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Live Nation-ticketmaster Breakup Suddenly Viable After States Crush Them in Court

News DeskApril 15, 2026May 9, 2026

by News DeskApril 15, 2026May 9, 2026015

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...

Music Publishing

Artists Who Lost Millions Without Publishing Rights

Radio Facts StaffMarch 31, 2026May 9, 2026

by Radio Facts StaffMarch 31, 2026May 9, 2026022

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...

Music Business News

Mechanical Collective Sues Spotify for Royalties

Digital and Radio FactsMay 16, 2024May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsMay 16, 2024May 9, 2026013

The Mechanical Licensing Collective files lawsuit against Spotify for unpaid royalties, claiming the streaming giant underpaid by reclassifying premium plans as bundled offerings with audiobooks....

Music Business News

Musicnotes Hits $75M Artist Royalties Milestone

Digital and Radio FactsJune 5, 2018May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsJune 5, 2018May 9, 202608

Musicnotes reaches $75 million milestone in artist and songwriter royalties since 1999, demonstrating how sheet music downloads generate significantly higher payouts than streaming services....

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Radio Airplay: Should stations profit from artists without paying them?

Digital and Radio FactsJune 26, 2014May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsJune 26, 2014May 9, 202617

RadioFacts examines whether radio stations should profit from artist promotions without paying airplay royalties, following Charles Warfield's testimony at recent music licensing hearings....

Regional News

Kobalt Music Secures Growth Investment from MSD Capital

Digital and Radio FactsMarch 16, 2014May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsMarch 16, 2014May 9, 2026011

Kobalt Music Group secures major growth investment from MSD Capital, Michael Dell's investment firm. The music publisher's revenue grew 40% with clients including Paul McCartney...

Music Business News

WMG Names Kris Ahrend SVP of Recorded Music Rights

Digital and Radio FactsDecember 8, 2013May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsDecember 8, 2013May 9, 2026010

Warner Music Group promotes Kris Ahrend to Senior VP of Recorded Music Rights Administration, overseeing artist royalties, licensing, and catalog affairs....

Music Business News

NAB CEO’s Letter to Judiciary on Performance Fees

Digital and Radio FactsNovember 5, 2009May 9, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsNovember 5, 2009May 9, 202602

NAB President Gordon Smith responds to Congressional members regarding performance royalty legislation impacting radio stations and local communities....

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Live Nation-ticketmaster Breakup Suddenly Viable After States Crush Them in Court

Artists Who Lost Millions Without Publishing Rights

Mechanical Collective Sues Spotify for Royalties

Musicnotes Hits $75M Artist Royalties Milestone

Radio Airplay: Should stations profit from artists without paying them?

Kobalt Music Secures Growth Investment from MSD Capital

WMG Names Kris Ahrend SVP of Recorded Music Rights

NAB CEO’s Letter to Judiciary on Performance Fees

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