NewJeans, ADOR, and HYBE Face Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over "How Sweet" as Songwriters Allege Plagiarism from Unselected Demo

A significant legal challenge has emerged for K-pop sensation NewJeans and their management, ADOR, alongside its parent company HYBE, as four songwriters have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in the…

Red Hot Chili Peppers Finalize Landmark $300 Million+ Sale of Recorded Music Catalog to Warner Music Group Amidst Bolstered Bain Capital Venture

The Red Hot Chili Peppers, one of rock music’s most enduring and influential acts, have officially sold their extensive recorded music catalog to Warner Music Group (WMG) for a sum…

Top Dawg Entertainment President Punch Addresses Kendrick Lamar Bot Allegations and Industry Stream Manipulation Concerns

Fans online have recently leveled accusations against Kendrick Lamar and Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), suggesting the label and its marquee artist have engaged in the artificial inflation of streaming numbers…

Jieun Kim Ascends to President of Warner Music Korea Amidst Strategic Investment in Booming Market and Broader Industry Executive Shifts

Jieun Kim has been officially elevated to the prestigious role of President of Warner Music Korea, a pivotal appointment announced by Warner Music Group, signaling a strategic reinforcement of its…

Sony Music Group Yearly Revenues Top $13 Billion on Success of Streaming, Bad Bunny Album Releases

Sony Music Group announced on Friday, May 8, that it has concluded its fiscal year with unprecedented financial results, reporting a 15% surge in sales revenues for the full fiscal…

Will Smith Secures Dismissal of Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed by Former Tour Violinist Brian King Joseph

A Los Angeles court has granted actor and musician Will Smith a significant legal victory, dismissing a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by Brian King Joseph, an electric violinist who performed…

The Deals: Spotify to Host Workouts on-Platform With Peloton Pact; ElevenLab Names New Series D Investors

The Orchard, a leading global music distribution and artist services company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, has announced its acquisition of OniMusic, a prominent Brazilian Christian music…

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Reports Q3 Revenue Increase Amidst Concert Boom, But Profit Falls Due to Elevated Operational Costs.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE) reported its financial results for the third fiscal quarter, ending March 31, 2026, revealing a complex financial landscape. The iconic entertainment company experienced a…

UNIFIED Music Group Expands into New Zealand, Appointing Veteran Manager Matt Harvey to Spearhead Regional Growth and Artist Development

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – UNIFIED Music Group, the formidable independent music company headquartered in Australia, has announced a significant strategic expansion into New Zealand, marked by the recruitment of veteran…

Ye Testifies in Federal Sample Clearance Trial, Asserting Diligence and Accusing Producers of Exploitation Amidst Long-Standing Copyright Battles

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, took the witness stand in federal court on Wednesday, May 5, asserting that his team meticulously followed industry protocols to clear a…