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Vol 83 - Arе you the one that’s gon' read my news?
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The initiative will be similar to when releases are labeled for explicit content
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Dynamite Songs Acquires Music Catalog of The Association’s Terry Kirkman
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Eventim USA Supports NIVF with Ticket Donation Feature
The proceeds will help the National Independent Venue Foundation preserve indie live spaces
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The proceeds will help the National Independent Venue Foundation preserve indie live spaces
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Sony Music and ’90s Rockers Lit Settle Streaming Royalties Lawsuit
A “settlement in principle” was reached on July 7
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A “settlement in principle” was reached on July 7
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Believe Realigns Global Structure to Scale Artist Development
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Brittany Schaffer Appointed New CEO of Country Music Association
The exec succeeds outgoing CEO Sarah Trahern
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Brittany Schaffer Appointed New CEO of Country Music Association
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Warner Music Group Expands ADA Operations Across EMEA
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ValuePunks Offers Free Music Catalog Valuations for the Independent Sector
The platform was developed by Swedish tech company Tribe Music Group
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Jul 9, 2026
ValuePunks Offers Free Music Catalog Valuations for the Independent Sector
The platform was developed by Swedish tech company Tribe Music Group
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Jul 9, 2026
T.I. Signs Publishing Deal With Reservoir Media
The agreement covers all of the famed Atlanta rapper’s past and future works
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Jul 9, 2026
Sony Music Publishing Names Luis Pinilla as SVP, Global Head of Strategy
Prior to this, Pinilla was SMP's SVP of Corporate Strategy & Financial Planning
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Sony Music Publishing Names Luis Pinilla as SVP, Global Head of Strategy
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Suno Adds Ex-YouTube/Atlantic Records Execs Christian Bowne and Grace James
The new recruits bolster the platform’s Marketing and Business Development teams
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AI-Powered Live Entertainment Firm Gotobeat Launches Arena Touring Division
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Policy & Legal
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RIAA, A2IM, SAG-AFTRA, and Other Performing Arts Advocacy Groups Launch AI Labeling Program
The initiative will be similar to when releases are labeled for explicit content
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Jul 10, 2026
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Dynamite Songs Acquires Music Catalog of The Association’s Terry Kirkman
Includes hits such as “Cherish,” “Six Man Band,” and more
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Eventim USA Supports NIVF with Ticket Donation Feature
The proceeds will help the National Independent Venue Foundation preserve indie live spaces
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Jul 10, 2026
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Sony Music and ’90s Rockers Lit Settle Streaming Royalties Lawsuit
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Primary Wave Partners with Foreigner’s Mick Jones on Catalog, NIL, and Touring
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