Music Industry

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Spotify's AI Playlist Now Available In US, Other Countries: Here's How It Works
Grand Theft Auto 6 Licensing Dispute: Martyn Ware Slams Rockstar's 'Extremely Low' $7,500 Offer
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Global Music Industry Surges: IFPI Reports $28.6 Billion In 2023 Revenue

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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.
House Approves TICKET Act Following Ticketmaster Controversy: Will It End Hidden Fees, Speculative Ticketing?
Learn how the TICKET Act, with upfront pricing and refunds, transforms ticket sales and protects consumers after gaining House approval.
Taylor Swift Teams Up With TikTok For 'The Tortured Poets Department': Exclusive Features
Explore Taylor Swift's TikTok collaboration for "The Tortured Poets Department" album and her record-breaking Spotify pre-saves post-dispute.
How Much Will Taylor Swift's Net Worth Grow With 'The Tortured Poets Department'?
How much will Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' boost her net worth? Get expert insights here
TikTok-Inspired Music Remixes Hit Spotify: A Game Changer for Artists?
Spotify develops TikTok-inspired remix features for track customization. Artists can now earn fair compensation for user-generated remixes.
House Bill Aims To Enhance Transparency In AI Training Practices
Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act: new US bill ensures transparency in AI training for music, balancing innovation and creator rights.
Spotify Unveils AI Update That Lets Users Tailor Playlists: How To Use It
Spotify unveils a new AI tool that creates personalized playlists from text prompts, enhancing music discovery with tailored mixes.
Sealed With A Kiss: Rock Band Sells Legacy For $300M, Who Did Gene Simmons 'Get Into Bed' With?
Explore the $300-million sale of Kiss's music catalog and brand as they transition away from live performances.
Over 200 Artists, Including Billie Eilish And Katie Perry, Demand AI Respect For Music Rights
Discover how over 200 music artists like Billie Eilish and Katy Perry are taking a stand against AI misuse in the music industry.
Sony Music CEO Warns Of Potential TikTok Exodus: 'We Should Share In Those Profits'
"The best music will be the most original use of AI. It won't be a fake Drake singing a Nirvana song," Sony Music CEO Rob Stringer says.
'The ELVIS Act Is Pivotal,' Says Copyleaks CEO: Tennessee's Pioneering Move In AI, Artist Rights
Tennessee positioned itself on March 22 at the forefront of an emerging battle between the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence (AI) and the time-honored rights of artists.
TikTok's Licensing Predicament: Expiring Music Publishers Deal Amplifies Universal Music Group Dispute
TikTok is facing mounting pressure as it removes recordings co-written by Universal Music Group NV (OTC: UMGNF) songwriters and approaches the end of its licensing deal with the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) on April 30.</
Universal Music Pulls 4 Million Songs From TikTok, Tells Artists: 'They Simply Do Not Value Your Music'
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has announced that as of March 1, its catalog of approximately four million songs is no longer actively licensed for use on TikTok.
Universal Music Group Announces Major Layoffs Amid $271M Strategic Overhaul
Universal Music Group NV (OTC: UMGNF) announced a "strategic organizational redesign" during its fourth-quarter earnings call, aiming for "efficiencies in targeted cost areas while strengthening labels' capabilities to deepen artist and fan connections," as
2024 Grammy Awards: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus Honored As Women Dominate Every Category
The 2024 Grammy Awards unfolded as a historic night marked by female dominance, where women claimed victories in every televised category.
Endemic Misogyny Persists In Music's 'Boys' Club,' This Committee Wants 'Transformative Change'
The music industry is a "boys' club" where discrimination and sexual harassment remain prevalent, according to an investigation recent parliamentary report in the U.K.
Apple Music Raises Royalties For Spatial Audio: A 10% Boost For Quality Sound
Apple Inc's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Apple Music will boost the royalties for music available in Spatial Audio, as confirmed in an update sent to label partners.

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