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Global Recorded Music Retail Revenue to Top $121 Billion by 2033, MIDiA Report Says

Vinyl sales; streaming revenue from social, fitness and gaming; and labels' share of areas like branding, merch and touring could top $18 billion, new report says.

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Diddy's Countersuit Over Netflix Documentary Footage

The imprisoned mogul is finally suing over 50 Cent’s Netflix documentary, but his lawsuit doesn’t actually target the streaming giant or his archnemesis.

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Diddy Says Producer Stole Footage For 50 Cent’s Netflix Documentary In New Countersuit

The imprisoned mogul is finally suing over 50 Cent’s Netflix documentary, but his lawsuit doesn’t actually target the streaming giant or his archnemesis.

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After Universal and Merlin deals, Spotify inks agreement with Kobalt for AI-powered ‘fan-made’ covers and remixes

It is the first deal for the tool with a music publisher outside Universal Music Group. Source

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With 60% of revenue from post 2020-releases, Saregama is “now a new age IP company”

As the home of most of the Hindi film soundtracks released between the 1940s and ’70s, Saregama is perceived as a label best known for its vast catalogue of classic […] The post is from Music Ally.

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With 60% of revenue from post 2000-releases, Saregama is “now a new age IP company”

As the home of most of the Hindi film soundtracks released between the 1940s and ’70s, Saregama is perceived as a label best known for its vast catalogue of classic […] The post is from Music Ally.

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With 60% revenue from post 2000-releases, Saregama is “now a new age IP company”

As the home of most of the Hindi film soundtracks released between the 1940s and ’70s, Saregama is perceived as a label best known for its vast catalogue of classic […] The post is from Music Ally.

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Travis Barker’s new doc is out today - here's 8 other drummers whose incredible stories deserve to be told on screen

From overcoming severe adversity and industry exploitation to battling stage fright, sexism, and sudden loss, these stories demand to be seen

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Michael Jackson Child Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Dismissed in Favor of Arbitration

A federal judge cited a 2019 settlement between the Jackson estate and Edward, Dominic, Marie-Nicole, and Aldo Cascio. Michael Jackson Child Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Dismissed in Favor of Arbitration Eddie Fu

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Val Pensa Launches Moonstruck Management & Marketing Firm

Pensa, who was head of marketing at RCA for five years, is a multi-time Women In Music honoree.

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Global Recorded Music Revenue Projected to Soar

Vinyl sales; streaming revenue from social, fitness and gaming; and labels' share of areas like branding, merch and touring could top $18 billion, new report says.

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Podcast Explores Significance of No. 2 Hits

This 'Greatest Pop Stars' podcast episode looks at our staff's recently published 100 Best No. 2 Hits list.

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Michael Jackson child sex trafficking lawsuit thrown out of court

"Although the allegations are horrific, the court is without discretion to do aught but enforce the language of the arbitration clause"

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What Does Our List of the Best No. 2 Hits Say About What a No. 2 Hit Means — And Does It Still Mean the Same Thing Today? Greatest Pop Stars Podcast

This 'Greatest Pop Stars' podcast episode looks at our staff's recently published 100 Best No. 2 Hits list.

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Global Recorded Music Revenue to More Than Double By 2033, MiDiA Report Says

Vinyl sales; streaming revenue from social, fitness and gaming; and labels' share of areas like branding, merch and touring could top $18 billion, new report says.

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Global Recorded Music Retail Revenue to Top $121 Billion by 2033, MIDiA Report Says

Vinyl sales; streaming revenue from social, fitness and gaming; and labels' share of areas like branding, merch and touring could top $18 billion, new report says.

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Former RCA Executive Val Pensa Launches Moonstruck Management & Marketing Firm

Pensa, who was head of marketing at RCA for five years, is a multi-time Women In Music honoree.

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AFEM Joins Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Deals

AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.

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Electronic Music Release Lifecycle Explored

Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.

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Kobalt Signs Licensing Deal With Spotify for AI Fan Remixing Tool

The indie publishing giant is the latest company to sign such an agreement with the streaming platform following recent pacts with UMG and Merlin.