February, 2025

A24, the indie film company behind Moonlight and The Brutalist, signals potential expansion in music with new social channel
Company posted a cryptic Instagram post with the message: "A24 Music. Stay tuned.” Source...

‘My interest is purely about what’s right for the artist… who also happens to be my daughter.’
Dugi Lipa is the manager (and father) of Dua Lipa, one of the most successful global pop stars of recent years. His own story is pretty incredible in its own right... Source...

Why Universal Music Group will be allowed to buy Downtown.
MBW founder Tim Ingham assesses likelihood of Universal completing its proposed $775 million acquisition Source...

Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour sues operator of website over alleged counterfeit merch
David Gilmour Music Ltd. has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the operator of a website it alleges is selling counterfeit merch Source...

Rachel Tregenza and Charlotte Allan appointed to senior Communications and Policy roles at Universal Music UK
Both Tregenza and Allan will report into Tom Williams SVP, Communications & Policy (UMUK & Global) Source...

Nicole George-Middleton promoted to EVP & Head of Creative Membership at ASCAP
Most recently, George-Middleton held the positions of SVP of Membership as well as Executive Director of The ASCAP Foundation Source...

‘Any proposal to soften the UK’s position on copyright is taking away an artist’s right to build a sustainable career out of their work.’
The following MBW op/ed comes from Camilla Waite, General Counsel, PPL. Source...

Diplo signs worldwide admin deal with Warner Chappell Music
"The Warner Chappell team is uniquely set up to address my many endeavors and projects," Diplo said Source...

Cookie giant Crumbl, reportedly eyeing $2bn sale, sued by Warner Music Group over ‘massive scale’ copyright infringement in TikTok posts
WMG has sued US cookie chain Crumbl, alleging that it built its business through “blatant, willful, and repeated copyright infringement.” Source...

Tencent Music lets musicians generate AI tracks and send them directly to streaming app QQ Music
TME's ESG report explains how the firm's AI capabilities have been expanded across the business Source...

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