HarbourView Buys Stake in Max Martin & Shellback’s Songwriting Collective

HarbourView Equity Partners, a rapidly expanding investment firm specializing in music and entertainment intellectual property, has announced a significant strategic partnership with Wolf Cousins, the renowned songwriting and production collective…

Outernet Live Unveils New Identity and Strategic Partnerships to Solidify Position as Central London’s Premier Entertainment Hub.

Outernet London has announced a significant rebranding initiative for its flagship music and live events venue, with HERE now officially operating under the new moniker, Outernet Live. This strategic transformation…

Keke Palmer Appointed to BET’s Esteemed Board of Advisors, Joining Industry Titans to Shape Future of Black Entertainment

In a significant strategic move for the iconic media enterprise, BET (Black Entertainment Television) officially announced on Tuesday, June 23, the appointment of multifaceted entertainer Keke Palmer to its newly…

Music Industry Braces for Supreme Court Showdown Over Copyright Termination, Navigating AI Deepfakes, and High-Stakes Legal Battles

In a week poised to reshape the legal landscape of the music industry, a monumental copyright termination case has ascended to the U.S. Supreme Court, threatening to upend decades of…

The Resurgence of British and Irish Music: Spotify’s Andy Sloan-Vincent on Export Growth and Artist Development

The British and Irish music industries have witnessed a remarkable resurgence over the past 18 months, emerging from a period characterized by industry uncertainty and a relative lull in global…

Drake’s OVO Brand Embroiled in $7.5 Million Dueling Lawsuits with Florida Lender Over Loan Repayment and ‘Make-Whole’ Fee.

The prominent Toronto-based lifestyle brand, October’s Very Own (OVO), co-founded by global music superstar Drake, is currently entangled in a high-stakes legal battle with a Florida-based debt lending firm, Applied…

MF Doom Estate and Temu Reach Settlement in Landmark Counterfeit Merchandise Lawsuit

Family members of the late British rapper MF Doom have successfully negotiated an end to their high-profile trademark battle with the Chinese discount e-commerce giant Temu, marking a significant development…

Billboard Pro Launches Comprehensive Music Industry Events Calendar, Consolidating Global Happenings for Professionals

In a significant advancement for the global music industry, Billboard Pro has officially unveiled its new, meticulously curated events calendar, designed to serve as the definitive resource for professionals seeking…

Global Music Coalition Demands Consent, Fair Compensation, and Transparency in AI Music Licensing Deals

On Monday, June 22, a formidable worldwide coalition comprising hundreds of thousands of artists, songwriters, and managers’ groups united to release a pivotal letter addressed directly to record labels and…

Chris Brown Testifies in High-Stakes Dog Mauling Trial, Denies Fleeing Scene Amidst Claims of Severe Injuries.

R&B superstar Chris Brown took the witness stand on Thursday, June 18, in a civil trial stemming from a vicious 2020 dog attack at his Tarzana, California, residence, where a…