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TikTok tops 200 million monthly users in Europe
TikTok has reached a significant milestone in Europe.The ByteDance-owned app revealed Friday (September 5) that it has reached more than...
SoundExchange launches appeal of ruling in SiriusXM lawsuit, says satellite radio firm has underpaid royalties by $400M
US-headquartered performance rights organization SoundExchange is appealing its loss of a lawsuit against SiriusXM over allegedly underpaid royalties.“In filing of...
StubHub targets $9bn valuation as it launches IPO roadshow
Secondary ticketing marketplace platform StubHub has revealed how much it hopes to earn from its initial public offering.In a filing...
Cindy Gu appointed General Manager of Southeast Asia for Virgin Music Group
Virgin Music Group, Universal Music Group’s indie artist label and services arm, has appointed Cindy Gu to oversee Southeast Asia...
EU pauses probe into Universal’s $775m Downtown deal
The European Commission has temporarily paused its investigation into Universal Music Group‘s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings.Reuters reported on Thursday (September...
Warner Chappell renews global publishing deal with superstar Kacey Musgraves
Warner Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has renewed its long-running global publishing deal with country superstar...
Symphonic expands in Puerto Rico, partnering with High Ground Music, and hiring Victor Roque in LATAM role
Indie distributor and music services company Symphonic Distribution is expanding its presence in Puerto Rico through a partnership with recently-formed...
Big Machine Label Group bolsters international team as Nashville-headquartered company celebrates 20th year
Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) has revealed a series of promotions and a new hire within its international division.Alex Hannaby,...
Monti Olson rejoins BMG to lead Music Publishing operations in North America; will ‘drive new signings and catalog acquisitions’
Monti Olson has been appointed by BMG to oversee the company’s music publishing operations as Executive Vice President, Publishing, North...
From JYP’s AI artist venture to UMG’s Downtown deal inquiry pause… 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...
