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HYBE overhauls brand identity as it pushes further into superfans and technology

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HYBE overhauls brand identity as it pushes further into superfans and technology

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HYBE unveiled a new corporate identity, updating its official mission and branding as the South Korean entertainment...

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Warner Music launches Atlantic Records Finland, led by Fredi Lundén and Kristiina Wheeler

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Warner Music launches Atlantic Records Finland, led by Fredi Lundén and Kristiina Wheeler

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Warner Music Finland has launched Atlantic Records Finland, a new frontline label focused on pop and rap....

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Jim Mahoney promoted to new Chief Membership Officer role at Merlin

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Jim Mahoney promoted to new Chief Membership Officer role at Merlin

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Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for independent labels and distributors, has promoted Jim Mahoney to the...

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Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15M over unauthorized use of her image on TV boxes

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Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15M over unauthorized use of her image on TV boxes

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Dua Lipa sued Samsung Electronics on Friday (May 8), accusing the consumer electronics giant of using her...

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India’s Zee Entertainment sues Reliance-Disney venture JioStar over alleged music copyright infringement (report)

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India’s Zee Entertainment sues Reliance-Disney venture JioStar over alleged music copyright infringement (report)

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Zee Entertainment has sued JioStar, the joint venture formed by Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company,...

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South Korean prosecutors reject arrest warrant request for HYBE’s Bang Si-hyuk again (report)

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South Korean prosecutors reject arrest warrant request for HYBE’s Bang Si-hyuk again (report)

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South Korean prosecutors have rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for HYBE founder and chairman...

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Tencent Music took down over 250,000 songs and reviewed 600,000+ ‘high-risk’ copyright cases in 2025 amid ’emerging AI risks’

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Tencent Music took down over 250,000 songs and reviewed 600,000+ ‘high-risk’ copyright cases in 2025 amid ’emerging AI risks’

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Tencent Music Entertainment, China’s largest music streaming service provider, says it took down more than 250,000 policy-violating...

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Paladin Artists names Rick Levy CEO – and enters ‘advanced discussions’ to acquire Wayne Forte’s Entourage Talent

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Paladin Artists names Rick Levy CEO – and enters ‘advanced discussions’ to acquire Wayne Forte’s Entourage Talent

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Independent music and live entertainment agency Paladin Artists has appointed Rick Levy as its Chief Executive Officer....

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Total revenue up 12.1% YoY to $1.73bn; subscription streaming revenues rose 12.7% YoY

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Total revenue up 12.1% YoY to $1.73bn; subscription streaming revenues rose 12.7% YoY

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Warner Music Group has issued its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (calendar...

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From Tencent Music’s 250K song takedowns to Sony and WMG’s calendar Q1 results… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

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From Tencent Music’s 250K song takedowns to Sony and WMG’s calendar Q1 results… 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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