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Luminate Acquires Artist ID Database Quansic
Billboard reports: "Music and entertainment data provider Luminate, whose clients include Billboard and its popular Charts, has acquired Quansic, a global music artist identification...
Hangout FM And Beatdapp Join Forces To Combat Streaming Fraud
Music Business Worldwide reports: "Hangout FM, a social music platform owned by Turntable Labs, has announced a partnership with Beatdapp, a blockchain-based music streaming...
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...
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...
That Mystery Company Interested In Buying Believe? It’s Warner Music Group
Music Business Worldwide reports: "Earlier this week, MBW told you that there was a “mystery” company that has begun a conversation with Believe‘s board...
Apple Backtracks, Reinstates Epic Games’ iOS Developer Account In Europe
Ars Technica reports: "Apple has agreed to reinstate Epic Game's Swedish iOS developer account just days after Epic publicized Apple's decision to rescind that...
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...
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...
SAG-AFTRA Ratifies TV Animation Contracts That Establish AI Protections For Voice...
Engadget reports: "SAG-AFTRA has ratified new contracts for voice actors working in TV animation after members’ votes came in at over 95 percent 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...
