Sony Music Entertainment is deepening its ties into the massively successful K-pop genre through a new partnership with JYP Entertainment (JYPE). The deal between JYPE and The Orchard grants global digital and physical distribution rights to the Sony s…
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Looks Like Drake Is Removing Michael Jackson from His Touring Setlist
The fallout surrounding the airing of HBO’s Leaving Neverland documentary continues. Radio stations in multiple countries have already dropped Michael Jackson from their playlists. Now, Drake appears to have wiped Michael Jackson from his UK concert t…
Apple Music Is Creating Customized ‘Album Artwork’ for Thousands of Playlists
Apple reached out to several high-profile designers of album art, from the creator of the AC/DC logo to the designer of Migos’ album, Culture. Rachel Newman, Apple’s global director of editorial, says the new artwork is meant to connect directly with t…
Weeks After His Immigration Issues, 21 Savage Faces More Than $1 Million In Legal Damages
Just weeks after being booked and released from jail on immigration charges, 21 Savage is facing new legal troubles. The lawsuit was filed against the rapper for accepting payment for a performance, but never showing up. 21 Savage was paid $17,000 in …
The Latest Music Industry Shuffles: Tencent Music, 7digital, Sony/ATV, Spotify, UTA, More…
Here’s a wrap on the latest flurry of music industry hirings — and abrupt departures. If you have a job listing to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a reques…
YouTube Music Continues Its Google Home Expansion Into 10 More Countries
Google is well-known for introducing multiple versions of services and apps. YouTube Music is replacing Google Play Music, but it lacked integration with Google Home. YouTube Music also wasn’t available on Android Auto when the service launched, takin…
YouTube Music Continues Its Google Home Expansion Into 10 More Countries
Google is well-known for introducing multiple versions of services and apps. YouTube Music is replacing Google Play Music, but it lacked integration with Google Home. YouTube Music also wasn’t available on Android Auto when the service launched, takin…
EMI Music Publishing Declares War Against Kanye West — Files Countersuit for Breach of Contract
Kanye West has launched a legal battle on two fronts against EMI Music Publishing and Universal Music Group in a spat over rights to his publishing catalog. But EMI is now aggressively fighting back. West shared on Twitter that he was attempting to bu…
EMI Music Publishing Declares War Against Kanye West — Files Countersuit for Breach of Contract
Kanye West has launched a legal battle on two fronts against EMI Music Publishing and Universal Music Group in a spat over rights to his publishing catalog. But EMI is now aggressively fighting back. West shared on Twitter that he was attempting to bu…
Hulu’s 10-Part Wu-Tang Clan Series Is a Go — Dave East, Julian Elijah Martinez on Board
Dave East and Julian Elijah Martinez are set to be series regulars on the upcoming 10-part Hulu drama, ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga.’ The show is being produced by Wu-Tang Clan frontman The RZA, Alex Tse, and Imagine Television. The drama was co-created …