Music Industry
Universal Music Revenue Flat Amid Light Release Schedule; Expands Buyback Program
UMG's board approved plans to double its share buyback program to 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) and sell half of UMG's stake in Spotify.
BTS' Return Boosts HYBE to Record Q1 Revenue
The company reported first-quarter revenue of 698.3 billion KRW ($470.2 million), largely driven by the K-pop group's hugely anticipated comeback.
Siblings File Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Estate Alleging Sexual Assault and Grooming
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
BTS’ Return Lifts HYBE to Its Highest-Ever Q1 Revenue Tally
The company reported first-quarter revenue of 698.3 billion KRW ($470.2 million), largely driven by the K-pop group's hugely anticipated comeback.
Universal Music Reports Flat Quarterly Revenue of $3.3 Billion on Light Release Schedule
UMG's board approved plans to double its share buyback program to 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) and sell half of UMG's stake in Spotify.
Universal Music Reports Quarterly Revenue of $3.3 Billion on Light Release Schedule
UMG's board approved plans to double its share buyback program to 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) and sell half of UMG's stake in Spotify.
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Michael Jackson Estate by Siblings
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
Sony Music wins copyright and performer rights battle with the estates of Jimi Hendrix’s bandmates
Sony has won its legal battle with the estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, both members of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The estates said Sony was infringing the late musicians’ rights by distributing the band’s recordings, but the high court says - based on a 1966 agreement - that’s not true
Primary Wave Secures $2.2 Billion for Music Catalog Investments
The publishing giant called it "the largest dedicated closed-end music royalties fund raised to date" in a press release.
Tame Impala and JENNIE's 'Dracula' Tops Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart
The song replaces sombr's "Back to Friends" there and continues to rule Hot Dance/Electronic Songs.
Tupac Shakur Lawsuit Alleges Diddy's Involvement in Murder
The case doesn't name Diddy as a defendant, but repeatedly claims that new evidence — and old song lyrics — tie him to the long-unsolved murder.
Michael Jackson Estate Faces Sexual Assault Lawsuit from "Second Family"
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
Tupac Shakur Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claims Netflix Doc Suggests Diddy Was ‘Involved in the Murder’
The case doesn't name Diddy as a defendant, but repeatedly claims that new evidence — and old song lyrics — tie him to the long-unsolved murder.
Tupac Shakur’s family file wrongful death lawsuit, seeking unspecified damages
It alleges that he was not shot out of “mere retaliation for a prior altercation”, but the alleged murder was instead part of a “complex conspiracy”
UK government should clarify whether it’s investing in AI companies that use unlicensed training data, say campaigners
The UK government has set up a Sovereign AI Unit to support British AI companies. But it’s not clear if supported companies are obliged to get licences for any copyright protected works used in AI training. That’s a problem and a missed opportunity according to House Of Lords member Beeban Kidron
Tame Impala and JENNIE’s ‘Dracula’ Stakes Its Claim at No. 1 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart
The song replaces sombr's "Back to Friends" there and continues to rule Hot Dance/Electronic Songs.
Primary Wave Raises Additional $2.2 Billion For Song Catalog Investments
The publishing giant called it "the largest dedicated closed-end music royalties fund raised to date" in a press release.
Ella Langley’s Strong 2nd Week for ‘Dandelion’ Puts Her in Rare Company With Taylor Swift & Beyoncé
The country star holds at No. 1 on both Top Country Albums and the Billboard 200.
Keke Palmer to Host Billboard Women in Music 2026
The multi-hyphenate told Jimmy Kimmel that she's excited about the show's honorees, especially the KPop Demon Hunters singers, whose music took her house "by storm" this year.
Siblings Detail Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February