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Latest Music Industry Hires: Ivors Academy, Secretly Distribution, MNRK, Spin Magazine, ID
Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of May 22nd, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note t
After 15 Years, Ed Sheeran and Warner Music Group Are Getting an Amicable Divorce
After 15 years and eight full-length albums, Ed Sheeran confirms the rumor that he has left Warner Music—news also confirmed by the company. The rumors are true
Pink Floyd Saxophonist Dick Parry Passes Away at 83
Saxophonist Dick Parry, who played on some of Pink Floyd’s biggest songs and tours, passed away on Friday at the age of 83. Dick Parry, the saxophonist who play
Canada Tees Up Major ‘Streaming Tax’ Hike — New Framework Would Require Netflix, Amazon Pr
Forget about a 5% “streaming tax”: Now, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has moved to require Netflix, Amazon Prime Video,
Ricky Martin Concert Abruptly Halted by a Violent Tear Gas Explosion. After the Place Was
Ricky Martin refused to cancel a gig in Montenegro after a concertgoer disrupted his show by discharging tear gas near the stage. Ricky Martin’s publicist repor
Ticketmaster Creates a ‘Climate of Fear,’ British Lawmakers Declare As Possible Investigat
The UK Parliamentary trade committee pushes to investigate the country’s live music industry, saying Live Nation operates in a “climate of fear.” The UK’s House
Sony Music Moves to Dramatically Expand Its Udio Lawsuit, Says 30,000+ Allegedly Infringed
Far from winding down its lawsuit against Udio, Sony Music is now looking to supersize the copyright infringement action by accusing the AI music platform of tr
Universal Music and TikTok Ink New Multi-Year Licensing Deal, Say They’ll ‘Work Together t
Universal Music Group’s inked a fresh multi-year licensing deal with TikTok, which is teeing up expanded marketing campaigns and doubling down on efforts to dec
IQ Magazine Integrates Hearby’s Gig Guide Into Its Manchester Music Report
IQ Magazine has incorporated Hearby’s gig discovery platform into its Manchester Report 2026, offering a data-backed view of one of the United Kingdom’s most ac
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