Music Business
Trump Administration Sides with OpenAI in AI Copyright Case
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
‘NCT 127 Is Back’: K-Pop’s Mavericks Talk Contract Renewals & Being Uncompromising in Their ‘Neo’ Sound
The Seoul-based NCT subgroup just hit the 10-year mark. But despite enlistments and an evolving lineup, some things never change.
HYBE Chairman to Be Referred to Prosecutors Without Detention
The move would close a police investigation into the K-pop company's 2020 stock market listing that has been running since December 2024. Source
SM Entertainment and Tencent Music Launch Joint Venture STE
STE will develop and manage artists for the Greater China market, and says it's preparing a new Chinese idol group for a debut within two to three years Source
US Administration Sides with OpenAI in Fair Use Case
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
SM Entertainment and Tencent Music Launch Joint Venture STE
STE will develop and manage artists for the Greater China market, and says it's preparing a new Chinese idol group for a debut within two to three years Source
US Government Intervention in AI Copyright Case
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
M83 Announces New Album I Wrote You a Letter
Out September 25 via Anthony Gonzalez’s own Other Suns label
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Sony Music Publishing Achieves Record Market Share
With “Choosin' Texas” continuing to dominate the Hot 100, Sony Music Publishing broke a record.
From BMG and Concord’s completed merger to Anthropic’s multi-billion-dollar lawsuit… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
AEG tells judge Live Nation must sell Ticketmaster to “restore competition” in the live music market
The deadline to formally comment on Live Nation’s antitrust deal with the US Department Of Justice is today. Main rival AEG says the deal is no good and Live Nation should be forced to sell Ticketmaster. Elsewhere in ticketing news this week, touting developments in the US, Brazil and South Korea
Publishers Quarterly Q2 2026: Sony Earns Highest Market Share Ever Recorded With Ella Langley’s Help
With “Choosin' Texas” continuing to dominate the Hot 100, Sony Music Publishing broke a record.
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk to Be Referred to Prosecutors Without Detention
The move would close a police investigation into the K-pop company's 2020 stock market listing that has been running since December 2024. Source
SM Entertainment and Tencent Music Launch Joint Venture STE in Beijing
STE will develop and manage artists for the Greater China market, and says it's preparing a new Chinese idol group for a debut within two to three years Source
US Administration Supports OpenAI in Copyright Case, Impacting Music Industry
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
Forge Music Group Launches with Focus on Artist Collaboration
The new company, which has arms for management, publishing and a record label, was launched by four alums of The Revels Group and Coup D'État Music.
Forge Music Group Officially Launches: ‘Our Job Is to Bring Extraordinary People Together and Let Them Create’
The new company, which has arms for management, publishing and a record label, was launched by four alums of The Revels Group and Coup D'État Music.
TikTok is adding voice, polls and carousels to its comments
The battle between TikTok, Instagram and YouTube isn’t just about videos and views: it’s about engagement – and that’s also a key metric for music marketers judging the success of their campaigns and content. The post is from Music Ally.
British artists and labels hit by new EU taxes on small parcels
The increase in costs and red tape facing British artists wanting to tour the European Union since ‘Brexit’ are well known. But this summer, a different problem emerged for artists and labels selling physical music and merch to fans in the EU. The post is from Music Ally.