Warner Chappell Music Establishes Direct Operations in India, Appoints Jay Mehta to Lead Unified Recorded Music and Publishing Efforts
Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG), has officially announced a pivotal strategic shift with the launch of its direct operations in India.…
In Canada: Ticketmaster Caps Resale Ticket Prices at Face Value in Ontario After Province Cracks Down on Scalpers
The Canadian live music and ticketing landscape is experiencing a period of profound transformation, marked by significant regulatory shifts in Ontario, the reverberations of a landmark antitrust verdict against Live…
Chance the Rapper Secures Significant Legal Victory in Landmark Oral Contract Dispute Against Former Manager
In a pivotal legal outcome poised to reshape artist-manager dynamics within the music industry, Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper, born Chancelor Bennett, has emerged victorious in a high-profile Chicago court…
Allison Jones Named EVP of A&R at Big Machine Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment
Nashville, TN – Industry veteran Allison Jones has been named Executive Vice President of A&R for Big Machine Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, marking a significant promotion that solidifies her…
Live Nation Sued by Former Exec Claiming He Was Fired for Flagging ‘Serious Corporate Misconduct’
A former Live Nation arena development executive, Nicholas Rumanes, has initiated a high-stakes lawsuit against the live music and ticketing behemoth, alleging he uncovered "compounding corporate malfeasance" during his tenure…
360W Music Secures Landmark Global Distribution Deal with Warner Music Group’s ADA for Expansive ‘Sounds of the Multiverse’ Transmedia Project
360W Music, an innovative music label recognized for its unique approach to sonic storytelling, has announced a significant global distribution agreement with ADA, Warner Music Group’s robust independent network. This…
Sony Music Publishing Achieves Unprecedented Dominance, Securing Top Publisher Honors for 2025 Across Billboard Hot 100 and Top Radio Airplay Charts
Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has cemented its position as the unequivocal leader in the music publishing industry for 2025, sweeping the top spots on both the Billboard Hot 100 and…
Spotify Initiates Beta Rollout of AI Disclosure Tool for Artists, Advancing Transparency in Music Creation
Spotify, the world’s leading audio streaming service, has commenced the beta rollout of a groundbreaking tool designed to empower artists with the ability to disclose the use of generative artificial…
Official Charts Company Names Chris Austin and Becca Monahan as Interim Co-Managing Directors Following CEO Martin Talbot’s Departure
The Official Charts Company (OCC), the definitive arbiter of music popularity in the United Kingdom, has announced a significant shift in its leadership structure. Effective immediately, Chris Austin and Becca…
















