Music Business
Peanuts music catalog owner lands CBS licensing deal after ‘Linus and Lucy’ plays in Stephen Colbert’s Late Show finale
The proceeds from the CBS deal will be donated to World Central Kitchen, which provides meals to communities affected by natural disasters and civil unrest. Source
Ozcillex's Roster Demonstrates Collective Ascendance Amidst Strong A&R Signals
Recent data suggests a notable upward trajectory for artists signed to Ozcillex, with an average Spotify follower growth of 15%. This collective rise, exemplified by artists like Perry Patelski and Exhilarated Ego, may indicate a highly effective A&R strategy at the label.
Feedback MTUK x AFEM: Music Tech Pitch Competition
Feedback is Music Technology UK's recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room.
Warner Music India expands into Bengali music market leader with SVF Entertainment deal
Warner Music India has entered into a partnership with Kolkata-headquartered media conglomerate SVF Entertainment to gain a foothold in the Bengali music market. SVF Entertainment, which has produced over 180 […] The post is from Music Ally.
Warner Music India expands into Bengali music market with SVF Entertainment deal
Warner Music India has entered into a partnership with Kolkata-headquartered media conglomerate SVF Entertainment to gain a foothold in the Bengali music market. SVF Entertainment, which has produced over 180 […] The post is from Music Ally.
AFEM and MTUK host music tech pitch competition
Feedback is Music Technology UK's recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room.
BMG Acquires Chris Cheney Publishing Catalog
The new deal is announced just days after the Australian rock trio was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
BMG Buys Publishing Catalog of The Living End’s Chris Cheney
The new deal is announced just days after the Australian rock trio was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
Maria May addresses burnout and industry support in electronic music
Music agent Maria May (CAA) on what three decades in electronic music has taught her about burnout, boundaries, and the gap between how we develop artists and how we look after the people running the
Eminem Music Publisher's $109 Million Meta Lawsuit Allowed to Proceed
A judge declined to dismiss litigation over more than 200 songs in the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp music libraries.
Eminem Music Publisher Can Pursue $109 Million Meta Licensing Lawsuit, Judge Rules
A judge declined to dismiss litigation over more than 200 songs in the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp music libraries.
YouTube AI Lawsuit, Lionel Richie Trademark, Diddy Case Ruling & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, YouTube makes a surprising argument, Lionel Richie protects his voice, Diddy wins another civil case and much more.
YouTube AI Lawsuit, Lionel Richie Trademark, Diddy Case Ruling & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, YouTube makes a surprising argument, Lionel Richie protects his voice, Diddy wins another civil case and much more.
CBS Settles Copyright Dispute Over Colbert's 'Peanuts' Song Performance
The departing Late Night host jokingly hoped playing a Charlie Brown song wouldn't "cost CBS any money!" It apparently did.
The music industry is closing in on a billion global subscribers – with Spotify out in front
MIDiA Research estimates that the global subscriber count grew 10.1% YoY in 2025 Source
CBS Signs Deal to Avoid Legal Trouble From Stephen Colbert Playing Copyrighted ‘Peanuts’ Song
The departing Late Night host jokingly hoped playing a Charlie Brown song wouldn't "cost CBS any money!" It apparently did.
CBS Pays for "Peanuts" Music Use on "The Late Show"
The licensing fee was then donated to World Central Kitchen. CBS Paid Fee for The Late Show’s Unauthorized Use of Peanuts Music Liz Shannon Miller
CBS Paid Fee for The Late Show’s Unauthorized Use of Peanuts Music
The licensing fee was then donated to World Central Kitchen. CBS Paid Fee for The Late Show’s Unauthorized Use of Peanuts Music Liz Shannon Miller
Uptown Records Relaunches Under Republic Collective
The label, founded by the late Andre Harrell in 1986, will operate under the REPUBLIC Collective umbrella with a roster including G Herbo and Yung Miami.
Dawn Richard Abuse Lawsuit Against Diddy Dismissed
Richard’s claims against her former collaborator exceed the statute of limitations, a New York judge ruled