Music Business
‘Involuntary Servitude’: Fuerza Regida Blasts Label Rancho Humilde in Latest Court Filing
The regional Mexican stars are pulling no punches as a legal battle with their label drags on, accusing it of trying to illegally keep them under a record deal.
BPI Calls for AI Licensing Boom
Record label trade group BPI has launched a new report on music and AI, setting out what it believes is needed to enable an “AI licensing boom” in the UK. It says the government should force more tran
Liv Buckley's Career in Music
This week, we caught up with Liv Buckley, who previously worked at the Korea Tourism Organisation and in video game PR, before moving into the music industry. She is now Communications Manager at ICE
Ticket Price Concerns Lead to Tour Cancellations
As Post Malone, Zayn, Pussycat Dolls and more cancel or postpone their tours, experts say elevated ticket prices and market competition are creating problems.
Have Ticket Prices Finally Gotten Too High? As Artists Pull Major Tours, Experts Say Problems Run Deeper
As Post Malone, Zayn, Pussycat Dolls and more cancel or postpone their tours, experts say elevated ticket prices and market competition are creating problems.
Kanye West Loses Sample Lawsuit, Claims Opponent Incurred Costs
Kanye West has lost his legal battle over an uncleared sample on a version of his ‘Donda’ track ‘Hurricane’ that was played at one of his 2021 listening parties. However, the rapper reckons the compan
Jermaine Jackson Told to Pay $6.5 Million After Failing to Contest Rape Case
A default judgment was delivered in a lawsuit accusing Jackson of a 1988 rape
Jermaine Jackson Told to Pay $6.5 Million After Failing to Contest Rape Case
A default judgment was delivered in a lawsuit accusing Jackson of a 1988 rape
Barry Weiss’s RECORDS promotes Andrew Saltman to SVP of Artist Development, Sara Gil to General Manager
The pair will lead label operations across RECORDS and its country imprint RECORDS Nashville Source
Avex 2025 revenues reach nearly $1 billion, driven by live entertainment
The Japanese publishing company reported $971 million in sales for its fiscal year 2025 as revenue from live events grew by 17%.
Avex 2025 Revenues Near $1 Billion on Strength in Live Entertainment
The Japanese publishing company reported $971 million in sales for its fiscal year 2025 as revenue from live events grew by 17%.
From Sony Music Publishing’s $4 billion catalog deal to Live Nation’s ‘blue dot fever’ rebuttal… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
Music Producers Guild launches new guide on producer deals
The Music Producers Guild launched a new Producer Deals Guide during The Great Escape in Brighton earlier today. Produced with CMU and the MMF, it explains how the deals agreed between studio producers and artists and labels work, and how they have changed as artists release music in different ways
US Copyright Office Head Suggests Copyright Law May Need Revision
The boss of the US Copyright Office was asked about the Supreme Court ruling in the major labels v Cox case in US Congress yesterday. She said it had reduced the “incentives” for internet companies to
Kanye West Loses Sample Lawsuit, Claims Opponent Incurred Costs
Kanye West has lost his legal battle over an uncleared sample on a version of his ‘Donda’ track ‘Hurricane’ that was played at one of his 2021 listening parties. However, the rapper reckons the compan
Russ honored with NMPA Gold & Platinum Recognition celebrating 26 certified songs
The plaque was presented by NMPA President & CEO David Israelite alongside Omar Grant, Senior Director of Creative at Sony Music Publishing Source
US Copyright Office Suggests Copyright Law Amendments
The boss of the US Copyright Office was asked about the Supreme Court ruling in the major labels v Cox case in US Congress yesterday. She said it had reduced the “incentives” for internet companies to
Kanye West's Sample Lawsuit Outcome and Warning
Kanye West has lost his legal battle over an uncleared sample on a version of his ‘Donda’ track ‘Hurricane’ that was played at one of his 2021 listening parties. However, the rapper reckons the compan
Chrome Hearts fashion brand drop lawsuit against Neil Young
It related to the use of the brand's name in Young's current backing group The Chrome Hearts
Chrome Hearts fashion brand drop lawsuit against Neil Young
It related to the use of the brand's name in Young's current backing group The Chrome Hearts