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RSS May 5, 2026 2:31pm · Music Business WorldWide

On… Universal, Spotify, Virgin, and the ‘leakage’ causing analyst discomfort.

This article orginally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest ‘Tim’s Take’ email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers. Source

RSS May 5, 2026 2:15pm · Pitchfork News

Kylie Minogue Netflix Series Gets First Trailer

“Kylie is this force,” says Nick Cave in a clip from the three-part documentary

RSS May 5, 2026 2:13pm · Rolling Stone Music News

Steven Soderbergh Explains Why AI ‘Turned Out to Be Perfect’ for John Lennon ‘Last Interview’ Doc

The director detailed two sequences where AI was used to create funny, surreal images to complement portions where Lennon and Yoko Ono speak in more abstract, philosophical terms

RSS May 5, 2026 2:11pm · Music Business WorldWide

Leslie Ahrens promoted to Managing Director & EVP Creative Latin America at Kobalt

Kobalt elevates longtime exec Leslie Ahrens to lead Latin America, as Nestor Casonu exits after 11 years. Source

RSS May 5, 2026 2:11pm · Billboard

‘The Lost Boys’ & ‘Schmigadoon!’ Top 2026 Tony Nominations: Full List

Both shows are nominated for best musical, in which they will compete with Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) and Titaníque.

RSS May 5, 2026 1:02pm · Music Business WorldWide

Sony Music expands JV with German rap label Two Sides, as founder Lucas Teuchner takes on broader advisory role for the major in the GSA region

The Berlin-based hip-hop label and management company is behind superstar rapper Apache 207 Source

RSS May 5, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Symphonic Next connects indie rightsholders to capital

Distributer Symphonic has announced the launch of Symphonic Next, which is “designed to connect clients with the capital, partnerships, and strategic pathways needed to grow and monetize their businesses.…

RSS May 5, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Spotify Discovery Mode “payola” lawsuit to move into arbitration

Back in November 2025, disgruntled Spotify user Genevieve Capolongo filed a lawsuit against the DSP, claiming that its Discovery Mode feature means that listeners are being misled because “Spotify’s playlists and recommendations are shaped by undisclosed pay-f…

RSS May 5, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

Sony reportedly looking to buy Recognition Music Group’s publishing assets

Recognition Music Group, if you don’t – get it – recognise the name, was the result of the bundling-together of three companies connected to former catalogues-aquirer Hipgnosis: Hipgnosis Songs Fund, Hipgnosis Songs Assets and Hipgnosis Song Manage…

RSS May 5, 2026 12:30pm · Musically

YouTube allows creators to replace music with copyright issues with genAI songs

US-based YouTube creators who are finding their videos struck down by pesky content ID claims due to the use of copyright-protected music can now generate replacement instrumental tracks in the back-end of the site, YouTube Studio.…

RSS May 5, 2026 11:21am · Music Business WorldWide

UnitedMasters hires Alessandro ‘Moz’ Moro to lead UK division; signs London acts Grace Carter and Kid Apollo

Alessandro ‘Moz’ Moro previously worked across Warner Records, Island Records, Platoon and EMPIRE. Source

RSS May 5, 2026 11:05am · Music Business WorldWide

Live Nation says court ruling against ticket broker supports the company’s bid to dismiss FTC’s BOTS Act lawsuit

Live Nation argued that the Key Investment Group lawsuit is not comparable to its case as they were brought under different subparagraphs of the BOTS Act. Source

RSS May 5, 2026 11:00am · Musically

Suno reportedly looking to raise $1/4 billion+ in latest funding round

Only six months ago, GenAI music platform Suno announced a $250m Series-C funding round. That valued the company at $2.45bn and took its total funding (post seed and Series A rounds) to $375M.…

RSS May 5, 2026 9:57am · Music Business WorldWide

Suno is raising another $250 million+ at a $5 billion valuation (reports)

Suno will likely raise above $250 million, the same amount that it pulled in during its Series C just six months ago, sources told Billboard. Source

RSS May 5, 2026 6:59am · Rolling Stone Music News

Watch Foo Fighters Showcase Anthemic Rock Song ‘Window’ on ‘Colbert’

Frontman Dave Grohl also shared his advice for his daughter, Violet Grohl, and other young musicians

RSS May 5, 2026 6:23am · Rolling Stone Music News

Watch Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Nicks Perform ‘Landslide’ at the Met Gala

Carpenter also showcased her own songs, “House Tour,” “Espresso,” and “Please, Please, Please,” on the event’s stage

RSS May 5, 2026 2:11am · Rolling Stone Music News

Kanye West ‘Hurricane’ Copyright Infringement Trial: ‘Snubbed’ Musicians Ask for Half a Million Dollars

The musician now known as Ye is expected to testify

RSS May 4, 2026 10:42pm · Pitchfork News

Met Gala 2026 Photos: Beyoncé, Madonna, Stevie Nicks, and More

See what Rihanna, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, Janelle Monáe, and others wore to the event

RSS May 4, 2026 9:39pm · Pitchfork News

Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency, Citing Health Issues

“I can’t be dizzy carrying banjos, guitars, and such on five-inch heels”

RSS May 4, 2026 9:37pm · Rolling Stone Music News

The Pussycat Dolls Cancel North American Leg of Reunion Tour

Group makes “the difficult and heartbreaking decision” to cancel dates after taking “honest look” at the run