Universal Music Posts 12% Q3 ’26 Revenue Growth Thanks to Downtown — But Amid an AI Avalanche, Grainge Says ‘The Structure of Our DSP Agreements Has to Change’

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Universal Music Group head Lucian Grainge. Photo Credit: UMG Universal Music Group (UMG) has reported a double-digit revenue increase – and a more than 20% paid-streaming spike – for Q3 2026. But the showing hasn’t yet translated into share-price growth, and per CEO Lucian Grainge, the structure of the company’sContinue Reading

Chris Brown Producer Ishmael Montague Sues Sony Music for $1.25 Million, Accusing the Major of ‘Stalling’ His IP and Royalties Sale

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Photo Credit: Sony Music Chris Brown producer Ishmael Montague has filed a nearly $1.25 million lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment (SME) for allegedly failing to pay due royalties and “stalling” his deal with Xposure Music. Montague recently submitted his complaint to a New York federal court, accusing SME of fraudulentContinue Reading

Mod Sun remembers ‘special’ ex-girlfriend Sahara Ray in heartbreaking tribute: ‘A true love of mine’

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See more of our coverage in your search results. Mod Sun is remembering his “special” late ex-girlfriend Sahara Ray, calling her “pure magic” and “a true love of mine” in an emotional Instagram Reel shared Wednesday. The musician (real name: Derek Ryan Smith) posted a striking video of Ray posingContinue Reading

‘Lizard Music’ Starring Dwayne Johnson And Directed By Benny Safdie To Tune Up Christmas Day 2027 Via Amazon MGM

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EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM Studios has set the theatrical release date for the live-action/CGI hybrid Lizard Music, starring Dwayne Johnson and directed by Benny Safdie, for December 25, 2027. Lizard Music follows a boy (Theo Clark Leber) left to his own devices who stumbles upon a secret late-night broadcast of lizardsContinue Reading

Julianne Moore Says ‘The Debut’ Is ‘One of the Best Scripts I’ve Ever Read’ as Jesse Eisenberg’s Musical Comedy Closes London Film Festival on a High Note

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“The Debut” ended London Film Festival on a high note Sunday night as director Jesse Eisenberg and star Julianne Moore gushed over each other to a packed audience at the Royal Festival Hall. “I mean, this movie stars my favorite person, Julianne Moore,” Eisenberg began as the duo came onstageContinue Reading

Eminem Defends New Collaboration With ‘Old Friend’ Kid Rock: ‘Not About Choosing Sides’

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“Just choosing to make music,” rapper says of appearing on “Heal My Faith” off Rock’s faith-based LP Eminem defended his guest verse on Kid Rock’s new faith-based album, saying their long friendship overshadowed their political divide. Rock released his new LP Halfway 2 Jesus on Friday, with Slim Shady —Continue Reading

Music Industry Moves: My Chemical Romance Signs With Warner Chappell

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Warner Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has signed an exclusive worldwide administration agreement with veteran New Jersey rock band My Chemical Romance. The partnership covers the global publishing administration of the band’s entire catalog, including their albums “Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge,” “The Black Parade,”Continue Reading