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Ed Sheeran beats ‘Thinking Out Loud’ copyright appeal
Ed Sheeran has beaten a copyright appeal over his hit single Thinking Out Loud.As reported by Reuters, a US appeals...
From Ed Sheeran’s copyright appeal win to the asset-backed securities boom… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines...
Madlib sues former manager for alleged ‘rank self-dealing’ and ‘pervasive mismanagement’
Rapper and record producer Madlib (who is also behind Quasimoto), has sued the manager of his record and merch companies,...
Boyd Muir promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Universal Music Group
Boyd Muir, EVP, CFO and President of Operations at Universal Music Group, has been promoted to the newly created role...
Whether it’s Trump or Harris, the music business has something to fear.
MBW Reacts is a series of analytical commentaries from Music Business Worldwide written in response to major recent entertainment events...
Live events company DEAG acquires Italy-based promoter MC² Live
European live events company DEAG Deutsche Entertainment is continuing its expansion with the acquisition of Italy’s MC² Live.Under the terms...
YouTube ad revenues reached $8.92bn in Q3, up 12.2% YoY
For the first time ever, YouTube’s subscription and advertising revenues have surpassed $50 billion over four quarters.Sundar Pichai, CEO of...
Sony Music Publishing inks global deal with Mike Dean; Launches partnership with producer collective, M.W.A.
Sony Music Publishing has signed a deal with producer Mike Dean and several members of his producer collective M.W.A., including...
Sophia Hong appointed Managing Director of Warner Chappell Music Korea
Warner Chappell Music Korea has appointed Sophia Hong as Managing Director, effective immediately.She will be based in Seoul and will...
Chris Brown and Drake sued for at least $5m over alleged copyright infringement on ‘No Guidance’
R&B artist Chris Brown and rapper Drake are once again facing a copyright infringement lawsuit over their 2019 hit No...
