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Grand Theft Auto 6 Licensing Dispute: Martyn Ware Slams Rockstar's 'Extremely Low' $7,500 Offer
Martyn Ware of Heaven 17 slams Rockstar's offer for licensing Temptation in GTA 6 as ‘extremely low'—discover how much the company offered.
Barry Manilow Sues Blackstone-Backed Song Catalog Company That Owns Music Rights To Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Journey And More
Barry Manilow is suing a music rights company owned by Blackstone for $1.5 million. A look at the lawsuit and what it could mean for the music industry.
Oasis Fans Furious As Dynamic Pricing Pushes Ticket Prices Sky High — 'It's Just Not Fair,' Says UK Prime Minister
Oasis fans priced out of reunion tour as ticket prices soar. UK government to investigate dynamic pricing practices amid growing backlash.
Trump's Campaign Slapped With Lawsuit Threat After Jack White Calls Them 'Fascists'- 'You Should Lose Every Military Family's Vote Immediately!'
Jack White of the White Stripes has condemned Donald Trump's campaign as "fascists" and threatened legal action after an aide used a clip of the band's 2003 hit "Seven Nation Army" in a pro-Trump social media post.
Global Music Industry Surges: IFPI Reports $28.6 Billion In 2023 Revenue
Global music revenues surged 10.2% in 2023, reaching $28.6 billion, according to a report. However, the industry faces challenges.
Oasis Fans Rejoice, 'Today Is Gonna Be The Day': Rockers Reunite After 15-Year Family Feud
Oasis co-founders Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher have put aside a sibling rivalry and are touring in 2025.
Trump Vs. Foo Fighters: Former President Uses Song 'My Hero' At Rally Without Permission, Band Pledges Royalties Donation To Harris Campaign
The Foo Fighters are speaking out after Donald Trump used one of their hit songs at a campaign rally.
Michael Jackson's $1.5B Catalog Lands Court Approval For Sale — 'Thriller' For Sony
California Second District Court of Appeal approves Michael Jackson's estate's $750 million sale of his music catalog to Sony Music.
Cannabis And Queer Identity Unite In David Granados' Reggaeton Single 'Sativa'
David Granados' "Sativa" merges cannabis culture with reggaeton, and celebrating queer identity in a fresh way.
Spotify Boasts 395% Surge In Anime Music Streams, Teams Up With Crunchyroll
Spotify sees a 395% increase in anime music streams and partners with Crunchyroll to launch a dedicated Anime hub.
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Sees 600% Sales Jump Months After Release
Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department sees a 600% sales increase, reclaiming the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart.
Tencent Music's Average Revenue Per User Focus Signals Potential Profit Growth, Says Analyst
BofA Securities analyst reiterates Buy on Tencent Music with $15 PT (prev. $18). Tencent Music reports 2Q24 revenue miss, focuses on ARPU growth and Super VIP.
Barack Obama Shares 'Eclectic Mix' Of Songs For Summer: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX Make Cut, Taylor Swift Left Out
Barack Obama's top songs of summer 2024 playlist includes names of old and new and a mix of genres.
Trump Hits Iceberg: Celine Dion, Sony Say Use Of 'Titanic' Theme Song Will Not Go On
Celine Dion and Sony Music are speaking out after Donald Trump used the Titanic theme song at a 2024 campaign rally.
Universal Music Group Shares Plunge After Disappointing Q2 Results
Universal Music Group shares drop 23% as streaming revenue declines. Discover how the music giant plans to navigate the market.
What's Next For Spotify? More Price Hikes Could Be Coming After Strong Q2 Performance
Spotify's Q2 earnings reveal a 20% revenue jump and low churn rates despite price hikes, hinting at future increases and a new HiFi tier.
Eminem Dethrones Taylor Swift With New Album 'The Death Of Slim Shady'
Eminem's 'The Death of Slim Shady' ends Taylor Swift's 12-week reign on US album charts, marking a major shift in the music industry.
Latin Music And Physical Albums Thrive, Here Are The Latest 2024 Industry Trends
Global music streaming and physical album sales rise in 2024. Latin music leads U.S. growth as artists release multiple album variants.
Taylor Swift And TikTok Rock Out With New Interactive Fan Experience
Dive into Taylor Swift's interactive TikTok experience celebrating The Eras Tour! Explore themed playlists, challenges, and artwork.
'Is This Just Fantasy?' Sony Buys Queen Music Catalog For Over $1 Billion
Sony Music to acquire Queen's catalog for £1 billion ($1.27 billion), including recording rights and royalties.
TikTok Tunes? Social Media Platform Has A Music M&A Team In The Works
TikTok has plans for a new Music Content Investment Team focused on global rights acquisitions and partnerships.
Will Spotify Music Buffs Pay $5 More? A Pricey Premium Plan Is Being Discussed: Report
Spotify is set to release a pricier premium plan with improved audio and playlist features; additional revenue will go toward rights holders.
You Won't Believe The Best Gaming Soundtrack Ever: Rolling Stone's Top 25 Revealed
Discover Rolling Stone's top 25 best licensed video game soundtracks ever. Do you agree with their top pick for the greatest gaming soundtrack?

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