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1. Instrument maker Roland launches AI melody generator powered by research from Sony Computer Science Laboratories

   The product is aimed at music producers who can treat technology like an “active collaborator."

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2. Apple wins dismissal of lawsuit from streaming app Musi over 2024 App Store removal

   The court also ordered Musi's counsel, Winston & Strawn LLP, to pay Apple's attorneys' fees tied to the sanctions litigation.

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3. Bruno Mars signs global publishing administration deal with Avex Music Group

   The agreement takes effect once Mars completes his existing arrangement with BMG/Warner Chappell.

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4. Tencent Music now has 20M+ ‘Super VIP’ subscribers. Here’s what that means for China’s largest music streamer.

   Tencent Music Entertainment's (TME) 'Super VIP' tier has just hit a major new milestone.

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5. Clint Higham, John Esposito, and Kris Lamb launch Nashville label HEY NOW Records; Kenny Chesney is first signing

   HEY NOW Records landed East Tennessee singer-songwriter Kenny Chesney as its first signing.

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6. In latest move in India, Universal Music forms exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records, the new label from singer and composer Anirudh Ravichander

   Universal Music India has entered into an exclusive partnership with Albuquerque Records

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7. Matt Young named CEO of UMG’s Bravado, as Dan Goldberg and Eric Mackay join Amy Zaglauer & Rachel Redfearn on leadership team

   Young, based in New York, continues to report to Boyd Muir, Chief Operating Officer of UMG

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8. Trump administration to receive $10B fee for its role in US TikTok deal (report)

   Investors have put an initial $2.5 billion to the Treasury Department when the deal closed in January, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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9. Alibaba wants to be a global ticketing player — starting with Malaysia tour stop for Chinese rap superstar GAI

   Alibaba's live entertainment arm is making its first move into international ticketing, landing a primary ticketing role for a concert in Malaysia.

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10. Lyor Cohen letter addresses AI integration at YouTube, the ‘power of visual storytelling’ and the ‘tidal wave of choice’ facing music fans

    Lyor Cohen, YouTube's Global Head of Music, has published his first letter to music industry partners of 2026

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