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Universal Music Group generated $3.83bn in Q2, up 13.3% YoY – driven by Noah Kahan, BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, Drake, and Olivia Dean
Universal Music Group generated revenues of EUR €3.294 billion (USD $3.83bn) across all of its divisions (including recorded music, publishing, and more) in Q2 (the three months ending June 30, 2026...

UMG’s new releases in India will go exclusively to paid streaming subscribers for first 72 hours
Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of UMG, announced the move on the company's earnings call on Thursday (July 30). Source...

IFPI rolls out labels’ AI chart-eligibility rules across its global network of official music charts
IFPI has applied the framework to the charts it directly manages Source...

Watch out, Suno: Google upgrades Lyria AI music model with ‘more realistic and emotionally nuanced vocals’
The model rolled out inside Google Flow Music, the company's AI song-creation platform. Source...

Grammys CEO ‘saddened’ by BTS decision to skip the 2027 awards – and defends new Asian pop category
Mason said the Asian Pop category was created "to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia." Source...

‘True independents will become rarer and more valuable going into the next decade.’
The following MBW op/ed comes from Samantha Moore, President of Rostrum Pacific-owned distributor SpaceHeater. Source...

SoundPatrol sued by Lucas Keller and Oak Felder, who allege they helped develop its copyright-detection software without compensation
Soundpatrol struck partnered with Universal and Sony in September 2025 to detect copyright infringement in AI-generated music Source...

Seasonal RPM Trends: When Do Publishers Earn the Most?
If your ad revenue feels like a season rollercoaster, you are not crazy. Publishers usually see the same money pattern every year, and the January dip is more “normal business” than “everything ...

Nas to receive BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
The GRAMMY-winning rapper will be honored at the private ceremony in Los Angeles on August 26. Source...

Confirmed: Influence Media Partners to acquire Anthem Entertainment catalogs for over USD $600M
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q4 2026. Source...