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Trump administration to receive $10B fee for its role in US TikTok deal (report)
Investors have put an initial $2.5 billion to the Treasury Department when the deal closed in January, the Wall Street Journal reported. Source...

Alibaba wants to be a global ticketing player — starting with Malaysia tour stop for Chinese rap superstar GAI
Alibaba's live entertainment arm is making its first move into international ticketing, landing a primary ticketing role for a concert in Malaysia. Source...

Lyor Cohen letter addresses AI integration at YouTube, the ‘power of visual storytelling’ and the ‘tidal wave of choice’ facing music fans
Lyor Cohen, YouTube's Global Head of Music, has published his first letter to music industry partners of 2026 Source...

Touré Shiver named VP, Marketing Strategy at Republic Records
Executive joins from Columbia Records and will work across marketing campaigns for artists including Ayra Starr, DJ Khaled, and John Legend. Source...

Live Nation antitrust trial resumes as 30+ states push on despite DOJ settlement
States accuse Live Nation of stifling competition and driving up prices for fans as trial continues without the DOJ. Source...

US wholesale recorded music revenue reached $11.5B in 2025, as paid streaming subscriptions hit 106.5M — adding 6.5M accounts YoY
The US recorded music industry generated USD $11.535 billion in wholesale revenue in 2025, up 3.1% YoY. Source...

Universal Music acquires stake in What the Duck, a prominent indie label based in Thailand
Founder Moy Samkwan Tonsompong will join Universal Music Thailand as Managing Director Source...

Scott Borchetta launches Borchetta Entertainment Group management division with Carly Pearce signing
Borchetta's departure from HYBE AMERICA was announced in February. Source...

Pharrell Williams legal battle with ex-Neptunes partner widens, as Chad Hugo challenges credits on Rosalía and Latto tracks
The amended filing expanded Chad Hugo’s claims, alleging that he was left off songwriter credits on several tracks he helped create. Source...

UMG’s hospitality arm strikes JV with lifestyle investment group IMI to develop ‘music-led beach club concept’
UMG is partnering with the operator of O Beach to build a global network of music-driven venues. Source...

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