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Sony Music Publishing Elevates Riggs to Oversee Global Royalties
Sony Music Publishing promoted Michael Riggs to Senior Vice President of Licensing and Income Tracking after nearly 30 years with the company, expanding his oversight of global royalty collection operations.
Charlie Puth Joins Moises as Chief Music Officer, Launches AI Remix Contest
Charlie Puth became Chief Music Officer at AI music platform Moises and launched a remix competition for his new song with $100,000 in prizes.
Nathan Wallace Inks Deal With Concord Music Publishing
Producer and songwriter Nathan Wallace signed with Concord Music Publishing after building a sync placement resume across major reality TV shows and collaborating with artists including Grammy-nominated Blessing Offor.
Love and Auf der Maur Spark Hole Reunion Rumors via Instagram
Courtney Love and Melissa Auf der Maur have sparked widespread speculation about a potential Hole reunion through cryptic Instagram posts, with Love asking about telling fans about a tour. The exchange marks a significant shift from Love's 2021 statement that a Hole reunion would never happen.
Hornsby Reunites with Raitt for Basketball-Inspired 'Ecstatic'
Bruce Hornsby collaborates with Bonnie Raitt on "Ecstatic," a new song inspired by basketball game chants and featured on his upcoming album Indigo Park.
311's Nick Hexum Turns Storage Unit Into Museum for Vegas Celebration
311 frontman Nick Hexum has created the band's first museum for their expanded 311 Day celebration in Las Vegas, featuring memorabilia from his storage unit and performances with Blue Man Group.
Buddy Red Charts His Own Course Beyond Hip-Hop Dynasty Expectations
T.I.'s son Buddy Red discusses his journey away from hip-hop expectations toward psychedelic rock, releasing the single "Sold His Soul" while navigating family legacy and artistic independence.
Lit Battles Sony Music Over $800K in Streaming Royalties
Rock band Lit sued Sony Music Entertainment for over $800,000 in unpaid streaming royalties, claiming the label deliberately applied wrong royalty calculation formulas outlined in their 1998 contract.
Live Nation Takes Heat on Trial Day One Over Swift Ticketing Mess
Live Nation faced opening arguments in federal antitrust trial with prosecutors citing Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ticketing problems as evidence of monopolistic practices.
Pipeline Buys Clarty Partners in Music Catalog Valuation Play
Pipeline acquired catalog valuation firm Clarty Partners, integrating its analytics tools and algorithms into its music asset financing platform. The deal brings Clarty's co-founders into Pipeline's underwriting division as the company builds out its $200 million lending operation.
Amazon Dismantles Wondery Empire After $500M Gamble Fails
Amazon will shut down the Wondery podcast app and Wondery+ subscription service after acquiring the company for $500 million in 2020, moving select content to Audible while ending the standalone platform.
Parker McCollum Set to Help Unveil Country Radio Hall of Fame 2026 Class
Parker McCollum will help announce the Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 at CRS Honors on March 18, with performances by HARDY and Frank Ray highlighting the Nashville ceremony.
Wyatt Flores Leads CMA Mental Health Initiative at SXSW 2026
The Country Music Association showcases Wyatt Flores as the centerpiece of a new mental health support model for touring artists at two SXSW 2026 events on March 13.
BTS Returns With Star-Studded Arirang Album After Military Hiatus
BTS announces their first album in six years, Arirang, featuring collaborations with Kevin Parker, Diplo, Flume and other major producers, alongside a massive world tour starting in April.
Walker Montgomery Inks Red Street Records Deal After Indie Success
Walker Montgomery signed a recording contract with Red Street Records after achieving 93 million streams as an independent artist. His first label single "Saving The Honky Tonks" drops April 3.
Warner Music CEO Calls Out Streaming's Pricing Problem
Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl criticized streaming services for underpricing music subscriptions and announced new deals with platforms that will drive price increases.
Grandson Blocked From Bringing Bob Vylan Onstage at London Venue
Grandson was prevented from bringing Bob Vylan onstage at his London show due to venue concerns about potential protests related to the duo's controversial pro-Palestinian statements.
Wetzel Announces 45-Stop World Tour Starting This May
Koe Wetzel announced a 45-city Night Champion World Tour spanning the U.S., Canada and Australia from May through October, featuring multiple supporting acts and stops at major venues including Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.
Lee Young Ji's Label Mainstream Partners With Warner Music Group
Lee Young Ji's management agency Mainstream has partnered with Warner Music Group, with the rapper's new single "Robot" serving as the first release under their global distribution deal.
AI Music Copyright Case Ends as Supreme Court Upholds Human-Only Rule
The Supreme Court declined to hear Stephen Thaler's challenge to copyright law, upholding a ruling that requires human authorship for copyright registration and blocking AI systems from claiming sole ownership of creative works.