February, 2025

Salt-N-Pepa sue Universal over ownership of master recordings – UMG says it remains ‘committed to working towards an amicable resolution’
The hip-hop group is accusing UMG of engaging in “self-interested and heavy-handed tactics” to block them from exercising their termination rights Source...

Music streaming service ROXi, backed by U2’s Adam Clayton, secures management buyout (report)
The assets of MagicWorks, ROXi’s parent company, transferred to a newly formed entity called FastStream Interactive, Sky News reports Source...

Cherry Red acquires UK label Dome Records from directors Peter and Santosh Robinson
Among artists who have been released on Dome are Lulu, Beverley Knight, Incognito, Hil St Soul, the James Taylor Quartet Source...

Avex Music Group launches Toibox publishing JV with Drake and Rihanna producer Elkan
Avex Music Group, led by CEO Brandon Silverstein, has also signed Elkan to a global publishing deal Source...

Lisanne Dorn Bota appointed Senior Vice President, Commercial at Sony Music GSA
She will join the management team, reporting directly to Christoph Behm, CEO of Sony Music GSA Source...

Epic Games prevails in patent infringement case over Travis Scott, Ariana Grande concerts in Fortnite
A jury found that neither the Ariana Grande show nor the Travis Scott concert in 'Fortnite' a patent held by Utherverse Source...

UMG to move New York offices to PENN 2 building in Manhattan, with plans for ‘future premium retail experience dedicated to serving music superfans’
New offices to feature "state-of-the-art" production facilities, retail space and "premium digital signage" in heart of Manhattan Source...

HYBE reportedly eyeing expansion into India – could a local acquisition be its route into the emerging market?
HYBE's reported plans to expand its reach into India arrive at a time of heightened M&A activity in the market Source...

Warner Music Brazil brings back voice of samba legend Cleber Augusto through AI
Augusto lost his voice following throat cancer surgery more than two decades ago Source...

Björn Ulvaeus: ‘Bring on the AI revolution – but stay true to safeguarding creators’ rights.’
The following op-ed was originally delivered as a speech to European lawmakers on Tuesday evening (May 20) by ABBA co-founder and CISAC President Björn Ulvaeus Source...

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