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Clint Higham, John Esposito, and Kris Lamb launch Nashville label HEY NOW Records; Kenny Chesney is first signing
HEY NOW Records landed East Tennessee singer-songwriter Kenny Chesney as its first signing. Source...

In latest move in India, Universal Music forms exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records, the new label from singer and composer Anirudh Ravichander
Universal Music India has entered into an exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records Source...

Matt Young named CEO of UMG’s Bravado, as Dan Goldberg and Eric Mackay join Amy Zaglauer & Rachel Redfearn on leadership team
Young, based in New York, continues to report to Boyd Muir, Chief Operating Officer of UMG Source...

Trump administration to receive $10B fee for its role in US TikTok deal (report)
Investors have put an initial $2.5 billion to the Treasury Department when the deal closed in January, the Wall Street Journal reported. Source...

Alibaba wants to be a global ticketing player — starting with Malaysia tour stop for Chinese rap superstar GAI
Alibaba's live entertainment arm is making its first move into international ticketing, landing a primary ticketing role for a concert in Malaysia. Source...

Lyor Cohen letter addresses AI integration at YouTube, the ‘power of visual storytelling’ and the ‘tidal wave of choice’ facing music fans
Lyor Cohen, YouTube's Global Head of Music, has published his first letter to music industry partners of 2026 Source...

Touré Shiver named VP, Marketing Strategy at Republic Records
Executive joins from Columbia Records and will work across marketing campaigns for artists including Ayra Starr, DJ Khaled, and John Legend. Source...

How Cloud NVR Reduces Shrinkage in Ecommerce Businesses (Data-Backed Guide)
Most ecommerce businesses assume shrinkage is a retail problem. It’s not. Whether you operate a warehouse, fulfillment center, or last-mile distribution network, inventory loss silently eats into ma...

Twitch Monetization Requirements: Getting Paid as a Streamer
Imagine turning your hobbies — gaming, cooking, music, or just hanging out on stream — into real money without leaving your bedroom. That’s what Twitch does for millions of people. It’s huge: ...

Live Nation antitrust trial resumes as 30+ states push on despite DOJ settlement
States accuse Live Nation of stifling competition and driving up prices for fans as trial continues without the DOJ. Source...

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