Muhammad Ibadurrohman
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 7, 2026
- 41 views
CVC Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Leading Indie Distributor DistroKid, Signaling Major Industry Shift
Private capital behemoth CVC Capital Partners has officially acquired a majority stake in DistroKid, the prominent independent music distribution platform, the companies jointly announced on Monday, July 6. While the…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 7, 2026
- 27 views
Billboard Pro Unveils Definitive Global Music Industry Events Calendar, Consolidating Key Business Gatherings for Professionals
In a significant expansion of its services tailored for the music industry, Billboard Pro has officially launched a comprehensive, curated events calendar designed to be the definitive resource for professionals…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 6, 2026
- 32 views
Taylor Swift Prevails in Copyright Lawsuit as Judge Dismisses Poet’s "Absurd" Claims
Taylor Swift has successfully concluded a protracted legal battle, with a federal judge definitively rejecting a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by a self-published Florida poet. The ruling, issued on Monday,…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 5, 2026
- 26 views
Fonseca Signs With WME for Worldwide Booking: ‘Is Very Important for My Career’
A Strategic Reconnection: WME’s Role in Global Artist Development The re-establishment of Fonseca’s partnership with WME (William Morris Endeavor) is a testament to his sustained relevance and the agency’s strategic…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 4, 2026
- 39 views
Warner Records Partners With Sickamore’s Three Times LOUDER
Warner Records has officially announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership with renowned music executive Randall "Sickamore" Medford and his influential, culture-forward imprint, three times LOUDER. The alliance, exclusively reported by Billboard…
Jia Lissa
- Electronic, EDM & Club Culture
- July 4, 2026
- 42 views
Allegations of Abuse Lead to Lukas Wigflex’s Withdrawal from Gigs and Festival Role, Sparking Industry-Wide Discussion
Content warning: This article contains information relating to abuse which some readers may find distressing. Lukas Cole, known professionally as DJ Wigflex, has officially withdrawn from all upcoming scheduled performances…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 4, 2026
- 30 views
Blake Duncan and Scott Hendricks Launch TAYCAN Entertainment, Signaling Major Shifts in Music Industry Leadership
The music industry’s executive landscape is undergoing significant transformation this week, marked by the high-profile launch of TAYCAN Entertainment, a new independent music publishing and A&R company co-founded by industry…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 4, 2026
- 37 views
Scooter Braun Departs HYBE Board of Directors, Transitioning to Senior Advisory Role Amidst Evolving Corporate Structure and Strategic Focus
Scooter Braun, a prominent figure in the global music industry, has officially stepped down from his position on HYBE’s board of directors, a development confirmed by Billboard. This strategic shift…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 4, 2026
- 35 views
Alexi Cory-Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Bella Figura Music, Dies at 58.
The music industry is mourning the unexpected passing of Alexi Cory-Smith, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the London-based catalog firm Bella Figura Music, and a distinguished former executive at…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- July 3, 2026
- 42 views
Beyond The Music Festival Announces First Speakers, Featuring UK PM-in-Waiting Andy Burnham
Manchester’s highly anticipated Beyond The Music festival and conference has unveiled the initial lineup of speakers for its upcoming edition, prominently featuring Andy Burnham, the U.K. prime minister-in-waiting, among a…
