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Prescription Songs Signs Producer, Songwriter, and Engineer Rich Harris in Partnership With Pray For My Haters
The St. Louis-bred, Nashville-based multi-hyphenate brings credits with SZA, DJ Khaled, and Sexyy Red to the independent publishing company's roster.
August 5, 2026
- Deals
Megan Moroney Teams With American Girl for New Doll Collection
Country star Megan Moroney launches an American Girl collaboration inspired by her Cloud 9 Tour.
August 5, 2026
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BE:FIRST Signs with The Orchard and Drops New Single BRUCE WAYNE
J-pop group BE:FIRST launches U.S. push with The Orchard deal, Flo Milli collab, and global EP.
August 1, 2026
DealsYung Miami Signs With WME as Solo Debut Album Approaches
Yung Miami lands worldwide representation at WME while 'Spend Dat' climbs the Billboard charts.
July 23, 2026
DealsTricky Stewart Signs Global Publishing Deal With BMG
Grammy-winning producer Tricky Stewart brings his catalog, including Rihanna and Beyoncé hits, to BMG.
July 16, 2026
DealsBreaking Wave Group Launches With U2 and Ed Sheeran Executives
Former Warner and Island Records leaders form Breaking Wave Group as an artist-first alternative to major labels.
July 1, 2026
DealsSony Music Publishing Acquires Recognition Music Group Catalog in Landmark Deal
Sony and GIC partner to acquire iconic songs from Blackstone in a deal valued at potentially $3.5 billion.
May 12, 2026
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Sells Recorded Catalog to Warner Music for Over $300 Million
Warner Music Group acquires the full RHCP recorded catalog via its Bain Capital joint venture.
May 9, 2026
- Deals
Alex Warren Signs with UTA After 'Ordinary' Tops Hot 100 for Ten Weeks
Alex Warren joins United Talent Agency following a record-breaking run with debut single 'Ordinary.'
May 5, 2026
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