YouTube Music
Everything filed under streaming services compared in our music coverage, the 21 reports filed on it so far.
RIAA: $3.1B Streaming Revenue H1 2026
US recorded music revenues grew 6.9% to $5.97 billion in H1 2026. Premium subscription streaming, up 7.8% to $3.11 billion, was the largest...
Warner Music Launches Warner Records Germany
Warner Music Central Europe has launched a new frontline label, Warner Records Germany, based in Berlin and led by industry veteran Lea Londa.
Musicians Sue Suno AI Over Publicity Rights
Musicians Jason Isbell and David Lowery sued AI music platform Suno on August 31, alleging it profits by using their names and styles without...
Udio argues AI training is fair use
AI music company Udio has filed its legal response to Sony Music's lawsuit, arguing its use of recordings for AI training is 'quintessential fair...
Katy Perry's 2011 Hit Tops TikTok Charts
Katy Perry's 15-year-old song 'The One That Got Away' is TikTok's Global and US Song of the Summer for 2026, highlighting the dominance of catalog...
Jason Isbell Sues Suno Over AI Exploitation
Jason Isbell, David Lowery, and two other musicians have filed a class action lawsuit against AI music company Suno, alleging it commercially...
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...
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.
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...
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%...
Warner Music Austria, ADA Central Europe
Warner Music Austria and ADA Central Europe have signed a distribution and studio partnership with Vienna-based independent label Tonherd, announced...
PopIndia buys Vincey catalog, signs 30KEY!
Reservoir Media's subsidiary PopIndia has acquired the catalog and YouTube channels of Vincey Productions and signed a publishing deal with Kashmiri
Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the
Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has been named Publisher of the Year at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, marking its second consecutive win.
Miley Cyrus Honors Dolly Parton on Instagram
Miley Cyrus posted a heartfelt tribute to her godmother Dolly Parton on Instagram after Parton's death, revealing personal reflections and future...
ARIA Blocks AI-Generated Recordings from Australia Charts
ARIA has updated its chart rules to exclude fully AI-generated tracks while allowing AI-assisted music. The changes take effect from the August 31...
Tim Curry Dead At 80 After Long Career in Music and Film
British actor and singer Tim Curry has died at age 80 in Los Angeles, TMZ reports, leaving behind a legacy in musical theatre film and pop music.
Apple Music AI Labels
Apple Music will introduce 'Made With AI' labels on tracks generated using AI platforms like Suno, relying on record labels and distributors to tag...
Universal Music Poland Acquires Kayax Records Catalog
Universal Music Poland has acquired the catalog business of Kayax Records, a Warsaw-based label founded in 2001. The deal includes global recording...
Charley Crockett Clashes with Jack White Over Twin Temple Controversy
Country music legend Charley Crockett has fired back at Jack White over the recent controversy surrounding Twin Temple, a doo-wop duo that was...
Columbia House Closes After 71 Years of Music Sales
The iconic mail-order media club is shutting down next month, ending a 71-year run that saw it become a powerhouse in the music retail market.
Petey USA's Oooo is a Must-Listen
Petey USA's latest project, Oooo, is a must-listen for fans of electronic pop and rock music.