Sulinna Ong Appointed Partner to U2’s Management Team, Bringing Extensive Creative and Innovation Expertise to the Iconic Rock Band.

Dublin, Ireland – May 26 – U2, one of the most enduring and globally successful rock bands in history, today announced a significant strategic addition to its management structure with…

J. Cole and Cam’ron Settle ‘Ready ’24’ Lawsuit Over Featured Verse and Podcast Appearance Dispute

Hip-hop titans J. Cole and Cam’ron have reached an agreement to resolve their contentious legal battle surrounding the 2024 collaborative track "Ready ’24." The dispute, which saw Cam’ron (born Cameron…

Spotify Expands into Long-Form Narrated Magazine Articles, Bolstering All-Audio Content Strategy

Spotify, the global audio streaming giant, officially announced its expansion into a new content domain: long-form narrated magazine articles. The strategic move, unveiled on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, positions Spotify…

Billboard Intensifies Legislative Tracking as 119th Congress Debates Pivotal Music Industry Bills

Billboard, the venerable publication synonymous with charting music’s cultural and commercial pulse, has committed significant resources to meticulously monitor the array of federal legislation currently before the 119th Congress. This…

SIAE, Italy’s Venerable Rights Society, Shatters Records and Embraces AI in Historic Digital Transformation.

Established in Milan in 1882 with the active participation of some of Italy’s leading artists and intellectuals, SIAE, an acronym for "Italian Society of Authors and Publishers," stands as one…

From Comedian to Professional Poker Player The Dramatic Career Pivot of Gong Ki Tak Following His Ouster From the Entertainment Industry

The landscape of the South Korean entertainment industry is often characterized by its rapid cycles of fame and its stringent moral expectations for public figures. Few stories illustrate this volatility…

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…