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UK-based investor Independent Franchise Partners takes 3% stake in Universal Music Group worth $1.2bn+
Reuter reports that the transaction makes IFP the sixth-largest shareholder in UMG Source...

HYBE’s US restructure, Weverse turns profitable and concerts boom: 3 things to know from the K-pop giant’s latest earnings call
HYBE’s latest earnings call offered a clear signal of where the K-pop giant’s priorities lie in 2026: the return of BTS. All seven members have completed their mandatory military service, and will...

Casey Wasserman puts talent agency up for sale amid fallout over Epstein files (report)
Wasserman backer Providence Equity Partners says it 'remain[s] fully committed' to the agency Source...

Sony Group develops tech to track original music in AI-generated songs (report)
When AI developers cooperate for analysis, Sony connects directly to their base model systems to extract training data. Source...

YouTube Music rolls out AI-powered playlist generator tool for Premium users
The launch makes YouTube Music the latest to offer the feature as rivals Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer have already rolled out the same tool in recent years. Source...

Ad Network Comparison for Low Traffic Sites: 2026 Guide
Starting a blog is a labor of love, fueled by late nights and a genuine desire to share your voice with the world. However, when the initial excitement fades and you begin looking at your analytics, t...

From UMG’s approved Downtown deal to Spotify’s AI ambitions… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source...

Why College Students Should Embrace the Gig Economy for Extra Income
College is expensive in ways that rarely show up on a tuition bill. Beyond rent and groceries, you have lab fees, software subscriptions, commuting costs, internships that pay little (or nothing), and...

Done Deal: UMG’s Downtown acquisition approved by EU competition regulator
It's a done deal. Source...

The Empire Strikes Back: The majors and Merlin gained (a bit) of market share on Spotify last year.
Spotify's new annual report updates a crucial yearly stat – with a surprise new number Source...