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Startup Creator Platform Lockerverse Inks With CAA To Bolster Growth

The Hollywood Reporter reports: "Lockerverse — a startup platform for college and pro athletes, creators and artists to monetize their fanbases and offer exclusives...

TikTok Ban: House Passes Bill That Would Outlaw App In U.S....

Variety reports: "The House of Representatives by a wide margin passed a bill that would make it illegal to distribute or host TikTok in...

UMG And Hybe Sign New 10-Year Distro Deal (With Added Weverse)

Music Ally reports: "Universal Music Group has cemented its position in the burgeoning K-Pop market by expanding its partnership with Hybe. The two companies...

Twitch CEO Says DJs Will Have To Share What They Earn...

Engadget reports: "In an interview with the channel TweakMusicTips, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy said that DJ streamers on the platform will have to share...

Max Picks Up Bellator MMA Rights As Streamer Leans Into Sports

The Hollywood Reporter reports: "Max, the Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service, is leaning further into live sports, acquiring the U.S. rights to the mixed...

‘Clue’ TV & Film Rights Snapped Up By Sony Pictures In...

Deadline reports: "Clue is set to get another crack at the remake treatment. Sony Pictures has landed the TV and film rights to the...

Modified Audio Tracks Growing On TikTok After UMG/UMPG Row

Digital Music News reports: "Modified audio is on the rise on social media platforms, with TikTok leading the pack. Pex examined which user-generated content...

Apple Music To Pay Higher Royalties For Spatial Audio Tracks

Billboard reports: "Since unveiling Spatial Audio in June 2021, Apple Music has been pushing labels and artists to rework their music in the immersive...

Range Sports To Support The CW’s Rights Portfolio

Sports Business Journal reports: "Range Sports and The CW have struck a partnership that will see the agency help the Nexstar-owned network grow and...

Hybe Acquires Nearly 900,000 SM Entertainment Shares For $78.2 Million

Digital Music News reports: "K-pop powerhouse Hybe continues its long-running quest to take over SM Entertainment (SME), this time with an announcement that it...