Industry
Jermaine Dupri Drops $18m Sony Lawsuit
Jermaine Dupri and his So So Def companies have voluntarily dismissed their $18 million royalty lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment, stating the dismissal is without prejudice.
Artists
Reading and Leeds launch 'Nepo Baby' stage
Reading and Leeds festivals have replaced the long-running BBC Introducing Stage with a new Canopy Stage, which debuted over the weekend with a lineup fans called the 'nepo baby stage.'
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Dazy Announces MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD Vol. 2
James Goodson, the musician behind Dazy, has announced a new compilation album titled MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD Vol. 2.
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Total Wife Announces Remix EP and Fall Tour
Nashville duo Total Wife will release a remix EP, 'come.back.down.x.recovery,' on October 9 via Julia's War. The EP, born from a hard drive failure, features reworks by TAGABOW, Winter, Scott Cortez, and Full Body 2, and the band will tour the US with Fcukers in September.
Releases
Turnstile's Never Enough: Versions Out Now
Turnstile releases 'Never Enough: Versions,' a reimagined album with 22 tracks featuring Elton John, Slayyyter, and Dying Fetus.
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Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Raises
Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, CA raised $10 million for women's rights groups, a sum doubled by Melinda French Gates.
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Beggars Group revenue hits $177M in 2025
The Beggars Group reported a 20% revenue increase to $177 million in 2025, driven by its new majority stake in XL Recordings.
Releases
Peter Gabriel Releases 'Looking For The
Peter Gabriel has released the eight-and-a-half-minute synth-funk track 'Looking For The Happy' as part of his ongoing full-moon album series.
Industry
Warner Music Fund Grants $6M to 17 Groups
The Warner Music/Blavatnik Social Justice Fund has announced 17 grant recipients for 2026, investing almost $6 million.
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Spotify promotes Joe Hadley to VP
Spotify has promoted Joe Hadley to VP of Global Music Content and Partnerships, giving him leadership of its Music Editorial and Music Partnerships teams.
Industry
BMG Reports 8.1% Organic Growth, Confirms Q3
BMG's organic revenue grew 8.1% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, with its planned merger with Concord now expected to close in the third quarter.
Industry
Major Labels Invest $76M in Stability AI
Universal, Sony, and Warner Music have taken equity in Stability AI through a $76 million funding round. Other news includes Beggars Group's 20% revenue growth, BMG's financial results, a Sony lawsuit against Kroger, and a legal development in the majors' case against Suno.
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