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Warner Music Group (WMG) has officially completed the full acquisition of Africori, a key player in Africa’s rapidly growing music market. This follows a series of strategic investments, beginning with WMG’s initial stake in Africori nearly five years ago and the securing of a majority interest in early 2022. Today, Africori, which has been in […]
In a swift and decisive move, Kanye West has been dropped by his talent agency, 33 & West, just nine months after signing with them. Daniel McCartney, a representative of the agency, confirmed the decision, citing West’s harmful and hateful comments as the primary reason for the termination. McCartney’s statement emphasized that neither he nor […]
The global music industry experienced a modest resurgence in funding at the start of 2025, with January’s figures marking a notable year-over-year increase compared to 2024. However, the latest numbers still fell short of the record-breaking funding totals seen in January 2023, signaling a mixed recovery in the sector. According to newly released data, core […]
Jay-Z’s legal battles have taken another turn, as court documents reveal the rapper has officially withdrawn his motion for sanctions against attorney Tony Buzbee. This decision comes just one month after the Roc Nation founder initiated the motion in response to what he alleged were frivolous and inflammatory legal tactics by Buzbee. However, the fight […]
Reports suggest ByteDance is delaying the TikTok sale process, but Senator JD Vance has now been tasked with spearheading a potential acquisition. According to The Hill, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Vice President JD Vance have been appointed to oversee the possible sale of TikTok. President Trump assigned Vance the responsibility of facilitating a […]
The 2025 Grammy Awards marked a significant shift in viewership trends, as the ceremony saw a 9% drop in viewers compared to the previous year. With only 15.4 million tuning in, the 2025 edition of the music industry’s biggest night fell short of last year’s 17 million viewers. This marked the end of a three-year […]
The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) has escalated its long-running battle against Spotify, focusing its efforts on the podcasting realm with a new wave of takedown actions. On the heels of Spotify’s Q4 2024 earnings report, which saw the streaming platform’s stock price hit a record high, the NMPA announced that it had identified over […]
Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), the global leader in music streaming, has broken a significant milestone, with its stock price surpassing the $600 per share mark, sending its market capitalization soaring above $121 billion. This record surge follows the release of its fourth-quarter earnings report for 2024, a period that highlighted remarkable financial growth and a renewed […]
A recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana has sparked a significant shift in how termination rights under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 will be interpreted globally. The ruling centers on the case involving the song “Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love),” originally written in 1962 by Don […]
Warner Music Group (WMG) has expanded its strategic partnership with Audiomack, the popular music streaming and discovery platform. This new licensing agreement will cover 47 additional countries, further solidifying Audiomack’s role as a major player in the global music scene. Among the newly added regions are some of the most influential music markets in the […]
Beyoncé is hitting the road for her highly anticipated ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’, announcing the full list of cities and dates after her triumphant night at the 2025 Grammys. Fresh off her victory for Album of the Year with ‘Cowboy Carter’, as well as taking home awards for ‘Best Country Album’ and ‘Country Duo/Group Performance’, Queen […]
At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Kendrick Lamar made history with a show-stopping performance and an incredible sweep of five major awards. The American rapper and songwriter, known for his profound lyricism and unique sound, was the star of the evening, taking home honors in multiple categories, including Record of the Year, […]