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IndustryTaylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter Named BMI Pop Songwriters of the Year 2026
Swift and Carpenter shared the top songwriting honor at the 2026 BMI Pop Awards, with Kendrick Lamar's 'luther' taking Song of the Year.
May 14, 2026
IndustryiHeartMedia Q1 2025 Revenue Rises as Podcast Business Grows
iHeartMedia posted nearly 10% revenue growth in Q1, driven by a 27% surge in podcast income.
May 12, 2026
IndustryAssociation of Music Offices Launches to Support Local Music Ecosystems Nationwide
A new national trade group, the AMO, unites government music offices to strengthen local music economies across the U.S.
May 12, 2026
IndustryNettwerk Music Group Founders Win Lifetime Achievement at 2026 Libera Awards
Terry McBride and Mark Jowett are being honored for four decades of independent music leadership.
May 12, 2026
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Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15 Million Over Unauthorized Image Use
Dua Lipa is taking Samsung to court over the unlicensed use of her photo on TV packaging.
May 11, 2026
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Rising Alt-Pop Artist Lamb and 90s Trip-Hop Duo Share a Name Problem
Long Beach electro-pop artist Lamb's tour rollout is causing confusion with UK trip-hop duo Lamb, who have formally addressed the mix-up.
May 11, 2026
IndustryWarner Records Named Grammy Hall of Fame Label Honoree for 2026
Warner Records received the Grammy Hall of Fame label tribute, with Aaron Bay-Schuck reflecting on artist development and legacy.
May 9, 2026
IndustryTDE President Punch Denies Bot Allegations on Joe Budden Podcast
Top Dawg Entertainment's Punch says live show attendance, not streaming numbers, is TDE's real metric.
May 9, 2026
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Taylor Swift Has Over 150 Trademarks and Is Still Building
Taylor Swift's trademark portfolio covers her name, lyrics, phrases, and even her cats, totaling more than 150 active registrations.
May 8, 2026
IndustryWarner Music Group Q1 Revenue Hits $1.7 Billion Driven by Bruno Mars
WMG posts 17% revenue growth in Q1 2025, with Bruno Mars and sombr leading recorded music gains.
May 8, 2026
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BTS ARIRANG Album Drives HYBE to Record Q1 2026 Revenue
BTS's comeback album ARIRANG pushed HYBE to its highest-ever first-quarter revenue, topping $470 million.
May 7, 2026
IndustryBig Loud CEO Seth England on Nashville's Rise as a Multi-Genre Hub
Seth England breaks down how Big Loud and country music became the center of the modern music industry.
May 6, 2026
IndustryArena One and AMC Theatres Launch Interactive Live Concert Format in 300 Locations
Bebe Rexha, Kim Petras, and Maren Morris headline a new real-time cinema concert format launching in June.
May 6, 2026
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Linda Perry to Receive Ivor Novello International Songwriting Prize in 2026
The legendary songwriter behind hits for Christina Aguilera, P!nk, and Gwen Stefani earns a major UK honor.
May 6, 2026
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Salt-N-Pepa vs. UMG: Copyright Termination Rights Appeal Continues
UMG pushes back on Salt-N-Pepa's master ownership claim, calling the duo's appeal fatally flawed.
May 6, 2026
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Jason Derulo Savage Love Copyright Trial Testimony Explained
Jason Derulo faces cross-examination over songwriting credits for his 2020 Billboard Hot 100 hit 'Savage Love.'
May 6, 2026
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Romeo Santos, Daddy Yankee, and Keityn Win 2026 ASCAP Latin Music Awards
ASCAP's 2026 Latin Music Awards honored the songwriters and publishers driving Latin music's global rise.
May 6, 2026
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