Muhammad Ibadurrohman
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- October 16, 2026
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The Battle for Songwriter Streaming Royalties Begins as Phonorecords V Proceedings Set the Stage for 2028-2032
The U.S. music industry is once again entering a high-stakes regulatory period as the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) initiates the Phonorecords V (Phono V) proceeding. This government-sanctioned process is tasked…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- October 16, 2026
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DOJ Sues REPS & Co. for $120 Million in Massive BOTS Act Enforcement Action
The Department of Justice, acting on a referral from the Federal Trade Commission, has initiated a major civil lawsuit against San Diego-based ticket broker REPS & Co., alleging the firm…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- October 15, 2026
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Summer Walker and the Seven-Year Statute: A High-Stakes Legal Clash Over Music Industry Labor Practices
The public legal confrontation between R&B star Summer Walker and Universal Music Group’s Interscope Records has thrust a long-simmering industry debate back into the spotlight: the validity and enforceability of…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- October 15, 2026
- 10 views
Ben Katovsky Appointed CEO of Artist Advance Platform Pipeline to Accelerate Strategic Growth
Ben Katovsky, a seasoned veteran in music catalog management and financial asset structuring, has been named the Chief Executive Officer of Pipeline, a specialized advance financing platform designed to provide…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- October 15, 2026
- 14 views
Judge more than doubles construction manager award in legal dispute with Ye
A California judge has significantly increased the financial liability of Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, following a contentious legal battle with a former construction manager. On Tuesday,…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- October 14, 2026
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Summer Walker Faces Dual Legal Battles as She Challenges Interscope Records and LVRN Management
R&B sensation Summer Walker finds herself at the center of a complex legal firestorm as she simultaneously navigates a high-stakes dispute with her primary label, Interscope Records, and a separate,…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- October 14, 2026
- 29 views
The Chainsmokers Depart From Columbia Records and Disruptor Records After Eleven Years of Collaboration
The electronic music landscape witnessed a significant shift on Tuesday, October 13, when the Grammy-winning duo The Chainsmokers—comprised of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall—officially announced their departure from their longtime…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- October 13, 2026
- 23 views
Viktoria Siniavskaia Appointed as President of Believe EMEA to Lead Regional Expansion
The digital music landscape experienced a significant shift on Tuesday, Oct. 13, as Believe, the Paris-based digital music and artist development powerhouse, announced the appointment of Viktoria Siniavskaia as the…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- October 13, 2026
- 41 views
Live Nation Is Transforming Its Latin American Strategy Through Infrastructure Ownership and Direct Venue Management
The landscape of live entertainment in Latin America is undergoing a structural metamorphosis as global industry leader Live Nation Entertainment shifts its operational model from traditional partnership-based touring to a…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- October 13, 2026
- 43 views
Warner Music Group Sues EssilorLuxottica Over Alleged Unlicensed Use of Music in Social Media Advertising
Warner Music Group (WMG) has initiated a significant legal challenge against Italian eyewear conglomerate EssilorLuxottica, alleging the unauthorized use of hundreds of copyrighted musical works in social media promotional content.…
