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Brazilian judge imposes global streaming ban on Adele’s ‘Million Years Ago’ in plagiarism dispute
A Brazilian judge has ordered the removal of Adele‘s song Million Years Ago from streaming platforms…
Universal Music Publishing boss Jody Gerson to receive GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Award
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson will be presented with the 2025…
Melanie Santa Rosa named Head of Copyright at Third Side Music
Canadian independent music publisher Third Side Music has named Melanie Santa Rosa as its new Head…
YouTube partners with Creative Artists Agency on AI deepfake recognition tools
YouTube will bring in talent from Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to help it build a tool…
4 observations on… Downtown’s $775 million sale to Universal Music Group
“Last Christmas, I gave you my heart. But the very next…” *RECORD SUDDENLY SCRATCHES* We interrupt…
SoundCloud launches $3.25-a-month Artist tier targeting ‘emerging and aspiring’ musicians
SoundCloud has announced a new ‘Artist’ subscription tier “to help emerging and aspiring musicians get their…
ATG Entertainment acquires Celebrity Attractions, expanding Broadway touring network
ATG Entertainment (formerly known as Ambassador Theatre Group) has acquired Celebrity Attractions, a touring Broadway presenter…
On Air signs deal with Universal’s Mercury Studios, bringing concerts by The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, others to streaming
Netherlands-headquartered pay-per-view concert streaming service On Air has signed a global licensing deal with Universal Music…
Martin Mills and IMPALA accuse Universal of ‘land grab’ over Virgin Music’s $775m Downtown acquisition
Europe’s trade association for indie labels, IMPALA, has criticized Virgin Music Group’s planned acquisition of Downtown…