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1. Eros Innovation Bags $150 Million Investment, Announces Full Acquisition of Empirical Wax

   Eros Innovation announces a $150 million investment and strategic acquisitions, including Empirical Wax and a $97 million IP portfolio. Eros Innovation has announced securing approximately $150 million in capital and strategic acquisitions driven by accelerating its transformation into an AI-focused media and entertainment platform. The transactions include a $50 million primary investment led...

2. Fugees Rapper Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years In Prison for Illegally Funneling Millions Into Obama’s 2012 Presidential Campaign

   Pras Michel of the Fugees was sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegally funneling millions in foreign contributions to the 2012 presidential campaign of Barack Obama. Rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of Fugees fame was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for his role in a case in which he was convicted of […]

3. Spotify Stock (SPOT) Crashes Below $600 for the First Time Since April—Shares Still Up 30% YTD

   SPOT dips below $600 for the first time since April amid a turbulent market. But analyst consensus remains strong even with a Goldman Sachs downgrade. Today, Spotify stock (SPOT) shares dropped below $600 for the first time since April, ending the day at $589.23. That’s due in part to overall market turbulence, which makes even […]

4. UMG & WMG Are Reshaping Udio for 2026. Just One Question: Will Udio Still Exist In 2026?

   For those heralding the birth of a well-regulated, walled-garden Udio in 2026, a sticky question of survival emerges. On paper, it makes perfect sense. Wrap the proper licenses around AI-generated music, and voila: we have the birthplace of a flourishing music-creation ecosystem that credits and pays creators. “We’re approaching this new era with one priority […]

5. ‘I Run’ Has Now Been Ripped Down by Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. It’s Also Been Disqualified by Billboard and the UK Official Charts Company

   “I Run” by HAVEN became a fast-surging viral hit. Now, it’s quickly disappearing from DSPs for its alleged use of Suno AI to distort the vocals to sound like another artist. On TikTok, people were calling it the ‘Song of the Year’. But then it quickly vanished from Spotify and other streaming platforms amid claims […]

6. ATC Group Announces Over $11 Million in ‘Conditional Equity Fundraising,’ Plots AIM Listing, and Confirms New COO

   All Things Considered Group (ATC) has announced “a conditional equity fundraising” worth over $11 million. Additionally, the London-based company has revealed multiple board changes and confirmed James Patterson as COO. ATC detailed these and other developments in a formal release and a distinct regulatory disclosure. First, the ATC Management, Raw Power, and ROAM parent is […]

7. Smokey Robinson Hit with New Allegations of Sexual Assault from Former Male and Female Employees

   A man and a woman accuse Smokey Robinson of sexual assault, bringing the total to six former employees who have alleged the Motown legend abused them. Four former employees of Motown legend Smokey Robinson accused the 85-year-old of sexual assault in a joint $50 million lawsuit filed in May. Now, two more accusers seek to […]

8. Warner Music Posts a Double-Digit Q3 2025 Revenue Jump — And a Modest Full-Year Increase — As Bain Capital JV Eyes ‘Many Projects’

   Warner Music Group (WMG) has reported a double-digit revenue increase – and a net income jump stemming in part from exchange-rate fluctuations – for Q3 2025. But on a full fiscal-year basis, the major turned in comparatively modest revenue growth and a net income slip. WMG posted its financials for July, August, and September 2025 […]

9. As Britain Bans Scalping, NIVA Pushes for a Similar Victory In the US

   NIVA calls for US states to replicate the UK’s new ticket resale price cap policy, as well as ending speculative listings. The association directly refutes StubHub’s claims about speculative ticketing. Amid the UK’s headline-worthy move to ban the resale of tickets at prices above face value, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is calling on […]

10. The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours Til Dawn Tour’ Surpasses $1 Billion in Gross Receipts — Becoming the Highest-Earning Tour by a Solo Male Artist In History According to Live Nation

    The Weeknd’s “After Hours Til Dawn Tour” has become the top-earning male solo artist tour in history, grossing over $1 billion across 153 shows, according to Live Nation. The Weeknd’s legacy reaches new heights as his “After Hours Til Dawn Tour” becomes the top-earning male solo artist tour in history, according to Live Nation. Following […]

11. UMG, SME, and WMG Ink KLAY Vision Licensing Deals, Say the AI Company Is Working ‘To Include All Independent Labels, Artists, Publishers, and Songwriters in This Framework’

    Another day, another AI deal – or more specifically deals, inked this time between KLAY Vision and the major labels as well as their respective publishing divisions. The majors confirmed those “separate AI licensing agreements” in a joint release today. As with other recently announced gen AI pacts – involving Udio and Stability, to name […]

12. The Real Reason Music Teams Overcomplicate Their Workflows (And How to Fix It)

    Modern music isn’t made in isolation. Producers, songwriters, managers, and content teams can collaborate from anywhere in the world. Yet, for most, the actual process of creating, reviewing, and releasing music still feels surprisingly chaotic. This article was created in collaboration with DMN partner Pibox. If you’ve ever found yourself hunting through a dozen email […]

13. Suno Raises $250 Million at a $2.45 Billion Valuation, Says It’s ‘Proud to Be at the Forefront of This Historic Moment for Music’

    Suno is a lot of things – including a defendant in multiple music infringement suits – but it definitely isn’t strapped for cash. Now, the AI music generator has raised $250 million at a $2.45 billion valuation. Cambridge-headquartered Suno confirmed the quarter-billion-dollar Series C today, on the heels of October funding rumblings. Those rumblings, we […]

14. UK Government Reveals Much-Anticipated Plans to Ban Ticket Touting—AXS Applauds the Move While StubHub Balks

    The UK government unveils its highly anticipated plans to make it illegal to resell tickets to live events for more than their original cost. After days of speculation awaiting the official news, the UK government has announced plans to make it illegal to resell tickets to concerts, theatre, sports, and other live events for more […]

15. Explosively Viral Track ‘I Run’ by HAVEN Yanked From Spotify and Other Platforms Over AI ‘Artist Impersonation’ — Turns Out Suno Is Where It All Started

    A viral dance hit has been pulled from Spotify and other platforms over allegations that it uses AI-generated vocals that closely resemble those of another artist. Breakout dance hit “I Run,” which reached #11 on Spotify’s US charts, has been removed by Spotify and other major streaming platforms following allegations that the track used AI-generated […]