Connoisseur Clears FCC Hurdle in Bay Area Station Buyout
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
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Mediaco Digital Revenue Surges to Half of Q1 Sales
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
Disney+ and Hulu Expand Global Livestream Access to Major Festivals
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
Michael Jackson’s Biopic Boom Sends Catalog to Billboard Peak
Michael Jackson’s latest chart surge is a reminder that catalog can still drive the business at the highest level. Nearly two decades after his death,
Spotify Retires Viral Charts, Pushes Users to Viral Hits Playlist
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
Cleveland Marathon Brings Traffic Changes This Weekend
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
Urban One Reports Revenue Decline in First Quarter
Urban One reported a difficult first quarter for 2026, with revenue falling across every major division. Net revenue dropped to $77.7 million, down 15.8% from
UMG Expands 24/7 Mental Health Access for Artists and Songwriters
Universal Music Group is putting mental health support directly into the business infrastructure that artists, songwriters, and employees rely on, and that matters now because
Sumner County Considers Elementary School Boundary Changes
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,
Sony Music Publishing Wins Publisher of the Year at 2026 BMI Pop Music Awards
Sony Music Publishing and its songwriters were celebrated with top honors at the 2026 BMI Pop Music Awards, held on May 12 in Los Angeles, CA. Sony Music Publishing
Streetsboro Infrastructure Project Faces Major Delay
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
China Clears Tencent Music’s $2.4b Ximalaya Buyout With Five Key Limits on Exclusives and Pricing
China’s competition watchdog just greenlit Tencent Music Entertainment’s $2.4 billion takeover of Ximalaya, but slapped on five binding restrictions that directly shield rights holders from
Ye Ordered to Pay Six Figures for Uncleared Sample at Stadium Listening Party
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,
Paul Anka Honored as BMI Icon at 2026 BMI Pop Awards
PAUL ANKA HONORED AS A BMI ICON AT THE 2026 BMI POP AWARDS“luther” Named BMI Pop Song of the Year;Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter Each
BMI Announces Lineup for the BMI Stage at Lollapalooza 2026
BMI is thrilled to share the lineup for the 20th Anniversary of the BMI Stage at Lollapalooza from Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2.
Montgomery County Schools Face Major Budget Cuts
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
Charlotte Crown Launches Professional Basketball League Debut
A new professional basketball team is bringing elite competition to Charlotte as the Charlotte Crown prepares for its inaugural season in the UPSHOT League. According
Navy Warship Named After Cleveland City
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
Metro Chooses Bus Over Rail for Stadium
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
Atlanta EMTs Train Years for Hantavirus Outbreaks
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,
Virginia Launches Paid Family Medical Leave Benefits
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
Warner Chappell’s Guy Moot Makes History as First Publisher to Win U.k. Mits Award
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
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
Podcast and Programmatic Fuel iHeartMedia Revenue Gains
iHeartMedia reported stronger first-quarter performance, with total revenue reaching $884 million, up 9.6% year over year. The company also reduced its net loss to $95.6
Nashville Weather Personality Creates Culinary Forecast Show
A Nashville meteorologist has launched an innovative weather program that combines forecasting with cooking demonstrations, creating a unique approach to local broadcast content. WKRN News
