Music Business
Paladin Artists Expands with New CEO and Potential Acquisition
The moves mark a significant expansion push for the independent live agency founded by Andy Somers and Steve Martin in 2021. Source
Warner Music Group Reports Q1 2026 Earnings
Warner Music Group published its calendar Q1 results today (May 7) Source
At Grammy Hall of Fame Event, Aaron Bay-Schuck Recalls the Advice Mo Ostin Gave Him About Running One of the Industry’s Most Respected Labels
Warner artists Teddy Swims and Josh Groban each performed two songs as part of the salute.
At Grammy Hall of Fame Event, Aaron Bay-Schuck Recalls the Advice Mo Ostin Gave Him About Running One of the Industry’s Most Respected Labels
Warner artists Teddy Swims and Josh Groban each performed two songs as part of the salute.
Tencent Music Addresses Copyright and AI Risks, Removes 250,000+ Songs
TME said it took down over 27,000 songs specifically involved in what it categorizes as "song theft," "song laundering," and "trend hijacking" Source
Paladin Artists Appoints Rick Levy as CEO, Eyes Entourage Talent Acquisition
The moves mark a significant expansion push for the independent live agency founded by Andy Somers and Steve Martin in 2021. Source
Feedback MTUK x AFEM: Music Tech Pitch Competition for Electronic Labels
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.
Kanye West Testifies in Sample Dispute, Emphasizes Generosity to Collaborators
Kanye West took to the witness stand yesterday in a copyright dispute over uncleared samples in early versions of his tracks ‘Hurricane’ and ‘Moon’. The rapper told the court that he is “very generous
Tencent Music Tackles AI Copyright Risks and Song Theft
TME said it took down over 27,000 songs specifically involved in what it categorizes as "song theft," "song laundering," and "trend hijacking" Source
Tencent Music Addressed Over 250,000 Songs Amid AI Copyright Concerns
TME said it took down over 27,000 songs specifically involved in what it categorizes as "song theft," "song laundering," and "trend hijacking" Source
Paladin Artists Names Rick Levy CEO, Explores Acquisition of Entourage Talent
The moves mark a significant expansion push for the independent live agency founded by Andy Somers and Steve Martin in 2021. Source
Tencent Music Addresses Copyright and AI Risks
TME said it took down over 27,000 songs specifically involved in what it categorizes as "song theft," "song laundering," and "trend hijacking" Source
NewJeans Members and HYBE Sued Over ‘How Sweet’: Songwriters Claim ‘Blatant Copying’
Four writers are suing for a share of royalties from the 2024 song, which hit No. 7 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.
NewJeans Members and HYBE Sued Over ‘How Sweet’: Songwriters Claim ‘Blatant Copying’
Four writers are suing for a share of royalties from the 2024 song, which hit No. 7 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.
Member Feature: Unison
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Unison's Publishing Rights Management
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Unison: Digital-First Publishing Rights Management
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
How It Was Made: Azumba -Mashamba
Azumba’s “Mashamba” dropped today on May 8, 2026, marking his debut on the Afro house label after releases with YHV Records, Cafe de Anatolia, and Ostowana Records. The track centers on melodic writing, organic percussion, and a low-end foundation built for club systems, with its title drawn from th
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Executive Turntable: Warner Music, AEG Presents Name New Korea Heads & More Industry Hires
Riser House, Oak View Group and Sexton Entertainment Group were among those to see new hires and promotions in the music industry.