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BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskDistribution and music creation platform expands streaming fraud detection system Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskUMG's lawsuit accuses the DIY distributor of "deceptive trade practices and blatant copyright infringement", and of flooding streaming services with AI-generated "slop. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskListeners who connect the two services can ask Muse to play audio, save songs, and build playlists on Spotify through a conversation with the agent. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskTicket holders will get pre- and post-show setlist playlists and a single in-app destination for their Reserved content. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe decision points the case toward a jury trial, four and a half years after it was filed by Sound and Color, LLC. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskAs part of the merger, OTM will incorporate the team and roster of Left Music, the publishing company Partisan set up with Craig Michie in 2022. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskEpidemic Group, the parent company of Epidemic Sound, has named Erik Wahlberg as its Chief Executive Officer. Wahlberg is the founder and CEO of Blenda Labs, a Stockholm video production technology company that Epidemic Group bought in July 2026. He takes over from Sara Börsvik, who moves from interim CEO into the joint role of … Continued Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskIFPI says the operation brings together authorities from Peru, Paraguay, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Ecuador Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskMonotone founder Ian Montone – manager of Jack White, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, and more – on the flattening of culture, the catalog gold rush, the impact of AI, and what humankind is actually searching for... Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT desk'Podium is poised to take full advantage of the changing landscape for audio around the globe,' said Goldstuck Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe company set out that description in a statement responding to a second copyright lawsuit filed by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskArtists who play the new Apple Music Hall can leave with a Spatial Audio recording, a mix ready for broadcast, and multi-camera video of the same show. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe bill would add music to the tourism-promotion duties the Commerce Department already carries under the Visit America Act. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskInitial partners include Snoop Dogg's Doggyland, Baby Bandstand, Badanamu, Bob Zoom, English Tree TV, Lotty Friends, Mooseclumps, and Skyvibe. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskHangout launched in November 2024 with a catalog of over 100 million tracks, licensed from Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Merlin. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskRehan Ahmed generated £2.7M (USD $3.6M) from counterfeit vinyl pressed at a west London plant, in a case referred to police by the BPI. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskJudge Jed S. Rakoff explained the one-page order issued over a week ago, which sent the case to private arbitration. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe fundraise lands alongside what Unit1 calls a world first: the transfer of an avatar concert production from one venue to another. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskBeLive Entertainment retains 100% control of Colombiana de Escenarios, which runs the venue under a concession. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe biggest headlines from the past few days... Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskUS copyright law sets damages for willful infringement at up to USD $150,000 per work. At that ceiling, the 60,202 recordings would carry a theoretical maximum of just over $9 billion. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe only public route to a ticket was a registration window that opened at oasisinet.com on September 14 and closed on September 17. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe Alliance says it was formed in response to two forms of unauthorized use, which it calls Data Piracy and Sync Piracy. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskSoundExchange-affiliated artists will collect royalties for broadcasts in the UAE, while Emirati creators will receive payouts for US airplay. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe deal allows Symphonic to pull audio files and metadata out of MassiveMusic's catalog infrastructure when a label transfers its releases. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskNotes says the money will fund "continued platform development and scaled marketing efforts" as it takes its offering to artists globally. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskEligibility is retroactive to January 1, 2026: artists added to a Fresh Finds playlist from that date onward are invited to join through Spotify for Artists Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe LP contains 34 original tracks, six of which were issued as singles on Thursday (September 17). Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskAI-generated 'artists' including Xania Monet will 'perform' live on stage at the first AI Music Awards in Los Angeles in November. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskGregg Alexander wrote one of the biggest songs of the '90s, then pretty much completely withdrew from public life, opting instead to stay behind-the-scenes and write hits for other people. Here he tells is remarkable story, and explains why he's bring New Radicals back... Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskApollo-managed funds and affiliates have acquired what Apollo describes as a "noncontrolling interest" in a subsidiary of BMG that holds the legacy Concord asset-backed securities, backed by a catalog of over 1 million songs Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskDenis Ladegaillerie details two-stage opt-in process for artists who want (and don't want) to have their music provided to Suno Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskCalled BMI Health Connect, the service has been created in collaboration with Gallagher Alternative Health Solutions, an insurance brokerage. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskSongwriter's lawyers filed a brief in opposition on Monday, September 14 Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskIt means Louis Sanquini, the New York ticket buyer who brought the case, must take his claims to an arbitrator rather than a courtroom. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe exclusion applies retroactively, so kids and family music users have already streamed will no longer count toward their Wrapped top song or artist. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe running of the festival, along with every asset attached to it, passes to an organization controlled by Pukkelpop founder and CEO Chokri Mahassine. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskKakao Entertainment said it will combine its IP business across the K-culture ecosystem with Disney's portfolio of story assets. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskCatalog spans more than two decades and contains 11 studio albums Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThis MBW op/ed comes from Richard Leach, CEO of Curve Royalty Systems. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe suit brings two counts under the Lanham Act: trademark infringement and counterfeiting Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskKey parts of UMG's suit center on DistroKid's alleged involvement with AI-made music. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe company, which builds apps that let people take apart and rebuild recorded music, was founded in 2024, the same year Zonoozy left Spotify. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskUMG and ElevenLabs announced a licensing agreement, which will see the latter build a fan platform for remixes, mashups, and "new track interpretations." Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe motion is scheduled to be heard on December 14 in the US District Court for the Central District of California. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe itinerary takes in Scotland, England, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, France, Italy, the US, and Ireland. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskGreenhouse Talent will continue to operate from Ghent and Breda under its existing leadership. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe model went live on September 11 and is now the default “for prompted and reference generation” in ElevenMusic, the company said. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT desk"It's not going to be that long where I'm sitting here saying now over half of our artists are not U.S., U.K. English-speaking artists," Berchtold told Goldman analyst Stephen Laszczyk Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskSerletic is the sixth person to serve as dean of the Frost School of Music, which was established in 1926 and recently marked its 100th anniversary. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskNygren stepped into the role over the summer, having previously served as the streaming company’s General Manager for Latin America. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskSuno is using Fourthwall for the service, which runs stores for brands including New York Magazine, Vox, and Eater Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskDistroKid has not yet signed up, despite its claim to distribute "roughly 40%" of "all new music in the world" for over 4 million artists. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe audition is open to any male born in or after 2008, regardless of nationality or place of residence. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskHe takes up the role on October 1 and will report to Takeshi Okada, President and CEO of Warner Music Japan. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskIfulki, Disgusting Sisters, Epal, and HINA are the relaunched label's first signings. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe following MBW op/ed comes from Jorge Brea, CEO of Symphonic Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskThe American Federation of Musicians has filed its opposition to the motions to dismiss brought by Universal Music Group, Inc., Warner Records, Inc., and Atlantic Recording Corp. in its lawsuit over the labels’ licensing deals with AI companies. In the filing, submitted to a New York federal court on Friday (September 4), the union says … Continued Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskA judge ruled that Wixen has not shown it holds the rights that would let it sue over the 681 works it says Meta used without a license. Source
BAGANBAZAR GRAPHSource-attributed newsENTERTAINMENT deskEcuadorian singer-songwriter Juan Fernando Velasco is also president of SAYCE, the Ecuadorian authors' and composers' society. Source