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Bill Ackman, who wants to move UMG’s financial HQ to the US, calls for ‘time out’ on Trump’s tariff war

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NO FAKES Act aimed at cracking down on deepfakes reintroduced in US Congress – this time with support of Google and OpenAI

Google and OpenAI joined the music majors and the RIAA in backing a bill that enables individuals to protect their voice and likeness against AI fakes

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Warner Music Group is readying its superfan app – with help from Ed Sheeran

Sheeran is now "actively posting" on the platform, according to the WSJ interview with Atlantic Records CEO Elliot Grainge

Interviews

‘I’m getting invited to a few more lunches now.’

A UK grime fan is currently one of the hottest producers in LA and Nashville. Hoskins recounts his unlikely journey and discusses his musical philosophy...

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Spotify integrates with UK’s Skiddle to connect streaming listeners with live events

The partnership allows Spotify users in the UK to discover concerts, club nights and festivals directly on the app

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Epidemic Sound’s revenues jumped 29% to $181.6m in 2024, as EBITDA soared 150% YoY to $13.9m

The company expanded its audio library with the acquisition of sound effects company Soundly

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For Google and OpenAI, the UK’s proposed loosening of copyright laws for AI isn’t enough – they want to be ‘free’ of copyright

“We believe training on the open web must be free,” Google said in a submission to a parliamentary committee

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German collection society GEMA distributed $1.22bn to rightsholders in 2024, up 4.7% YoY

Performance rights collections have seen a sharp spike amid tepid growth from online music

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Marshall Nolan elevated to EVP, Head of Commercial Strategy at Island Records

The appointment follows Nolan’s contributions to campaigns for Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter

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Sabrina Carpenter named ‘icon’ for Fortnite Festival Season 8

Carpenter joins other artists who have been featured as “icons” on Fortnite including The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Metallica

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Sarah Gabrielli promoted to Head of A&R at Sony Music Publishing UK

Gabrielli first joined the company in 2016 as an A&R Assistant

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David Massey retires from Arista Records, will step down in June

The news comes seven years after Massey re-launched the legendary record label at Sony

Analysis

On… OpenAI, Bain Capital, Daniel Ek, and reasons to be cheerful

Tim Ingham's latest Review, exclusively sent to MBW+ subscribers

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ATC Group acquires majority stake in Jamie Osman’s Easy Life Entertainment

The deal brings Easy Life’s artist management, recordings, and PR services under the ATC umbrella

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Trump grants TikTok ban extension as US deal falters over tariffs

Talks on new ownership for TikTok reportedly broke down when Trump announced new tariffs on China

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From Pophouse’s $1.3bn music rights fund to Morrissey’s legal action… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…

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Global independent music publishing sector was worth $2.8bn in 2023, up 5.7% YoY (report)

The Independent Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) has published its latest Global Market View report

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Donald Trump denied dismissal of Isaac Hayes heirs’ copyright lawsuit

A federal court judge in Georgia rejected Trump lawyers' arguments that the estate of Isaac Hayes couldn't prove they own rights in 'Hold On, I'm Coming'

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Warner Music Group, Josh Groban honored at Harmony Program gala

The Harmony Program provides children from underserved communities with a music education