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1. NTERTAIN launches ‘The Art Of Being Latin’ Miami Art Week Experience

   Event to feature exclusive presentations by Lex Borrero, Tainy, director Angel Manuel Soto, Storm Pablo, Sofia Reyes, Ahol Sniffs Glue, Vic Garcia & more

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2. On Tuesday, Paul Vogel, CFO of Spotify, cashed $9.3m in shares – 24 hours after his company confirmed 1,500 layoffs. Tonight, Daniel Ek has announced Vogel is out.

   News comes three days after Spotify announced worldwide layoffs affecting 17% of its workforce

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3. Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’

   Jubelirer tells MBW all about her first two years in charge at CMG – and how she's overcome the challenge of quelling, and then re-energizing, one of the most iconic label brands in existence

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4. ‘Latin artists have been paving the way for deals that offer more control, transparency, and better economics.’

   Alejandra Olea, Believe's MD, Americas is interview in MBW's World Leaders series following huge success with Iñigo Quintero

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5. Brian Miller appointed Chief Revenue Officer at TuneCore

   He will oversee TuneCore’s Marketing, International, Publishing, Artist Support, Operations, and Artist & Partner Relations teams

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6. Lil Durk sued by fintech startup for $12m over alleged ‘fraud’

   Exceed Talent Capital says Lil Durk sold them the rights to one of his songs, despite another party owning those rights

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7. Jon Platt to receive 2024 Grammy Salute To Industry Icons honor

   Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt has been named as the 2024 Grammy Salute To Industry Icons honoree

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8. Lucas Thomashow launches JV with Sony Music, Santa Anna and LISTEN TO THE KIDS

   Exec is a former Senior Vice President of Avex USA

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9. Swiss licensing body SUISA Digital sues Elon Musk’s X for ‘refusing’ to license music

   The digital music licensing group says it has tried and failed to get Twitter International to talk to them

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10. Sona, founded by DJ TOKiMONSTA, launches Web3 music streaming platform after raising $6.9m in seed round

    The company's business model offers a new way for artists to monetize their work and connect with fans

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