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ElevenLabs, creator of Suno rival Eleven Music, raises $500m at $11bn valuation
The latest round was led by Sequoia Capital, with partner Andrew Reed joining the ElevenLabs board. Source...

Amazon Music raises subscription prices in the US and UK
US individual plans now cost $12.99 per month, while Prime members pay $11.99. Source...

‘The way people consume music is always evolving, and it’s our job to stay ahead.’
Virgin Music Group's North American GM Cindy James recalls the lessons, challenges and triumphs that have landmarked her journey from Australia to LA Source...

YouTube’s subscription business is now generating roughly $20bn a year – with music a key growth driver
YouTube's combined advertising and subscription revenues exceeded $60 billion for 2025 Source...

6 key arguments from Concord and UMG’s $3bn Anthropic lawsuit – and why it’s one of the most significant AI copyright fights yet
A closer look at UMG, Concord and ABKCO's second copyright infringement lawsuit against AI giant Anthropic Source...

Wan Yin Koh named VP, Business Development, Digital at Warner Chappell Music Asia Pacific
Singapore-based executive will lead digital licensing and partnerships across the Asia Pacific region. Source...

Blackstone sells part of Recognition Music catalog to Sony Music for over $200m (report)
Billboard reports that the deal consists primarily of publishing rights and some master recording royalty streams Source...

With 40bn streams, $75m revenues last year, and double-digit growth forecast for 2026, Romania’s Global Records is redefining indie success in Central and Eastern Europe
Global Records founder Ștefan Lucian on hitting 40bn streams, the company's revenue target for 2026 and more. Source...

Anghami appoints Meshal Abdullah Mohammad Ali as Chairman in board reshuffle
The company counted 3.54m subs as of June 30, 2025 with over 120m total registered users Source...

Xania Monet manager launches ‘multi-million-dollar’ JV with Create Music Group
Romel Murphy forming 'hybrid AI and traditional' label and management firm dai + drm Source...