Amy Mackie Appointed Managing Director, Ticketing at TEG Amidst Significant Executive Restructuring

SYDNEY, Australia – Amy Mackie has been officially named Managing Director, Ticketing at TEG, the global live entertainment, ticketing, and technology giant and parent company of Ticketek. This pivotal appointment,…

BMG Acquires Publishing Catalog of The Living End Frontman Chris Cheney Following ARIA Hall of Fame Induction

SYDNEY, Australia – BMG has officially announced the acquisition of the publishing catalog of Chris Cheney, the acclaimed frontman, principal songwriter, and guitarist of the iconic Australian rock trio, The…

Eminem Music Publisher Can Pursue $109 Million Meta Licensing Lawsuit, Judge Rules

The pivotal decision, handed down on Tuesday, June 16, marks a critical juncture in the ongoing battle between music rightsholders and major technology platforms over the unauthorized use of copyrighted…

CBS Secures Licensing Deal for "Linus and Lucy" After Stephen Colbert’s Final Show Joke, Funds Donated to World Central Kitchen

A month after Stephen Colbert, the departing host of The Late Show, playfully orchestrated the unauthorized broadcast of copyrighted Peanuts music during his final taping, CBS has announced a swift…

Ricky Martin’s "Vida" Copyright Battle Enters its Twelfth Year as Appeals Court Reinstates Lawsuit

A protracted legal battle over Ricky Martin’s 2014 FIFA World Cup anthem "Vida" has once again been reignited, as a federal appeals court has overturned a lower court’s dismissal, sending…

Sculptor Daniel Arsham is no longer suing the former Migos rapper for featuring his work in a video on Instagram and TikTok in 2024.

The high-profile copyright infringement lawsuit brought by renowned contemporary artist Daniel Arsham against hip-hop sensation Quavo has been permanently dismissed, marking an end to a legal dispute that highlighted the…

Federal Judge Dismisses Dawn Richard’s Abuse Lawsuit Against Sean "Diddy" Combs Due to Statute of Limitations

A federal judge has granted Sean "Diddy" Combs a significant legal victory, dismissing a civil abuse lawsuit filed by Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard, a former contestant on MTV’s Making…

ARIA Hall of Fame 2026: Australian Music Industry Confronts AI’s Existential Threat and Opportunity

The 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame celebration, held on Thursday evening, June 11, transcended its traditional role as a moment for nostalgic reflection and industry camaraderie. While honoring six iconic…

True Panther Records: A Small Team’s Triumph at the 2026 Libera Awards, Redefining Independent Label Success.

In an industry often dominated by sprawling corporate structures, True Panther Records, a lean, New York-based independent label, has carved out an exceptional niche, demonstrating that agility, a deeply artist-centric…

Billboard Pro Launches Definitive Global Music Industry Events Calendar, Consolidating Key Happenings for Professionals Worldwide.

In a significant move aimed at further solidifying its position as the indispensable resource for the global music business, Billboard Pro has unveiled a comprehensive new events calendar designed to…