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After Some Serious Staffing Shakeups, WMG Goes Into Deal Mode with an Atlantic+Kakao K-pop Tie-Up

October 7, 2026

Following WMG's major staffing shakeups and moves into new regions, Atlantic tees up a partnership with Kakao Entertainment to buoy K-pop artists. Warner Music Group subsidiary Atlantic Music Group (AMG) has... Read More...

Saudi Arabia cancels Soundstorm festival

More Cancellations Hit MENA as Saudi Arabia’s Soundstorm Officially Nixed

Ashley King

October 6, 2026

Saudi Arabia's Soundstorm festival will not be taking place this year, the organizer MDLBEAST announced, but promises it will return in 2027. Saudi Arabia's Soundstorm festival, which was due to take place i... Read More...

Google wins dismissal of Penske Media AI summary lawsuit

Google Wins Dismissal Over Penske Media’s ‘Zero-Click’ AI Summary Lawsuit

Ashley King

October 6, 2026

Google secures a major win against Penske Media as a federal judge dismisses claims that the tech giant unlawfully used their content in its AI-generated summaries. A federal judge has dismissed lawsuits fro... Read More...

Freddie Jackson, the Velvety Voice Behind ‘You Are My Lady,’ Passes Away

Ashley King

October 6, 2026

Freddie Jackson, the silky-voiced R&B singer known for hits like "Rock Me Tonight" and "You Are My Lady," passed away on Monday at age 69. Freddie Jackson, the R&B singer best known for hits like "Ro... Read More...

Streaming Fraudster Michael Smith Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison On Top of $8 Million Fine

Ashley King

October 6, 2026

Michael Smith, the North Carolina man convicted of stealing over $8 million in streaming royalties, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie M... Read More...

FKA twigs settles Shia LaBeouf sexual battery lawsuit

FKA twigs Settles Ugly Shia LaBeouf Sexual Battery Lawsuit

Ashley King

October 6, 2026

FKA twigs settles her long-running legal battle against actor Shia LaBeouf over ugly sexual battery allegations, enabling her to discuss the matter. FKA twigs is finally free to speak about the alleged abuse... Read More...

Dolly Parton estate claims nephew is hiding from lawsuit behind physical barriers like barbed wire

Dolly Parton Estate Claims Nephew is Using Physical Barriers, Including Barbed Wire and Signs, to Avoid a Lawsuit

Ashley King

October 6, 2026

Dolly Parton's estate claims that her nephew and former head of security is using barbed wire and a "no trespassing" sign to evade a lawsuit. The estate of Dolly Parton alleges that Bryan Seaver, the late si... Read More...

GoDigital Eyes APAC Expansion with Pony Canyon Partnership in Japan

Ashley King

October 6, 2026

GoDigital Music expands into Asia with a partnership with Japanese entertainment company Pony Canyon and a new president for the APAC market. GoDigital Music has announced a significant expansion in the Asia... Read More...

Apple Music Launches New Logo to Accompany New Era

Ashley King

October 6, 2026

Apple Music introduces a new logo alongside its latest software updates, intensifying its competition with Spotify for the top paid DSP in the US. After Apple debuted a new logo in the press materials and on... Read More...

California Festival Slashes Ticketing Fees by 99% by Building Its Own Platform On Shopify—Now It’s Ready to Expand

Ashley King

October 5, 2026

San Diego's SSBD Festival claims it cut 99% of ticketing fees with its self-made Shopify platform, lowering the price of one of its tiers by $60. San Diego's Same Same But Different Festival (SSBD) says it h... Read More...

WMG’s Re-Org Reaches MENA, Pairing a Promotion With a Sony Hire

Ashley King

October 5, 2026

Warner Music Group expands its regional leadership in the Middle East and North Africa after seismic shifts across the United States and beyond. Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced a strategic expansion o... Read More...

Music Impact Coalition grant to arts programs starting with North Carolina

Music Impact Coalition to Grant $3 Million to Arts Programs, Starting in North Carolina

Ashley King

October 5, 2026

The Music Impact Coalition will kick off its new initiative starting in North Carolina with a combined $3 million grant for music and arts education. A coalition of more than 20 of the nation's top music and... Read More...

WNXP Director of Partnerships & Projects
Company: Nashville Public Radio
Location: Nashville, Other / Non-US, 37201, United States
Digital Content Coordinator (WNXP)
Company: Nashville Public Radio
Location: Nashville, Other / Non-US, 37201, United States
Senior Marketing Manager
Company: Sound Credit
Location: Drivable to Memphis, TN preferred, but open to remote for the right candidate. Southeastern, US OK
Social Media & Content Manager
Company: SoundStock
Location: Las Vegas HQ
Director of Marketing
Company: Musixmatch
Location: Bologna or Remote

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FKA twigs Settles Ugly Shia LaBeouf Sexual Battery Lawsuit

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GoDigital Eyes APAC Expansion with Pony Canyon Partnership in Japan

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California Festival Slashes Ticketing Fees by 99% by Building Its Own Platform On Shopify—Now It’s Ready to Expand

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