Universal partners with kids video company Moonbug Entertainment
Universal Music will provide worldwide distribution, publishing and licensing services to Moonbug Entertainment, the company behind CoComelon, Little Baby Bum and Blippi.…
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Lana Del Rey and Anderson .Paak prohibit posthumous releases
Lana Del Rey says her will bans posthumous releases of her unreleased music, after Anderson .Paak showed a tattoo with a similar demand.…
One Liners: Emeli Sandé, TuneCore, Aaliyah, more
Quick-hit round-up of deals, appointments and releases, including Emeli Sandé signing to Chrysalis and TuneCore appointing Sarah Wilson as UK head.…
Movie companies file repeat infringer lawsuits against two more ISPs
A group of independent film producers has filed repeat infringer lawsuits against RCN and Grande Communications, following a similar case against Wide Open West.…
Nova Twins sign with Marshall Records
Nova Twins have signed a deal with Marshall Records, the label run by the Marshall amps company, while remaining connected to the 333 Wreckords Crew.…
Sentric signs William Orbit
Sentric Music has signed William Orbit to a worldwide publishing administration deal covering his catalogue and future compositions, including a new album due next year.…
Downtown founder Justin Kalifowitz moves to Exec Chairman role, as Andrew Bergman becomes CEO
Downtown Music Holdings founder Justin Kalifowitz is moving to Executive Chairman, with COO Andrew Bergman becoming CEO from 1 Sep.…
Attitude Is Everything calls for reviving live sector to keep accessibility a priority
A survey by Attitude Is Everything found disabled and neurodivergent music fans want to return to live events but have safety and accessibility concerns.…
One Liners: Rolo Tomassi, Bastille, DVSN & Ty Dolla $ign, more
A roundup of music industry deals, appointments and releases, including Rolo Tomassi's signing to eOne Heavy and Warner Chappell's deal with CeeBeats.…
Tencent Music boss says regulator ruling will "impact" on the business, but remains optimistic
Tencent Music Entertainment's Executive Chairman Cussion Pang has said the company accepts a Chinese regulator's ruling ending its exclusive licensing deals, while expecting some business impact.…
SPAC that tried to buy 10% of Universal Music sued for not being a proper SPAC
A shareholder has sued Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, arguing it operates as an investment company and should face additional regulation.…
Blink 182 avoid liability for security guard injury at 2016 show
A lawsuit against Blink 182 and Live Nation over a security guard's eye injury at a 2016 Ohio show has been dismissed.…