Pophouse Entertainment Acquires Significant Stake in Iron Maiden’s Publishing, Master Rights, and Name, Image, and Likeness
STOCKHOLM – Swedish entertainment powerhouse Pophouse Entertainment announced on Tuesday, July 14, its strategic acquisition of a 50% stake in the publishing and master music rights of British heavy metal…
Primary Wave Finalizes Landmark $1.5 Billion+ Acquisition of Kobalt, Reshaping Music Publishing Landscape
On Tuesday, July 7, Primary Wave Music officially concluded its acquisition of Kobalt, a monumental deal that passed all relevant regulatory scrutiny and is estimated to be worth more than…
BMG Bolsters Publishing Portfolio with Acquisition of Chris Cheney’s Acclaimed Catalog, Deepening Partnership with The Living End Frontman
BMG, the international music company, has announced a significant expansion of its publishing portfolio with the acquisition of the entire publishing catalog of Chris Cheney, the iconic frontman of the…
BMG Acquires Publishing Catalog of The Living End Frontman Chris Cheney Following ARIA Hall of Fame Induction
SYDNEY, Australia – BMG has officially announced the acquisition of the publishing catalog of Chris Cheney, the acclaimed frontman, principal songwriter, and guitarist of the iconic Australian rock trio, The…
MNEK Inks Landmark Worldwide Publishing Deal with Sony Music Publishing UK, Cementing His Status as a Global Hitmaker and Visionary Artist
In a significant move poised to shape the next phase of his illustrious career, Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike, widely known as MNEK, has officially signed a comprehensive worldwide publishing agreement with…
Kapo Eden Munoz and Sony Music Publishing Lead Winners at 2026 SESAC Latina Music Awards in Los Angeles
The prestigious Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles served as the backdrop for a landmark evening in the Latin music industry on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as SESAC Latina hosted…
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…
BMG Secures Full Ownership of Jet’s Music Rights, Consolidating Publishing and Recordings Catalogs
SYDNEY, Australia – BMG, the independent music company, has announced the acquisition of the music publishing interests of Australian rock band Jet, effectively consolidating the ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted group’s…
Sony Music Publishing Negotiating to Buy Recognition Music Group Assets From Blackstone
The publishing arm of Sony Music Group is reportedly in advanced discussions with private equity giant Blackstone to acquire the entirety of Recognition Music Group’s publishing assets. This potential blockbuster…
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.…















