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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
A bipartisan bill aiming to crack down on unauthorized deepfakes has been reintroduced in the US Congress, with the support...
Spotify integrates with UK’s Skiddle to connect streaming listeners with live events
UK-headquartered ticketing platform Skiddle has partnered with music streaming giant Spotify to integrate digital music consumption and live event attendance.The...
Epidemic Sound’s revenues jumped 29% to $181.6m in 2024, as EBITDA soared 150% YoY to $13.9m
Sweden-headquartered music production company Epidemic Sound has published its annual report for 2024.Financial highlights from the report include a 29%...
Marshall Nolan elevated to EVP, Head of Commercial Strategy at Island Records
Island Records has promoted Marshall Nolan to Executive Vice President, Head of Commercial Strategy, the Universal Music Group label announced...
David Massey retires from Arista Records, will step down in June
Sony Music has announced that David Massey, President of Arista Records, will retire from the company.The news comes seven years...
Sarah Gabrielli promoted to Head of A&R at Sony Music Publishing UK
Sony Music Publishing UK has promoted Sarah Gabrielli to Head of A&R.Gabrielli will continue to be based out of the...
ATC Group acquires majority stake in Jamie Osman’s Easy Life Entertainment
London-headquartered All Things Considered (ATC) Group has acquired a majority stake in Easy Life Entertainment, as the independent music company...
Daniel Ek pockets another $27.6m from selling Spotify shares – cashing out over $750m since 2023
Spotify CEO and co-founder Daniel Ek sold another $27.6 million worth of company shares on Wednesday (April 2), continuing his...
Mdundo launches strategic review that ‘could lead to change in ownership, merger, strategic investor or other consolidation’
Africa-focused music streaming service Mdundo has launched a strategic review as it grapples with what it calls ‘persistent billing challenges’...
Morrissey launches legal action against alleged online fraudster, as Web Sheriff investigation uncovers ‘decades-long defamation campaign’
The music business is having to get used to fighting online defamation campaigns waged against artists on social media.In 2022,...
