February, 2026

Donald Trump and Isaac Hayes estate reach settlement in copyright case over use of ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’
The lawsuit was originally filed in August 2024. Source...

Rise of the Music-Making Machines
Darius Van Arman explores the threat of AI to the music-making community and how independents can best position themselves against the inevitable and rising tide of AI… Source...

Lauren Demarte promoted to Chief Operating Officer at GoDigital Music
Exec also oversees operations in Colombia Source...

Google acquires AI music platform – and Suno challenger – ProducerAI
Google has acquired ProducerAI, the AI music creation platform formerly known as Riffusion, bringing the startup and its team into Google Labs. Source...

Music startup Mogul raises $5M; says it has tracked $1.5B+ in royalties for artists to date
Mogul says the funding will be used to expand its ability to serve "artists, managers, and business managers of all kinds". Source...

Sony Music Publishing launches in the Philippines, appoints Stephanie Ortiz as General Manager for the market
Ortiz reports to Sony Music Publishing’s newly appointed President for Asia, Roslyn Pineda. Source...

Min Hee-jin proposes to forgo $18M court win in exchange for HYBE dropping all lawsuits against her, NewJeans, ex-employees and fans
Min tells HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk to "meet in the realm of creation, not in the courtroom.” Source...

Miley Cyrus asks court to dismiss ‘Flowers’ copyright case, calling similarities to Bruno Mars hit ‘commonplace’ and unprotectable
Cyrus’ lawyers pushed back on Tempo's claims including allegations of similar pitch sequences, and similarities in the lyrics' characters and plots. Source...

Grammy winner Shaboozey signs publishing deal with EMPIRE
Agreement extends artist’s relationship with EMPIRE beyond recordings following breakout chart success Source...

Sacem secures ‘landmark’ agreement with UAE-based CMO, the Emirates Music Rights Association (EMRA)
The deal is said to mark a "turning point" for the protection and fair remuneration of creators, authors, composers, and publishers in the UAE. Source...

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