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UK-based investor Independent Franchise Partners takes 3% stake in Universal Music Group worth $1.2bn+

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UK-based investor Independent Franchise Partners takes 3% stake in Universal Music Group worth $1.2bn+

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A so-called ‘activist’ investor based in London called Independent Franchise Partners (IFP) has built a 3.01% stake...

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From UMG’s approved Downtown deal to Spotify’s AI ambitions… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

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From UMG’s approved Downtown deal to Spotify’s AI ambitions… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

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Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s Weekly Round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest...

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Universal Music’s Downtown acquisition cleared by EU competition regulator

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Universal Music’s Downtown acquisition cleared by EU competition regulator

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It’s a done deal. The European Commission has approved Universal Music Group‘s proposed $775 million acquisition of...

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Olivier Chastan’s Iconoclast in sale talks at price tag of around $500 million

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Olivier Chastan’s Iconoclast in sale talks at price tag of around $500 million

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MBW understands that Olivier Chastan’s music rights acquisition vehicle, Iconoclast, is in discussions over a potential sale,...

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California and New York lawmakers propose caps on ‘Out-Of-Control’ ticket resale prices

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California and New York lawmakers propose caps on ‘Out-Of-Control’ ticket resale prices

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Lawmakers in California and New York are proposing measures to cap the “out-of-control” resale prices of concert...

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Udio seeks dismissal of indie artists’ copyright lawsuit over jurisdiction

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Udio seeks dismissal of indie artists’ copyright lawsuit over jurisdiction

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Artificial intelligence music startup Udio is attempting to secure dismissal of a copyright lawsuit filed by independent...

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Spotify eyes AI ‘derivatives’ as new revenue stream for artists – says its tech to let fans make remixes and covers is ready

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Spotify eyes AI ‘derivatives’ as new revenue stream for artists – says its tech to let fans make remixes and covers is ready

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Spotify says it wants to enable listeners to interact with their favorite artists’ music through AI –...

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Roslyn Pineda appointed President, Asia for Sony Music Publishing, as Carol Ng retires

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Roslyn Pineda appointed President, Asia for Sony Music Publishing, as Carol Ng retires

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Sony Music Publishing has appointed Roslyn Pineda as President, Asia, effective immediately. Pineda will succeed longtime SMP...

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HYBE says Weverse hit 12m monthly users last year – and that it’s turning casual fans into superfans

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HYBE says Weverse hit 12m monthly users last year – and that it’s turning casual fans into superfans

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HYBE-owned superfan service Weverse hit 12 million monthly active users (MAUs) in 2025 – a new high-water...

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Mike Easterlin named Managing Director of ONErpm’s Nashville office

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Mike Easterlin named Managing Director of ONErpm’s Nashville office

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ONErpm has appointed Mike Easterlin as Managing Director of its Nashville division. Easterlin will oversee A&R, roster...

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