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Primary Wave-Partnered Times Music Acquires Catrack Entertainment — ‘A Cultural Treasure That Defined An Era for Punjabi Music Lovers’
Primary Wave and Times Music have once again expanded their reach in India’s quick-growing music market, this time by acquiring “pioneering Punjabi label” Catrack Entertainment (originally Catrack Cassettes Industries). Having initially partnered three years back, Primary Wave and Times Music (a subsidiary, though part-owned by Primary Wave, of Indian media conglomerate The Times Group) unveiled their […]
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After Implementing a Few Tweaks, SiriusXM Posts Surprisingly Strong Q1 Earnings and Subscriber Numbers
SiriusXM’s recently reworked subscription tiers paid off, boosting its Q1 earnings and subscriber numbers, including 124,000 new subscriptions during the first quarter. On Wednesday, SiriusXM unveiled its Q1 financials, and the numbers look surprisingly healthy—especially on the heels of the satellite radio platform retooling its subscription tiers. These include increased family and companion bundling options, […]
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New Lawsuit Claims Drake and Streamer Adin Ross Misled Fans In Gambling Promos
Drake, Adin Ross, DJ Akademiks, and gambling website Stake.us have been named in a series of illegal gambling and racketeering lawsuits. Drake, streamer Adin Ross, and DJ Akademiks have been named alongside gambling website Stake.us in an illegal gambling and racketeering lawsuit filed in New Jersey on April 22. The suit echoes similar filings involving […]
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D4vd Stabbed 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to Death to Silence Her, Prosecutors Say
Prosecutors say singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez multiple times and dismembered her to keep her quiet about their relationship. On Wednesday, prosecutors claimed that singer D4vd, real name David Burke, killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez by stabbing her multiple times in order to keep her quiet about their relationship. He allegedly began sexually […]
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Christian Rock Band Newsboys and Founder Wes Campbell Sue Fellow Group MercyMe, Christian Tour Promoters, Journalists, More
Christian rockers the Newsboys and founder Wes Campbell file a defamation suit against dozens of defendants, including tour promoters and journalists. Christian rock band the Newsboys and their co-founder, Christian music executive Wes Campbell, have filed a wide-ranging federal lawsuit against dozens of defendants. Their suit alleges an orchestrated campaign to defame the band and […]
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PRS for Music Paid Out Over £100 Million From Live Music Revenue in 2025, a First in 110 Years
PRS for Music releases its 2025 financials, revealing that revenue collected from live music generated over £100 million in 2025, a first in 110 years. Royalties are flowing to more creators across an expanding repertoire of works, according to PRS for Music’s 2025 financials. Last year, PRS for Music paid out against 7.8 million unique […]
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The Pershing Effect? Universal Music Posts Mixed Q1 2026 Financials, Doubles Share-Buyback Program’s Size, and Confirms Spotify Stock Sale Plans
Universal Music Group (UMG) has reported mixed financials for Q1 2026, including flat overall revenue and modest across-the-board streaming growth. Meanwhile, with a Pershing Square takeover attempt looming large, the major has confirmed plans to sell Spotify stock and supersize its share-buyback program. UMG unveiled its Q1 2026 results – providing a noticeably more detailed […]
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Hybe Posts Double-Digit Q1 2026 Revenue Growth Amid BTS Comeback — Operating Profit Slips Following Once-Off Employee Stock Award
Thanks largely to BTS’ comeback, Hybe turned in a nearly 40% year-over-year revenue increase during Q1 2026. However, the K-pop mainstay also reported a sizable operating loss for the period, when concerts revenue slipped by about 43% YoY. According to its newly released earnings breakdown, Hybe (KRX: 352820) generated a cool ₩698.35 billion (currently $469 […]
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Jon Secada, Karolína Kurková, More Bedazzle at YMU’s $1.8 Million Fundraiser In Miami
Young Musicians Unite’s 13th annual fundraising gala featured performances from over 150 students across multiple genres, raising over $1.8 million. Young Musicians Unite (YMU) held its 13th Annual “Havana Nights” Gala, one of Miami’s most impactful fundraising events this season. With a sold-out room of over 900 guests and performances from over 150 students, the […]
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Jon Secada, Karolína Kurková & More Attend YMU’s $1.8M Fundraiser
Young Musicians Unite’s 13th annual fundraising gala featured performances from over 150 students across multiple genres, raising over $1.8 million. Young Musicians Unite (YMU) held its 13th Annual “Havana Nights” Gala, one of Miami’s most impactful fundraising events this season. With a sold-out room of over 900 guests and performances from over 150 students, the […]
