Ed Sheeran Exits Warner Music Group After 15 Years: ‘I Leave With So Much Love & Gratitude’

In a significant development for the global music industry, superstar Ed Sheeran informed his vast fanbase on Friday, May 22, 2026, that he has amicably parted ways with Warner Music…

Lucian Grainge Chats New Spotify Partnership, AI & Likeness Rights at Greater Together LA Keynote

Hollywood, CA – In a pivotal moment for the evolving music industry, Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group (UMG), detailed a groundbreaking licensing deal with streaming…

Jurors said Live Nation and Ticketmaster are an illegal monopoly. Now the companies say the jury got it wrong.

Live Nation is challenging a landmark federal jury verdict that found the music and entertainment giant to be an illegal monopoly, arguing that the evidence presented during the trial was…

Executive Turntable: Sony Music Publishing Elevates ZaZa Kazadi, Guitar Center Adds to Board

The music industry’s dynamic landscape continues to see strategic appointments and promotions, with a significant move announced at Sony Music Publishing. ZaZa Kazadi, a highly respected figure in the A&R…

9 Ways Artists Can Maximize Touring During a Time of High Costs & Rising Ticket Prices

The live music industry, a sector synonymous with resilience and dynamism, is currently navigating its most challenging period in recent memory. As a protracted conflict in Iran continues to exert…

Live Nation Reaches Wrongful Death Settlement with Families of Beyond Wonderland Shooting Victims, Further Legal Battles Loom

Live Nation, the global concert promotions and venue operating giant, has reached an undisclosed wrongful death settlement with the families of Brandy Escamilla and Josilyn Ruiz, the two women tragically…

Veteran Warner Music Executive Bart Cools Departs After 13-Year Tenure, Leaving an Enduring Legacy on Global Dance and Electronic Music Strategy

Bart Cools, a prominent and highly respected figure in the global music industry, has announced his departure from Warner Music Group (WMG) this month, concluding a distinguished 13-year tenure with…

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

Billboard Pro, the premium subscription service from the iconic music industry publication, has officially unveiled a comprehensive global events calendar, positioning itself as the central repository for critical happenings across…

The Beaches Experience Renewed Viral Success, Toronto Welcomes New Live Venue, and Canadian Music Mourns Cris Derksen

The Canadian music landscape is currently a nexus of dynamic developments, from an indie rock band experiencing a surge in global popularity to the inauguration of a state-of-the-art performance venue…

Universal Music Group and TikTok Announce New Multi-Year Licensing Deal, Two Years After Infamous Standoff

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, and TikTok, the dominant short-form video platform, have officially announced a new multi-year licensing agreement, marking a significant development in the…