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1. Want Your Music Featured on Netflix? Having a Major Label Helps

   Bagging on major labels is a music industry pastime. But being signed to a major definitely has its perks — like access to Netflix’s all-important music team. How do we know that? The super-secret intel came from five different Netflix music executives who gathered in Los Angeles on Tuesday for a rare platform-focused discussion. The […]

2. Domain Capital Group Closes $768 Million Second Entertainment Fund, Eyes Additional Media and Tech Deals

   Months after coordinating with Sony Music to acquire Miranda Lambert’s catalog, Domain Capital has wrapped a $768 million raise for its second entertainment fund. Domain formally disclosed the equity fundraise – and emphasized its relationships with “notable partners” including Sony Music Publishing – today. Though the Lambert deal is still front of mind, Domain has […]

3. Is Live Nation’s DOJ Settlement A Done Deal?—Federal Judge’s Latest Order Suggests This May Not Be Over

   A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Live Nation Entertainment to provide by March 27, 2026, a joint letter explaining how they intend to proceed with court review of their proposed antitrust settlement. The order from Judge Arun Subramanian states: “Defendants, the United States of America, and any other settling […]

4. While Battling a Separate Suit for Rights to Her Stage Name, FKA twigs Renews Legal Battle Against Shia LaBeouf

   FKA twigs files a lawsuit against her ex, actor Shia LaBeouf, alleging he is trying to enforce an NDA to silence her in violation of California law. On Wednesday, FKA twigs, whose legal name is Tahliah Barnett, filed a complaint seeking a court order blocking her ex-boyfriend, actor Shia LaBeouf, from enforcing a non-disclosure agreement […]

5. Marshmello Will Perform a Free Show in Downtown Las Vegas

   Wynn Nightlife and Corner Bar Management have reunited for a new run of FEED THE BLOCK, a free and open-air block party that drew more than 40,000 music fans to Fremont East last year. The 2026 series will kick off with Marshmello headlining a massive outdoor dance party on April 2. Following its breakout debut […]

6. Bad Bunny, Rimas, Spotify, Universal Music, and Others Seek Nearly $600,000 in Legal Fees Following ‘Enséñame a Bailar’ Infringement Case Dismissal

   Bad Bunny isn’t quite ready to put his “Enséñame a Bailar” copyright showdown in the rearview. With the plaintiffs having abruptly stepped away from the case, the artist, Universal Music, and different defendants are now seeking nearly $600,000 in legal fees. Scheduled to receive a hearing late next month, the attorney fees push came to […]

7. Amazon Music Remains the Title Sponsor at Ivor Novello: Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Lily Allen, Wolf Alice, CMAT, Florence + The Machine Top the Nomination List

   Amazon Music remains the title sponsor for the fourth year running at the Ivor Novello Awards, now in its 71st year. Here are the nominations. After becoming the title sponsor of the Ivor Novello Awards back in 2023, Amazon Music is still going strong with it in 2026. The streamer took over the duties from […]

8. Ohio University Tees Up Another Music Industry Summit Featuring Blood Orange, Lucius, The Crane Wives

   Ohio University’s eighth annual Music Industry Summit kicks off next month, featuring keynote artists Blood Orange, Lucius, and The Crane Wives. The Ohio University Music Industry Summit (MIS) will return for its eighth consecutive year, featuring a diverse group of prominent artists and music industry professionals. This year’s event is scheduled for April 14-16, 2026, […]

9. Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With Cox Communications In $1 Billion Major Label Copyright Battle — With Major Implications for Other ISP Battles

   In a judgment that will dramatically affect the copyright litigation landscape, the Supreme Court has unanimously held that ISPs, in providing internet access without actively encouraging piracy, aren’t contributorily liable for users’ infringement. The nation’s highest court handed down the significant decision today, the better part of a decade after a jury ordered Cox Communications...

10. Reactions Pour In After the Supreme Court’s Cox Communications Ruling—Here’s What the Major Labels, Cox, Copyright Alliance, EFF & Others Are Saying

    In a major decision with sweeping implications for liability in the broadband sector, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Cox Communications in the Cox v. Sony case. It holds that ISPs cannot be held secondarily liable for copyright infringement committed by their users when the providers neither host nor distribute the material […]

11. Who Owns ‘Twigs’? FKA twigs Claps Back Against Duo ‘The Twigs’ In Long-Running Trademark Battle

    FKA twigs has now filed suit against 90s alt-pop duo The Twigs after the group issued numerous cease-and-desist letters over her trademarked stage name. It’s the latest battle in a far bigger war over who gets to use ‘twigs’ — and how. Who gets to claim the stage name “twigs?” Let’s see: FKA twigs has […]

12. Seeker Music Bags $267 Million ABS Funding Tranche, With London’s M&G Pulling the Strings

    M&G Investments announces a $267 million asset-backed securities financing deal for Seeker Music, providing financial firepower to fuel growth. Music publishing and record company Seeker Music, established in 2020 with backing from M&G Investments’ Life business, has secured a $267 million asset-backed securities financing deal with M&G. The transaction provides Seeker with the...

13. Major Publishers Make a Decisive Legal Strike Against Anthropic’s ‘Limitless AI Rip-Offs’

    Major publishers push for summary judgment against AI giant Anthropic for its use of copyrighted song lyrics to train its Claude model. Universal Music Group (UMG), alongside fellow music publishers Concord and ABKCO, has asked a California judge to rule that U.S. copyright law does not shield AI company Anthropic from liability for having used […]

14. Airbnb Says Gen Z ‘Groupie Getaways’ On the Rise As ‘Show Hopping’ for Concert Travel Trends

    Gen Z is traveling far and wide to catch their favorite artists in concert in a trend defined by groups of friends staying together to cut costs. Airbnb says “show hopping” is on the rise when it comes to concert travel, with fans “traveling far and wide to catch their favorite acts live.” To cut […]

15. Timbaland’s AI Artist Is Going Global — TaTa Taktumi Inks With Ne-Yo’s Pacific Music Group

    Pan-Asian entertainment company Pacific Music Group just announced a partnership with Timbaland’s Stage Zero to sign AI artist TaTa Taktumi. Pacific Music Group (PMG), the Pan-Asian global music and entertainment company founded by Ne-Yo, Sonu Nigam, MC Jin, and veteran executive Jonathan Serbin, has announced a partnership with Timbaland’s entertainment company Stage Zero to sign […]