Top news of the week: 16.03.2023.
HYBE’s not the only K-pop giant eyeing the US: SM Entertainment plans $150m Stateside acquisition to speed up global expansion
Over the weekend, HYBE officially ceased its attempt to acquire a 40% stake in SM Entertainment.
How Puerto Rico’s Music Turned the Small Island Into a Global Force
Executives discuss how artists, including Bad Bunny, have led the territory to hold such a big influence in the industry.
Why is Spotify copying TikTok? To cling on to power.
MBW founder, Tim Ingham delves behind a major recent entertainment industry headline to explain what'
With Her New Black Women-Led Management Firm, Ebonie Ward Is Being the Change She Wants to See
The 11th & Co chairwoman/CEO discusses how #MeToo and #TheShowMustBePaused inspired her “unorthodox” venture.
SXSW is here: 22 places I plan to be from 5 minutes to 5 hours! [Kosha Dillz]
It’s that time of the year. You know the time because you can feel the stress. It is the time when everyone gets their Austin vintage clothing from the year before to post. Continue reading
UMG confirms Deezer deal to explore new economic models for streaming
We already knew that Deezer had signed on to become the second music streaming service working with UMG to explore new payout models.
Music & Tech Overload: Make the most of SXSW with these meetups & more
It’s that time of the year again–when the most innovative minds in music tech flood into Austin, TX. From cutting-edge AI music production to the future of music streaming, these. Continue ...
Snoop Dogg Returns Death Row Catalog to Streaming Services
Classic albums like Doggystyle and All Eyez on Me are back following the sale of a stake in Death Row to Larry Jackson’s new music company gamma.