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Tuma Basa Ends Eight-Year Tenure at YouTube
The exec is stepping down from his role as Director of Black Music & Culture
Tuma Basa Ends Eight-Year Tenure at YouTube
The exec is stepping down from his role as Director of Black Music & Culture
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Apr 2, 2026
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The Live World: A Week of One-Offs
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Plus this week's hottest tours, festival news, and cancellations
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Apr 2, 2026
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Vol 71 - You always find some kind words for a subscriber
Primary snaps up Kobalt, Chance the Rapper wins $35, artists joining LinkedIn and Diplo is running to a city near you.
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Mar 20, 2026
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Vol 70 - You're the kind of newsletter, make a man reread some things
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Vol 69 - I would ask you how you've been, it's all over NIF
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Mar 6, 2026
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Vol 68 - Read All The Time. Email, Occasionally.
Harry’s Netflix’s guy, Puth goes AI, Britney gets a DUI & Lucy Dickins says bye.
UMG Settles “Industrial-Scale” Copyright Lawsuit Against Believe
UMG initially sought $500 million in damages against Believe
Harry Levin
Policy & Legal
Apr 6, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo Shares Details of Third Album: ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’
The record will be out June 12
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Apr 6, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo Shares Details of Third Album: ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’
The record will be out June 12
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Releases
Apr 6, 2026
Norman Feels’ Highly Influential Catalog Debuts on DSPs
Rappers such as Nas, DMX and more have sampled the artist
Rod Yates
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Apr 6, 2026
Norman Feels’ Highly Influential Catalog Debuts on DSPs
Rappers such as Nas, DMX and more have sampled the artist
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Apr 6, 2026
*NSYNC Choreographer Sues Sony Music Over ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Scene
The dispute centers on the film’s ‘Bye Bye Bye’ dance choreography
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Apr 6, 2026
*NSYNC Choreographer Sues Sony Music Over ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Scene
The dispute centers on the film’s ‘Bye Bye Bye’ dance choreography
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Apr 6, 2026
Pepsi Cancels Sponsorship of Ye-Headlined Wireless Festival
The UK event has also lost the backing of drinks giant Diageo
Rod Yates
Live
Apr 6, 2026
Pepsi Cancels Sponsorship of Ye-Headlined Wireless Festival
The UK event has also lost the backing of drinks giant Diageo
Rod Yates
Live
Apr 6, 2026
FatBeats Expands with Traffic Entertainment & Get On Down Acquisition
The deal unites three respected independent music institutions
Rod Yates
Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 3, 2026
FatBeats Expands with Traffic Entertainment & Get On Down Acquisition
The deal unites three respected independent music institutions
Rod Yates
Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 3, 2026
Music Marketing Startup Soundlink Raises $2M
The seed round was led by Create Music Group
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Apr 3, 2026
Music Marketing Startup Soundlink Raises $2M
The seed round was led by Create Music Group
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Apr 3, 2026
Viral Scavenger Hunt Platform PassPass Opens to Artists
Seeks to aid music discovery through real-world experiences
Rod Yates
Tech & Innovation
Apr 3, 2026
Viral Scavenger Hunt Platform PassPass Opens to Artists
Seeks to aid music discovery through real-world experiences
Rod Yates
Tech & Innovation
Apr 3, 2026
whynow Media Taps Beth Kessenich to Drive Music Partnerships in North America
New VP to drive sales and business development across music and culture
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 3, 2026
whynow Media Taps Beth Kessenich to Drive Music Partnerships in North America
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Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 3, 2026
Brian Miller Takes on Role of Chief Business Officer at TuneCore
Miller was previously Chief Revenue Officer
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Careers & People
Apr 2, 2026
Brian Miller Takes on Role of Chief Business Officer at TuneCore
Miller was previously Chief Revenue Officer
Harry Levin
Careers & People
Apr 2, 2026
Shane Knotts Upped to SVP, Global Royalties at Sony Music Publishing
The exec has been with the company since 1994
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 2, 2026
Shane Knotts Upped to SVP, Global Royalties at Sony Music Publishing
The exec has been with the company since 1994
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 2, 2026
CTM Outlander Acquires Matt Simons’ Masters Catalog
The transaction spans material from across the US singer-songwriter’s career
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Apr 2, 2026
CTM Outlander Acquires Matt Simons’ Masters Catalog
The transaction spans material from across the US singer-songwriter’s career
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Apr 2, 2026
Policy & Legal
Apr 6, 2026
1 min read
UMG Settles “Industrial-Scale” Copyright Lawsuit Against Believe
UMG initially sought $500 million in damages against Believe
Releases
Apr 6, 2026
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Olivia Rodrigo Shares Details of Third Album: ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’
The record will be out June 12
Deals & Signings
Apr 6, 2026
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Norman Feels’ Highly Influential Catalog Debuts on DSPs
Rappers such as Nas, DMX and more have sampled the artist
Policy & Legal
Apr 6, 2026
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*NSYNC Choreographer Sues Sony Music Over ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Scene
The dispute centers on the film’s ‘Bye Bye Bye’ dance choreography
Live
Apr 6, 2026
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Pepsi Cancels Sponsorship of Ye-Headlined Wireless Festival
The UK event has also lost the backing of drinks giant Diageo
Live
Apr 3, 2026
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ATG Entertainment Launches ATG Live
The concert, comedy and events division will be led by SVP Erik Newson
Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 3, 2026
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FatBeats Expands with Traffic Entertainment & Get On Down Acquisition
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Apr 3, 2026
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Music Marketing Startup Soundlink Raises $2M
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Apr 3, 2026
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Apr 3, 2026
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