EU to launch ‘full-scale’ investigation into UMG’s $775m Downtown deal, Reuters reports
The European Commission is planning to open a “full-scale” investigation into Universal Music Group‘s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings.That’s ...
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Wyclef Jean and 88rising’s Jaeson Ma launch OpenWav app that lets artists sell merch, tickets and exclusive content directly to fans
Grammy-winning artist Wyclef Jean has partnered with Jaeson Ma, co-founder of Asian music collective 88rising, to launch OpenWav, a platform ...
Spotify partners with Backline to launch mental health hub for music industry professionals
Spotify has teamed up with Backline, a nonprofit organisation connecting music industry professionals and their family members with mental health ...
Universal Music and Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell launch joint venture with backing from Silver Lake
Universal Music Group has formed a joint venture with WTSL, the Silver Lake-backed investment firm founded by prominent Hollywood agent ...
Sony Music teams up with The Hello Group to launch artist management joint venture, THG India
Sony Music is once again expanding its presence in the booming Indian music market, with Sony Music India forming a ...
Rob Stevenson, Matt Signore launch new label ALTER, backed by Firebird
Respected A&R executive Rob Stevenson and Label Ops executive Matt Signore have launched a new record label called ALTER MUSIC.The ...
Bruce Springsteen Decries ‘Treasonous’ Trump at 2025 Tour Launch
Bruce Springsteen had some harsh words for president Donald Trump during his 2025 tour launch in Manchester, England.“It’s great to ...
Universal partners with Apple Music to launch Sound Therapy wellness music collection
Apple Music and Universal Music Group have partnered to launch Sound Therapy, a science-backed “wellness collection,” marking UMG’s latest venture ...
US Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission launch public inquiry into live music business
The US Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have jointly launched a public inquiry to identify “unfair and ...
Ice-T Announces Launch Of Cannabis Dispensary: “BREAKING NEWS!”
Ice-T is venturing into a fresh entrepreneurial chapter with the launch of his new dispensary in New Jersey. AllHipHop.comSince 1998, AllHipHop.com ...