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Study Reveals Why Some Scandals Kill Streams, While Others Increase Them
A new study delves into why fans separate the art from the artist in some instances but not others in the era of widespread social media engagement. A new Cornell study on so-called “cancel culture” has found that music streaming platforms like Spotify hold tremendous swaying power over whether fans listen to a given artist, […]
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Man Pleads Guilty in Taylor Swift Vienna Concert Attack Plot
A man accused of plotting an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna has pleaded guilty, nearly two years after authorities intercepted the plot. A man known as Beran A. has pleaded guilty to planning an attack on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Vienna, which led to the cancellation of three Swift shows […]
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Guilty Plea Emerges In Heinous Taylor Swift Vienna Concert Attack Plot
A man accused of plotting an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna has pleaded guilty, nearly two years after authorities intercepted the plot. A man known as Beran A. has pleaded guilty to planning an attack on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Vienna, which led to the cancellation of three Swift shows […]
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Primary Wave Officially Closes $2.2 Billion Fourth Fund, Says It’s ‘The Largest Dedicated Closed-End Music Royalties Fund Raised to Date in the Industry’
Primary Wave’s dealmaking streak definitely isn’t finished: Following several high-profile 2026 plays – chief among them the acquisition of Kobalt – the publisher has announced the “final closing” of its over $2.2 billion fourth fund. Brookfield Asset Management-partnered Primary Wave confirmed the sizable tranche, specifically consisting of $2.225 billion in commitments, today. That sum, the […]
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Jimi Hendrix Bandmates Will Not Experience Copyright Shares, British High Court Rules
The estates of two former Jimi Hendrix bandmates lose a case against Sony Music UK, claiming they were entitled to copyright and performers’ rights. Owners of the estates of former Jimi Hendrix bandmates, bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell, filed a lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment UK (SMEUK). The two estates claimed that they […]
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Who Gets to Own T.I.’s Masters? Rapper Sues Cinq/GoDigital After a Serious Album Buyback Dispute
Rapper T.I. is suing Cinq Music with allegations that the label is refusing to honor a contract provision that allows him to buy back his masters. Clifford Harris, better known as rapper T.I., has filed a lawsuit against Cinq Music, part of the GoDigital Media Group, alleging that the label is refusing to honor a […]
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Spotify’s Song Library Is a Lot Bigger Than We Thought — Co-CEO Says the Platform Hosts ‘Something Like 250 Million Tracks’ Amid AI Slop Avalanche
Against the backdrop of continued streaming growth – and an avalanche of AI slop – Spotify’s library now contains a staggering 250 million tracks. But is the platform intentionally leaving the upload floodgates open to benefit its recommendations and accelerate the arrival of authorized derivative works? That eye-popping total came to light during the company’s […]
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‘Leaving Neverland’ Director Calls Michael Jackson ‘Worse Than Jeffrey Epstein,’ Laments ‘Michael’ Box Office Success
After a record-breaking opening weekend, Michael remains divisive for its portrayal of the musician’s life, despite only covering his early career. Everyone’s talking about Antoine Fuqua’s Michael, a record-setting romp through the early career of Michael Jackson up until the late ‘80s, just before the height of his fame. But critics note the elephant in […]
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YouTube TV’s ‘Multiview,’ Recently Teased During Coachella, Goes Live
Following a lengthy development phase, YouTube TV rolls out a customizable multiview feature for subscribers after teasing it at Coachella. YouTube TV is finally rolling out its customizable multiview feature for subscribers, which allows viewing up to four channels on one screen. The feature was released in a limited version back in 2023, and was […]
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Even Better Than Your Phone: Fred Again… Teams Up With Dropbox to Share Creative Files From His ‘USB002’ Tour
Fred again.. has teamed up with Dropbox to share never-before-seen creative and raw material from his USB002 tour. It’s a fan-focused template designed to de-emphasize phones and increase post-show engagement. Producer and musician Fred again.. has teamed up with file-sharing service Dropbox to share previously unseen creative and raw material from his USB002 tour. The […]
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