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Major Lazer will headline New Year's at the Bowl in Melbourne on Dec. 31, marking the group's first Australian show since 2015 as the festival returns for a second year at Sidney Myer Music Bowl and the surrounding Kings Domain gardens. The Diplo-founded act — now rounded out by Walshy Fire, Ape Drums and vocalist Amer
Why it matters: Review catalogue split sheets and ensure master recordings have registered ISRC/ISWC codes to capture all international mechanical royalties.
The Trump administration is reviving a competition reminiscent of The Apprentice at a government agency with a $1 million prize pool, according to a news report. Fox News reported that the Small Business Administration will host a pitch competition in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary that pits five&h
Why it matters: Focus short-form video hooks on the 15-second chorus climax to increase TikTok audio save rates and algorithmic sound page adds.
A Las Vegas jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of murder for orchestrating the killing of rap legend Tupac Shakur, ending one of the country’s most notorious cold cases nearly 30 years later. After just three hours of deliberation, jurors convicted Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, of facilitating the 1996
BigXthaPlug has received six months of deferred adjudication in connection with a 2025 unlawful weapon case in Dallas County, according to court documents. The Texas rapper, whose legal name is Xavier Landum, appeared in Dallas County Criminal Court No. 4 on Friday (Aug. 28) on a Class A misdemeanor charge of unlawfull
Suno is facing yet another copyright infringement lawsuit, this time alleging its popular AI music model was trained on regional Mexican hits in order to generate Spanish-language songs. The legal complaint was filed Monday (Aug. 31) by Gerencia 360 Music, an independent regional Mexican record label and publisher. It’
A composer who worked on The Lion King’s iconic “Circle of Life” must now repay nearly $40,000 in legal bills after filing a failed lawsuit against a comedian who joked about the song on a podcast. Comedian Learnmore Jonasi had demanded reimbursement from South African musician Lebo M after the composer quickly dropped
Ella Langley sits at No. 1 on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart for the 19th consecutive [...] The post Ella Langley Breaks Record For Most Consecutive Weeks At No. 1 On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Trey Pendley released his debut album, Signs of Life, on Friday (Aug. 28) via Leo33. Across [...] The post Trey Pendley Unveils Debut Album appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Jelly Roll guest hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week. During his time on the show, he gave a [...] The post Industry Ink: Jelly Roll, Cole Swindell, Mitchell Tenpenny, MTSU, CRS360 appeared first on MusicRow.com.
An appeals court has ruled that Bankroll Freddie’s rap lyrics were relevant evidence at his drug trafficking and gun possession trial. A Friday (Aug. 28) ruling from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirms Bankroll Freddie’s 12-and-a-half-year prison sentence for four criminal counts. The Arkansas rapper (born Fred
NSAI will open its 26th annual Song Contest on Sept. 1 at 12 p.m. CST. Entries can be submitted [...] The post NSAI Unveils Details For 27th Annual NSAI Song Contest appeared first on MusicRow.com.
The Grand Ole Opry dedicated Saturday night’s show to Dolly Parton. A portion of each ticket [...] The post Dolly Parton Honored During Star-Studded Opry Show appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Texas-based country singer Frankie Miller, who originated the evergreen “Blackland Farmer” [...] The post ‘Blackland Farmer' Hit Maker Frankie Miller Passes appeared first on MusicRow.com.
D4vd, the 21-year-old pop singer made famous by his 2022 hit “Romantic Homicide,” is facing first-degree murder charges for allegedly killing and dismembering the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors claim the musician, born David Anthony Burke, was having an illegal sexual relationship with the tee
D4vd has switched out his high-powered private attorneys for a public defender as he faces charges of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter told Billboard that a Los Angeles judge granted their motion to withdraw from the case on Monday (Aug. 31). They did not giv
Singer-songwriter Bridey Costello has signed a global publishing and strategic artist partnership [...] The post Bridey Costello Inks With Blue Harbor Music appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Jurors heard closing arguments on Monday (Aug. 31) in the murder trial over the killing of Tupac Shakur, with prosecutors telling them that Duane “Keffe D” Davis admitted to “hunting” the rapper — and that his later disavowals of his story “make no sense.” Wrapping up a two-wee
Breanne Miller, formerly of Martin, Allbee, Miller, Bryan & Associates LLC, has launched [...] The post Breanne Miller Launches Wayfinders, Inc. appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Flatland Cavalry are releasing a deluxe edition of their fifth studio album, Work Of [...] The post Flatland Cavalry Slates Deluxe LP 'Work Of Heart - Heartstrings' For October appeared first on MusicRow.com.
Jeff Tobias has been named Vice President of Sales at Mogul. In this role, Tobias leads the [...] The post Jeff Tobias Named VP Of Sales At Mogul appeared first on MusicRow.com.
The publishing units of Sony Music and Warner Music Group have filed a new copyright lawsuit against Anthropic, claiming the artificial intelligence giant “illegally harvested” more than 20,000 of their songs to train its models. The case, which follows a similar lawsuit by Universal Music Group, BMG and Round Hill, cl
The dismissal was without prejudice, leaving Dupri and his companies free to bring the claims again. Source
The publishing arms of all three major music companies are now litigating against the Claude maker Source
Spotify says the new structure will preserve Editorial's "distinct voice, expertise, and decision-making," while creating "a more connected Music team." Source
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BMG saw its revenue grow by 4.9% YoY to EUR €444 million (USD $518M) in the first half of 2026. On an organic basis – which strips out the impact of acquisitions, disposals, and currency effects – BMG's revenue was up 8.1% YoY in the period. That's according to new interim figures from BMG and … Continued Source
Tonherd is described as a "full-service, end-to-end music company offering everything from songwriting and production to release." Source
Vincey Productions' catalog spans more than three decades of South Indian music, with a focus on Tamil and Telugu Christian and devotional recordings Source
However, the judge denied the labels’ separate bid to add 61,026 recordings to the 560 already in suit Source
As part of the transaction, Authentic network partner Vince Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: VNCE) has acquired OVO's operating business and will oversee the brand's design, product development, merchandising, and retail stores. Source
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