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- From Pophouse’s $1.3bn music rights fund to Morrissey’s legal action… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Upon 04/04/2025 at 16:00
The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place… Source
- Global independent music publishing sector was worth $2.8bn in 2023, up 5.7% YoY (report)on 04/04/2025 at 15:53
The Independent Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) has published its latest Global Market View report Source
- Donald Trump denied dismissal of Isaac Hayes heirs’ copyright lawsuiton 04/04/2025 at 10:35
A federal court judge in Georgia rejected Trump lawyers' arguments that the estate of Isaac Hayes couldn't prove they own rights in 'Hold On, I'm Coming' Source
- Warner Music Group, Josh Groban honored at Harmony Program galaon 04/04/2025 at 10:24
The Harmony Program provides children from underserved communities with a music education Source
- HYBE’s Joon Choi: ‘90% of Weverse traffic comes from regions outside of Korea. Most of our users are global superfans.’on 03/04/2025 at 16:19
MBW speaks with Weverse President Joon Choi following the launch of its Spotify-powered 'Listening Party' streaming service Source
- TikTok soft-launches ‘TikTok for Artists’ platformon 03/04/2025 at 16:11
For now, the service is available only to artists in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea Source
- HYBE’s newest venture in the US is a label called HYBE AMERICA x AU in partnership with Alan Chikin Chowon 03/04/2025 at 16:10
Label is described as "a first-of-its-kind label" that will launch a "groundbreaking franchise spanning both scripted content and music." Source
- Exclusive: Morrissey launches legal action against alleged online fraudster, as Web Sheriff investigation uncovers ‘decades-long defamation campaign’on 03/04/2025 at 15:22
MBW obtains letter from Morrissey's lawyers accusing alleged perpetrator of defamation and illegal conduct Source
- Mdundo launches strategic review that ‘could lead to change in ownership, merger, strategic investor or other consolidation’on 03/04/2025 at 15:12
Africa-focused music streaming service has launched a strategic review as it grapples with what it calls ‘persistent billing challenges’ Source
- Daniel Ek pockets another $27.6m from selling Spotify shares – cashing out over $750m since 2023on 03/04/2025 at 10:56
The Spotify CEO has so far sold $751.6 million worth of Spotify shares since mid-2023 Source
