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Fresh Ink: Barry Can’t Swim Lands at Atlantic, Ana Mena Teams Up With Walter Kolm
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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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May 15, 2026
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“Telekinesis” Copyright Suit Against Travis Scott, SZA, and Future Dropped by Plaintiff
The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning charges can not be refiled
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Seeker Music Acquires Publishing Catalog of Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde
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Deals & Signings
Jun 4, 2026
Seeker Music Acquires Publishing Catalog of Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde
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Deals & Signings
Jun 4, 2026
BMG Acquires the Publishing Rights of Snap! Co-Founder Luca Anzilotti
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Deals & Signings
Jun 4, 2026
BMG Acquires the Publishing Rights of Snap! Co-Founder Luca Anzilotti
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Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Jun 4, 2026
AXS Renews and Adds Independent Venue Deals
Includes agreements with the Troubadour, First Avenue and more
Rod Yates
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Jun 4, 2026
AXS Renews and Adds Independent Venue Deals
Includes agreements with the Troubadour, First Avenue and more
Rod Yates
Community & Social Impact
Jun 4, 2026
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Plans Sale of UMG Stake
The news comes days after UMG rejected its $64B takeover bid
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The news comes days after UMG rejected its $64B takeover bid
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
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Sunita Kaur Named President, Asia for Universal Music Publishing Group
The exec will oversee operations across the entire region
Rod Yates
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Sunita Kaur Named President, Asia for Universal Music Publishing Group
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Careers & People
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Merlin Bolsters Global Partnerships Team with Senior Promotions
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Rod Yates
Careers & People
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Includes the elevation of Emma Robinson to Vice President, Partnerships
Rod Yates
Careers & People
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Tixel, Opendate Partner on Verified Ticket Resale for US Independent Venues
Australia-founded Tixel first expanded into North America last year
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 3, 2026
Tixel, Opendate Partner on Verified Ticket Resale for US Independent Venues
Australia-founded Tixel first expanded into North America last year
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 3, 2026
Yannick Bolloré’s Havas Launches Record Label, VOLYUM
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Yannick Bolloré’s Havas Launches Record Label, VOLYUM
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Suno Raises $400 Million Against $5.4 Billion Valuation
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StubHub Launches FestProtect to Compensate Fans Who Face Issues at Festivals
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Jun 3, 2026
Charli xcx Confirms New Album: ‘Music, Fashion, Film’
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Jun 2, 2026
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“Telekinesis” Copyright Suit Against Travis Scott, SZA, and Future Dropped by Plaintiff
The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning charges can not be refiled
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The deal includes all the music he co-wrote for the Scottish band
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BMG Acquires the Publishing Rights of Snap! Co-Founder Luca Anzilotti
It marks another step in BMG’s strategy to consolidate the Snap! catalog
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Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Plans Sale of UMG Stake
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Concord Music Publishing ANZ Acquires Stake in Julian Hamilton’s Catalog
Hamilton is the co-founder of Australian dance music outfit The Presets
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