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Primary Wave Inches Toward Kobalt Deal Worth Billions
Primary Wave moves toward acquiring Kobalt Music Group in a deal that would create an independent music publishing giant valued over $7 billion.
Reservoir Media Stock Jumps 20% After $1.2B Takeover Proposal
Irenic Capital Management's $1.2 billion unsolicited bid for music publisher Reservoir Media sends shares up 20%, as investor appetite for music catalogs continues climbing.
Chris Brown's Defamation Suit Against Documentary Subject Moves Forward
Chris Brown's defamation lawsuit against a woman featured in the Investigation Discovery documentary 'Chris Brown: A History of Violence' will proceed to discovery and potentially trial after a judge denied her request to have the claims dismissed.
Wiz Khalifa's Drug Conviction Stands After Romanian Court Rejects Appeal
A Romanian appellate court upheld Wiz Khalifa's nine-month prison sentence for cannabis possession stemming from his 2024 arrest at a music festival.
Stones' 'Gimme Shelter' in Melania Doc: Blessing or Rights Deal?
A dispute erupted over whether The Rolling Stones approved the use of "Gimme Shelter" in the Melania documentary, with the producer claiming direct band blessing while sources say only rights holders ABKCO signed off.
Spotify Rallies 7% on Arete Upgrade While Reservoir Soars on Takeover Bid
Spotify stock climbed 7% following a buy-rating upgrade from Arete Research, though its $586 price target remains below prior forecasts. Meanwhile, Reservoir Media surged nearly 18% after Irenic Capital Management disclosed an unsolicited takeover attempt.
EVEN Denies Misconduct Claims as UMG Deal Faces Lawsuit Storm
Superfan platform EVEN pushes back against discrimination charges from former executive Damien Washington, citing text messages that undermine his claims just as the company launches a Universal Music Group partnership.
Robbie Williams to Lead All-Star Tribute as BRITs Honor Late Metal Legend Ozzy
The BRITs will honor the late heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne with a Lifetime Achievement Award and an all-star rock tribute performance led by Robbie Williams at this month's ceremony in Manchester.
GoldState Music Taps Bridgepoint for Music Tech Investment Fund
GoldState Music secured a major investment partnership with Bridgepoint to build a fund targeting music tech, distribution, and infrastructure companies across the global music sector.
Qobuz Launches AI Detection to Combat Fake Tracks
Qobuz deploys proprietary technology to identify and tag AI-generated music across its catalog, reinforcing human-led editorial choices and artist protections.
Rhett Akins Rocks CMHOF Troubadour Bash, Carter Faith Hits Fallon
Rhett Akins performed at the Country Music Hall of Fame's Troubadour kickoff party, while Carter Faith made her Jimmy Fallon debut and Belles partnered with Dolly Parton on new music.
Chad Smith Goes Undercover as Drumro Substitute for Unsuspecting Students
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith surprised drum students by serving as a substitute teacher through Drumro, with one young student unaware he was learning from the band's actual drummer.
BMI Legal Battle Exposes How Three Groups Dominate U.S. Performance Rights
A court case over BMI's live event rate hike reveals the U.S. performance rights market is dominated by two major players, with BMI at 45.4% and ASCAP at 46.5% market share.
Warner Records Nashville Taps McBryde, Barrett for March CRS Event
Warner Records Nashville confirms lineup for its March 18 CRS luncheon, featuring performances from country artists Ashley McBryde, Gabby Barrett, and Blake Whitten among others.
Nashville Songwriting Festival Tin Pan South Returns for 34th Year
Tin Pan South confirms its 34th annual songwriting festival for March 24-28, 2026, announcing lineups across Nashville venues featuring dozens of emerging and established songwriters.
Shinedown, Hannah Dasher Joining Napa Valley's Inaugural Backstage Access Festival
Backstage Access Presents expanded its inaugural Napa Valley festival lineup with Shinedown, Hannah Dasher, and nine other artists confirmed for the April 14–16 event.
Amy Grant Earns Top Honors With Resilience Ballad
Six-time Grammy winner Amy Grant earns top billing for her new single "The Me That Remains," a piano-driven ballad from her first original album in 13 years, featuring collaborators including Vince Gill and Michael W. Smith.
TikTok Recruits for Live Music Role as Platform Expands Creator Tools
TikTok opens a Live Music Campaign Manager position as part of its strategy to deepen ties with music creators and expand the platform's role in music discovery and live streaming.
Suno Crosses 2M Users, $300M Annual Revenue Amid Copyright Battles
Suno reaches 2 million subscribers and $300 million in annual revenue while battling multiple copyright lawsuits from major labels, independent artists, and international collection societies.
Scissor Sisters, Carl Cox Head Wilderness 2026 Festival Lineup
Wilderness Festival unveils its 2026 lineup featuring Scissor Sisters, Carl Cox, and The Last Dinner Party, plus a special curated takeover by Annie Lennox supporting her feminist organization The Circle.