers: Ask Your Supervisor This First
Author, producer, and sync specialist Anthony Clint Jr. dropped a piece of sync wisdom this week that every producer, songwriter, and music publisher needs to
Monet Little Named Record Label Operations Manager at Create Music Group
Monet Little has announced her new position as Record Label Operations Manager at Create Music Group, one of the leading independent music distribution and rights
AI Steps in for Musicians’ Broken Mental Health System
Why More Music Pros Are Turning to ChatGPT When Therapy Fails A tighter feature on mental health, burnout, reinvention and why AI is becoming part
Another Radio Executive Exits the Industry on Own Terms
Michael Martin is leaving his role as SVP of Programming at Audacy on May 1, ending a 17-year career spanning CBS Radio, Entercom and Audacy.
2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Highlights (Photos)
On Thursday, March 26, the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards took center stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, gathering an unforgettable mix of legendary
Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert & More Celebrate No. 1 Hits
On March 17, BMI hosted Ella Langley, the rising star from SAWGOD/Columbia Records, for a major milestone at their Nashville office. This celebration marked her
Ty Myers Discusses Heavy On The Soul and Shares New Tracks
Last Thursday (3/12), BMI hosted a special gathering at its London office with PLATINUM-selling artist Ty Myers, known for his work as a singer-songwriter and
BMI’s Rooftop On The Row Returns
The highly anticipated eighth season of BMI�s Rooftop On The Row� series, presented by George Dickel Whisky, returns on April 21st. This exclusive, invitation-only event
10 AI Platforms Changing How Artists Work and Release Music
As controversial as the topic may be, we are in the age of artificial intelligence. According to reports, this year has seen 78% of companies