Judge dismisses Drake's lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar diss track

A federal judge in the US has dismissed a defamation lawsuit Drake brought against Universal Music Group. Judge Jeannette A Vargas rejected the lawsuit in a written opinion that stated the case emerged from “perhaps the most infamous rap battle in the genre’s history”. In her summary, the judge stated ...

Wasserman appoints Christa D'Alimonte as chief legal officer

Rebecca Frank steps down as KISS network content director

Virgin Music Group forms global distribution partnership with Ghana's MiPromo

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Kid Harpoon named as Abbey Road Studios' first ever producer in residence

Grammy and BRIT award-winning producer, songwriter and musician Thomas Hull, AKA Kid Harpoon, has been named as the first ever producer in residence at London’s Abbey Road ...

X-ray Touring's Jamie Wade launches live music agency Lola Artists

UK agent Jamie Wade has launched Lola Artists, a new independent live music agency. “Dedicated to representing artists across live touring, bespoke events, and unique shows, the agency ...

Becky Ayres, Jon Collins & more hail growth in Liverpool's music sector

A new report has revealed significant growth in Liverpool’s music sector. The Liverpool City Region Music Industry Development Programme was launched in 2020 and, according to a ...

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