February, 2024

TikTok: We shut down Merlin negotiation over fears about streaming fraud
TikTok recently scrapped re-licensing discussions with Merlin Source...

Drake and Travis Scott collaborator Cardo sells publishing catalog to Kilometre Music, as fund’s total music rights spend nears USD $150m
Kilometre says that its latest acquisition covers about 350 songs Source...

The Circuit Group inks exclusive distribution partnership with LabelWorx
News follows The Circuit Group's recent expansion into the UK Source...

Former Syco and Ultra execs launch Heatwave Records to sign artists from emerging markets
New company describes itself as 'a borderless label focused on connecting the dots for music worldwide' Source...

Lauryn Hill sued for alleged fraud, breach of contract by The Fugees’ Pras Michél over cancelled tour; slams lawsuit as ‘baseless’ and ‘full of false claims’
Hill issued a detailed statement, describing the lawsuit as 'baseless' and 'full of false claims and unwarranted attacks' Source...

The UK ‘hit’ music industry is becoming an import market for US stars.
MBW founder Tim Ingham discusses the paucity of British artists making waves in the UK's own charts in 2024 Source...

Range Media Partners sued by talent giant CAA for alleged theft of confidential information
Lawsuit claims that Range is 'an unlicensed talent agency built on deceit' Source...

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In 2022, approximately 142 million people in the United States utilized voice assistants, projected to rise to 157.1 million by 2026, underscoring the growing need for tech-savvy business practices.Th...

Mark Ronson and more to perform at Music Industry Trusts Award event honoring Jason Iley MBE
Mark Ronson, Cat Burns, and Jake Bugg have been named as the performers for this year’sMark Ronson and more to perform at Music Industry Trusts Award honoring Jason Iley MBE Source...

UK’s PPL paid out over $21m to performers and rightsholders in Q3 2024, up 30% YoY
PPL paid out £16.5m to over 1,500 recording rights holders and over 21,000 performers in Q3 Source...

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