February, 2026

From Tencent Music’s 250K song takedowns to Sony and WMG’s calendar Q1 results… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source...

Sony Music Publishing confirms agreement to acquire Blackstone’s Recognition Music Group catalog, encompassing over 45,000 songs
The deal, announced on Monday (May 11), is subject to customary closing conditions. Source...

Taylor Swift hits back at ‘Showgirl’ trademark lawsuit, calling it ‘meritless,’ and alleges plaintiff used her IP in 40+ social media posts
Taylor Swift's legal team has filed an opposition to a motion for preliminary injunction Source...

Michael Jackson biopic passes $500 million at global box office – as Sony Music reaps streaming windfall from catalog stake
That makes it only the second music biopic ever to cross the $500 million threshold, after 2018's Bohemian Rhapsody. Source...

Red Hot Chili Peppers sells recorded music catalog to Warner Music Group for $300 million+
Band had been shopping catalog since early last year, according to reports Source...

Native Instruments acquired by inMusic, owner of Akai and Moog, three months after entering insolvency
The deal comes roughly three months after Native Instruments entered preliminary insolvency proceedings in Germany. Source...

Songwriters sue HYBE, NewJeans, claiming elements of ‘How Sweet’ were taken from their rejected demo
The songwriters alleged that NewJeans' creative agency received the demo and told the plaintiffs their topline was liked but would not be used. Source...

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15M over unauthorized use of her image on TV boxes
Electronics giant is accused of using Dua Lipa's photo on TV packaging without her permission Source...

HYBE taps PLEDIS’ Jiwon No, SEVENTEEN producer Sung Soo Han for new girl group label ABD
Jiwon No, who previously served as Head of Artist Planning at PLEDIS, was named President of the new label. Source...

India’s Zee Entertainment sues Reliance-Disney venture JioStar over alleged music copyright infringement (report)
Reuters reported that Zee is seeking $3M in damages over the alleged unauthorized use of its music Source...

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