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Vol 83 - Arе you the one that’s gon' read my news?
GRAMMYs add new categories, Uptown Records relaunches, NO FAKES Act incoming & people wearing diapers to O-Rod?
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Jun 12, 2026
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Vol 82 - My friends are reading NIF in the bathroom
ROSTR announces venues at NIVA, the NMPA inks new AI licensing deals & Selena gets caught in the mix.
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Jun 5, 2026
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Vol 81 - Came back when it mattered, I read you
UMG makes money moves, M.I.A. sues Kid Cudi & Doja gets catty with Elon.
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May 29, 2026
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Vol 80 - I hate that I made you read me
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Warner Music Finland Acquires Mökkitie Records’ Catalog and Publishing Rights
Mökkitie’s team will be integrated into Warner Music
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Awards & Milestones
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Warner Music Finland Acquires Mökkitie Records’ Catalog and Publishing Rights
Mökkitie’s team will be integrated into Warner Music
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Awards & Milestones
Jul 6, 2026
Sydney Beach Brand Defeats Eminem in ‘Swim Shady’ Trademark Dispute
The real Swim Shady stood up in court – and it wasn't Eminem
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Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
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Spinnin’ Records Bolsters Leadership Team with Key Appointments
Marco Pantuso Appointed General Manager; Frederick Pranger Promoted to Head of A&R
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Marco Pantuso Appointed General Manager; Frederick Pranger Promoted to Head of A&R
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The Live World: Ari, Katy, Rush, BINI All Cancel
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Exceleration Music, NexTone Acquire Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Catalog
The deal includes the esteemed Japanese musician’s recording and publishing
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Exceleration Music, NexTone Acquire Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Catalog
The deal includes the esteemed Japanese musician’s recording and publishing
Rod Yates
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Jul 3, 2026
Warner Records Partners with Sickamore, three times LOUDER
Laila! is the flagship artist of the new partnership
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Laila! is the flagship artist of the new partnership
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ADA Central Europe Partners with Berlin-Based Indie Label AIM Music
The partnership launches with singles from GWENDO and marlo.mp4 & ViruzZ
Rod Yates
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ADA Central Europe Partners with Berlin-Based Indie Label AIM Music
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DC Council Advances Bill Enforcing 10% Cap on Secondary Market Tickets
Also seeks to ban the use of bots to buy tickets, speculative ticketing and more
Rod Yates
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DC Council Advances Bill Enforcing 10% Cap on Secondary Market Tickets
Also seeks to ban the use of bots to buy tickets, speculative ticketing and more
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jul 3, 2026
IMPALA Announces New Plan for the Digital Music Market as Total Subscribers Reach One Billion
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Policy & Legal
Jul 3, 2026
Angine de Poitrine, MJ Lenderman Live Agent Duncan Smith Joins ROAM
The booking agent was previously at Earth Agency
Rod Yates
Culture & Lifestyle
Jul 2, 2026
Angine de Poitrine, MJ Lenderman Live Agent Duncan Smith Joins ROAM
The booking agent was previously at Earth Agency
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Culture & Lifestyle
Jul 2, 2026
UK Industry Heavyweights Form Breaking Wave Group
The company's co-founders have overseen the careers of U2, Ed Sheeran and more
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
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UK Industry Heavyweights Form Breaking Wave Group
The company's co-founders have overseen the careers of U2, Ed Sheeran and more
Rod Yates
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Harmen Hemminga Joins Merlin as VP, Business Development
The exec was previously at Downtown
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Careers & People
Jul 2, 2026
Harmen Hemminga Joins Merlin as VP, Business Development
The exec was previously at Downtown
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Awards & Milestones
Jul 6, 2026
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Warner Music Finland Acquires Mökkitie Records’ Catalog and Publishing Rights
Mökkitie’s team will be integrated into Warner Music
Policy & Legal
Jul 6, 2026
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Sydney Beach Brand Defeats Eminem in ‘Swim Shady’ Trademark Dispute
The real Swim Shady stood up in court – and it wasn't Eminem
Awards & Milestones
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Spinnin’ Records Bolsters Leadership Team with Key Appointments
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Live
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The Live World: Ari, Katy, Rush, BINI All Cancel
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Jul 3, 2026
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Exceleration Music, NexTone Acquire Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Catalog
The deal includes the esteemed Japanese musician’s recording and publishing
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Jonathan Shank Appointed SVP of Global Programming at Live Nation
The industry veteran will focus on family entertainment and immersive live experiences
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Warner Records Partners with Sickamore, three times LOUDER
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ADA Central Europe Partners with Berlin-Based Indie Label AIM Music
The partnership launches with singles from GWENDO and marlo.mp4 & ViruzZ
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Jul 3, 2026
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