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Monotronic Takes Legal Action Against Pangea Entertainment Over Distribution Failures
Indie band Monotronic sues Pangea Entertainment and A&R Worldwide over allegations the companies failed to deliver marketing and distribution services promised under a 2024 consulting agreement.
Journey's Farewell Tour Won't Feature Steve Perry, Former Singer Makes Clear
Steve Perry dismisses reunion rumors with Journey's farewell tour in a direct social media post, despite keyboardist Jonathan Cain's recent comments suggesting the former singer was considering the opportunity.
Imagine Dragons Departs Wasserman as Agency Seeks New Ownership
Imagine Dragons has left Wasserman talent agency as the company pursues a sale following founder Casey Wasserman's resignation announcement.
Music Industry Shuffles: Promotions and New Hires Across Major Labels and Distributors
Music industry veterans earn promotions while major labels and distributors make significant management moves; Culture Wave, Warner Chappell, Hybe, and others announce roster changes in February 2026.
Virgin Music Closes $775M Downtown Deal After 14-Month Wait
Universal Music's Virgin Music Group has finalized its acquisition of Downtown Music Group, with Downtown founder Justin Kalifowitz departing and Pieter van Rijn taking over as COO.
Myke Towers Signs Major Deal With Taco Bell for Global Campaign
Latin music star Myke Towers partners with Taco Bell across multiple regions for a major advertising campaign featuring his song "Sunblock" in new commercials.
Live Nation Says Weakened DOJ Antitrust Case Signals Time for Settlement
Live Nation's legal team declared the DOJ's weakened antitrust case now warrants settlement negotiations rather than trial, following a federal judge's dismissal of monopolization allegations in February 2025.
LA County Takes Legal Action Against Roblox Over Child Safety Failures
Los Angeles County has sued Roblox, claiming the platform fails to protect children from predators and inappropriate content despite knowing about the risks.
Bad Bunny Joins Viggo Mortensen in 'Porto Rico' Caribbean Western
Bad Bunny is cast in 'Porto Rico,' a historical western directed by Residente about a 19th-century Puerto Rican revolutionary, alongside Viggo Mortensen, Edward Norton, and Javier Bardem.
Bipartisan Senate Coalition Steps Into Live Nation Legal Fight Over Ticket Bot Violations
A group of seven U.S. senators from both parties has officially intervened in the FTC's lawsuit against Live Nation, filing an amicus brief that supports enforcement of the BOTS Act and challenges Ticketmaster's handling of illegally obtained tickets on its resale platform.
Apple Music Revives Connect Platform for Label Marketing Push
Apple Music has relaunched its Connect feature as a business-to-business platform designed to help labels and distributors coordinate promotional campaigns, including tools for editorial pitches and shareable social media cards.
Sony Music Absorbs French Label Behind Jain's Global Rise
Sony Music Group France has acquired independent label Spookland, which was founded by producer-songwriter Yodelice and home to French pop star Jain's breakthrough albums including the Diamond-certified Zanaka.
Laufey Exits Wasserman as Artist Departures Mount Over Executive's Past
Icelandic singer Laufey has joined dozens of artists leaving the Wasserman talent agency following revelations about executive Casey Wasserman's connections to figures in the Epstein files.
Live Nation Reports $25.2B in Revenue Despite Antitrust Scrutiny
Live Nation reported $25.2 billion in 2025 revenue despite facing federal antitrust legal action, with operating income surging 52% and more international concert attendance than U.S. attendance for the first time in company history.
Sony's AWAL Partners With Milan Label Artist First to Expand Italian Reach
AWAL, Sony Music's distribution arm, has partnered with independent Milan label Artist First to provide global distribution and artist development support while expanding AWAL's presence in Italy's booming streaming market.
Classical Music's New Fans Act Like Pop Listeners, Say Industry Experts
Classical music's audience is evolving as younger listeners discover the genre through social media, behaving more like engaged pop fans than traditional classical patrons, according to marketing experts Amy Nelson and Sascha Braunreuther.
Marshmello Leads Diplo's HonkyTonk Stage at Stagecoach 2026
Diplo unveils the HonkyTonk stage lineup for Stagecoach 2026, headlined by Marshmello and featuring Juicy J, Ashlee Simpson, and multiple electronic acts alongside comedy performers.
R&B Artist Kenny Lattimore Takes Distributor to Court Over Missing Royalties
R&B singer Kenny Lattimore sued distributor SRG/ILS Group in February, alleging the company withheld over $100,000 in royalties from his 2021 album Here to Stay and blocked his attempt to audit their accounting.
Live Nation Faces Trial as Judge Rejects Most Dismissal Claims
A federal judge has rejected Live Nation's bid to dismiss the DOJ's antitrust case, allowing most claims to proceed to trial on March 2 while weighing requests that could reshape how the case unfolds.