February, 2026

Spotify extends ‘Verified’ badges to podcasts, further cracking down on AI impersonators
Data from Podcast Index suggests that AI-generated shows now account for more than a third of new podcast feeds. Source...

After two rejected arrest warrant bids, Seoul police review whether to try again with HYBE’s Bang Si-hyuk (Reports)
Seoul police said they would analyze the reasons behind the prosecution's decision before determining their next steps. Source...

Sony Music Publishing promotes ZaZa Kazadi to Senior Director, A&R, UK & Europe
The promotion will see Kazadi focus on Hip Hop, Rap, R&B and Afro genres. Source...

Chord Music Partners’ John Chapman on the next wave of capital heading for music rights
Alongside Sam Hendel, Chapman runs Dundee Partners, the investment office of the Hendel family Source...

Understanding What a Digital Marketing Agency Really Is
A digital marketing agency is a company that helps businesses grow their online presence through strategic planning, creative execution, and data-driven marketing techniques. In today’s digital-firs...

Best 9 AI Apps for Productivity in 2026: Work Smarter, Not Harder
You open your laptop and boom, 47 unread emails, three deadlines breathing down your neck, a meeting in 20 minutes, and that content brief you should have finished yesterday. Yeah, been there. Here’...

Spotify backs US bill to outlaw AI deepfakes, joining UMG, Sony, Warner, Google, and OpenAI in growing coalition
The bill has attracted support from Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, the RIAA, the Recording Academy, and more. Source...

Owner of Peanuts music catalog files four copyright lawsuits targeting video game publisher, social media posts, and the US government
Lee Mendelson Film Productions says the lawsuits are intended to halt a pattern of unauthorized commercial use of Vince Guaraldi's compositions. Source...

Stability AI launches new audio models that can generate 6-minute music tracks
Three of the four models are open-weight, meaning they are free to download and build upon. Source...

OpenAI preparing to file for IPO within days (Report)
The company could file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission as soon as Friday (May 22), according to the WSJ and Reuters. Source...

February, 2026

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