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1. Netflix Green-Lights ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel

   Netflix confirms a sequel to its enormously successful animated flick KPop Demon Hunters, with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans back as directors. After the worldwide success of its animated film KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix has confirmed a sequel is on the way. Sony Pictures will produce the flick, with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning […]

2. BMG Scores A Flock of Seagulls Catalog Deal Covering Publishing and Recordings — ‘I Ran,’ ‘Wishing,’ and More

   BMG has purchased A Flock of Seagulls’ catalog, including the new wave group’s stateside publishing rights and the recordings behind four “core” albums. The Bertelsmann-owned music company and the Liverpool-based band disclosed their deal – but not the financial particulars thereof – today. All told, A Flock of Seagulls has released six standalone studio albums, […]

3. As a 14-Year Prison Term Awaits, Embattled Pras Michel Abruptly Dismisses Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill

   Fugees rapper Pras Michel drops his 2024 lawsuit against his former bandmate Lauryn Hill that accused her of fraud and “gross mismanagement.” Pras Michel of the Fugees has dropped his lawsuit against his former bandmate Lauryn Hill, which accused her of a “scheme of fraud” involving Fugees reunion shows and “gross mismanagement.” Michel sued Hill […]

4. Acquisitions Abound! Concord Music Snaps Up Longtime Influential Indie Ninja Tune

   Concord has announced its acquisition of the influential British record label Ninja Tune. The deal marks a significant milestone for both organizations, reflecting the continued power of independent labels in shaping the global music landscape. Founded in 1990 by electronic music pioneers Matt Black and Johnathan More of Coldcut, Ninja Tune has grown from a […]

5. UMG Is Now In the Beach Club Business With a Brand-New Division and JV — Anyone Need Some UMusic UV 100 Sunscreen®?

   UMG enters a new era of music-led beach club culture with a global expansion of 0 Beach and joint venture with IMI Group. Universal Music Group’s UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle and IMI Group, the founders of 0 Beach, have announced the formation of UMusic Beach Clubs & Lifestyle, a joint venture designed to expand 0 […]

6. Miss Your Early 2000s Desktop? Kali Audio Is Bringing Desktop Audio Back With a Retro Speaker System

   The Kali IN-UNF speaker set is a nostalgia trip. It’s a great-sounding speaker set. It has its limitations, but it fills a currently vacant market gap for the right individuals. You have to be within arm’s length to fully enjoy Kali Audio’s new desktop-focused IN-UNF speaker system. But maybe that’s a feature, not a bug. […]

7. Venu Closes $86.25 Million Raise, Says It Has ‘A Clear Strategic Path to Becoming Fully Funded and Operationally Profitable’

   Six weeks after shelving plans for a $75 million public offering, Venu (NYSE American: VENU) has wrapped an over $86 million raise. Nine-year-old Venu today confirmed the new raise, which delivered gross proceeds of $86.25 million and, specifically with regard to an underwritten public offering, net proceeds of closer to $80 million. According to the […]

8. Shein Faces Another Major Lawsuit Over Knockoffs, This Time From the Selena Estate

   Shein faces yet another lawsuit over the widespread selling of knockoff artist merchandise on its marketplace, this time from Selena’s estate. China-based global e-commerce platform Shein is no stranger to being pelted with lawsuits for hosting the sale of counterfeit artist and other celebrity merchandise. The latest lawsuit comes from the sister of the late […]

9. We Haven’t Heard Much About the Dionne Warwick Catalog—Now, a Contentious Lawsuit Offers an Explanation

   Dionne Warwick files eight counterclaims against the royalty collection agency that sued her last year, accusing them of “pilfering” millions. It’s been quiet on the Dionne Warwick front since the company that negotiated her deal for the sample used in Doja Cat’s “Walk On By” sued the legendary singer last year, alleging breach of contract. […]

10. David 1, Goliath 0: Katy Perry Loses Legal Showdown Against ‘Katie Perry’ In Australia

    Pop star Katy Perry loses a long-running legal battle against a woman with a similar name over who gets to use the name for business purposes. Pop star Katy Perry has lost a legal battle against another woman with a very similar name, ending their long-running showdown to determine who gets to use the name […]

11. Looks Like the ‘Competitive Détente’ Is Finished — Live Nation Ordered to Terminate Oak View Group Ticketing Deals, Leaked DOJ Settlement Docs Reveal

    The Justice Department has ordered Live Nation to nix its controversial Oak View Group (OVG) ticketing agreement – and to abstain from inking similar deals down the line. The divorce papers have officially been signed by Michael Rapino himself — per leaked paperwork shared with DMN. Thus far, the most interesting component of the multifaceted […]

12. AI-Generated Hollywood Pariah Tilly Norwood Drops a Music Video (And Everyone Hates It)

    Video production company Particle6’s AI-generated “actress” Tilly Norwood drops a music video ahead of the Oscars, and the industry thinks it stinks. Remember Tilly Norwood? She’s video production company Particle6’s highly controversial “AI-actress,” and she just released a music video. In a move that Futurism called “another astonishing failure to read the room,” Particle6 joined […]

13. Apple Music Confirms Major TikTok ‘Play Full Song’ Integration, with Ex-TikToker Ole Obermann Working the Tie-Up

    Apple Music confirms partnering with TikTok to allow subscribers to play full songs without leaving the short-form social app. It’s official: TikTok has teamed up with Apple Music to allow subscribers of the music streaming service to play full songs without leaving the social platform. Apple Music subscribers who discover a song they like on […]

14. Kelly Clarkson Says She Never Received Her $1 Million In ‘American Idol’ Prize Money

    Kelly Clarkson admits she never received her $1 million American Idol prize money—at least not in the way she expected. Talk show host and pop singer Kelly Clarkson dropped a surprising truth on fans during a recent interview with Traitors and Love Island star Rob Rausch on the March 10 episode of The Kelly Clarkson […]

15. Timothée Chalamet’s Thoughts on Opera and Ballet Trigger An Entire Industry

    Timothée Chalamet’s remarks about opera and ballet have rippled through the industry. But is the Oscar-nominated actor striking a chord for a reason? Actor Timothée Chalamet’s recent comments on the arts have sparked controversy online, but they’ve also seemingly triggered an entire industry. However, was the Marty Supreme star speaking out of turn, or is […]