Photo Credit: Sony Music Sony Music Entertainment has acquired a majority stake in Alamo Records. Under the agreement, Alamo Records
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Latest Industry Gigs: Recording Academy, Hal Leonard, LiveXLive, BMG, More
Music industry veteran Shane Cosme, BMG’s new SVP of international marketing for the U.S. Photo Credit: BMG Here’s a recap
Cryptocurrency Scam Lawsuit Against T.I. Tossed by Federal Appeals Court
Photo Credit: Art Rachen A panel of 11th Circuit judges has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit against rapper T.I.
SoundExchange Royalties Reach $947 Million In 2020, Up 4% Year-Over-Year
SoundExchange royalties reached $947 million last year, the 18-year-old organization revealed today, and the figure reflects an approximately four percent
Vivendi Shareholders ‘Overwhelmingly Approve’ Plans for Universal Music Group IPO In Amsterdam
Just days following a US-led SPAC’s purchase of a 10 percent interest in Universal Music Group, Vivendi shareholders have “overwhelmingly
Who Owns Universal Music Group? Here’s the Latest Detailed Breakdown
W With a valuation greater than $40 billion, UMG is easily the biggest record label and music company in the
Fitness Apps Are Using Indie Music to Revolutionize Workouts — With Additional Growth and Licensing Opportunities Forthcoming
The smart-exercise revolution — and its emphasis on music — appears poised to continue even as fitness enthusiasts resume their
Major Labels Demand Data Logs from Russian Stream-Ripper FLVTO.biz
Photo Credit: Joshua Rawson-Harris As part of a lawsuit against Russian stream ripper FLVTO.biz, major labels are seeking logs of
Sony Music Australia CEO Denis Handlin Is Leaving After 51 Years Following Toxic Workplace Allegations
A nighttime shot of Melbourne, Australia. Photo Credit: Linda Xu Following a number of toxic-workplace allegations from current and former
Vivendi Officially Shaves Off 10% of Universal Music Group to Pershing SPAC — At a $40 Billion-Plus Valuation
Universal Music Group headquarters in Santa Monica, CA. French media conglomerate Vivendi has officially sold a 10% chunk of its