Dionne Warwick Claims Rights Firm Stole Millions in Royalties
The singer’s lawyers describe AREC as “Aesop’s proverbial Wolf, cloaking itself in professional credibility while concealing its own self-interest”
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Live Nation and Justice Department Move to Settle in Antitrust Lawsuit
The concert giant will not be required to divest from Ticketmaster, a relationship that the DOJ argued constitutes a monopoly
Wasserman Agency Rebrands to The·Team
The company, formerly helmed by Casey Wasserman, is in the process of being sold
Topshelf Records Drops Ekko Astral
“We can no longer support Ekko Astral and will not be releasing their album,” the label wrote in a statement
Hayden Pedigo Signs to Sub Pop
The Texas Guitarist also shared that his next album is underway
Wednesday Leave Wasserman Over CEO’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Water From Your Eyes, Beach Bunny, and Sleigh Bells’ Alexis Krauss have also shared statements demanding Casey Wasserman be held...
TikTok Completes Deal to Create U.S. Entity and Avert Ban
Major investors Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX signed agreements to form the new joint venture
Bandcamp Announces Ban on AI Music
Music that is “generated wholly or in substantial part by AI” will now be taken down from the streaming service
Universal and Nvidia Promise New Partnership Is an “Antidote to AI Slop”
The latest in a string of contentious deals between major labels and artificial intelligence companies
Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg to Close in 2026
The venue's owners have decided not to renew the lease
YouTube Ditches the Billboard Charts
The streaming giant will no longer submit its numbers for consideration
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” Is Now the Longest-Running No. 1 Song in History
Mariah Carey’s holiday classic achieved a record-breaking 20th week at the top
Warner Joins Forces With AI Song Generator, Suno, That It Was Suing
After accusing Suno of illegally training artificial intelligence on its artists, Warner Music Group has made a licensing deal with...
Major Labels Sign Licensing Deals With AI Music Company Klay
Klay Vision Inc. is now the first artificial intelligence music startup to land deals with Warner, Universal, and Sony
Spotify Acquires WhoSampled, Announces Expanded Song Credits
The sample-sourcing website will continue to operate “as a standalone platform and brand,” according to a statement
