Create Music Group acquires minority stake in DistroKid, continuing indie-sector investment spree
The deal extends Create's recent string of investments across independent music distribution and services.
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Merck Mercuriadis to roll eight management companies into new Hipgnosis Artist Partnerships venture
The restructuring consolidates a large management footprint under the Hipgnosis brand Mercuriadis formerly led as a song-fund executive.
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Paris Jackson challenges Michael Jackson estate executor over $100M fee, estate calls claims absurd
The dispute is the latest fight over control and compensation within the late singer's lucrative estate.
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J. Cole confirms he is not retiring, reflects on Kendrick Lamar feud after saying The Fall-Off would be final album
Cole's reversal follows his earlier statement that The Fall-Off would end his recording career.
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Zach Bryan tops Billboard albums and country albums charts with 'Young Manhood' EP
The EP debut gives Bryan simultaneous No. 1s on the all-genre and country album rankings.
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ILLIT's 'BREAK EVEN' tops Hanteo and debuts at No. 3 on Japan's Oricon chart
The fifth mini album's first-day sales of 380,000 copies mark a strong opening for the group in Korea and Japan.
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Singapore F1 Grand Prix builds reputation as the 'Coachella of Asia'
Industry figures cite the event's buying power and regional influence among Asian festivals.
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ILLIT's 'I'll Arrest You' tops charts across Korea, China and Japan
The song's multi-market chart performance follows the group's strong physical sales for the same release cycle.
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Virtual idol group PLAVE hits career-high No. 31 on Billboard 200
The ranking is the highest yet for the virtual K-pop act on the US main album chart.
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Kings of Leon to play intimate London show celebrating new album 'O My Beloved'
The exclusive performance is timed to the band's upcoming album release.
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Ella Langley sets record as fastest woman to six No. 1 hits on Country Airplay chart
The milestone marks a rapid rise for Langley at country radio.
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Sharon Osbourne says 'Back to the Beginning' concert film captured Ozzy before his death
The film documents the Black Sabbath frontman's final performance.
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Post Malone teases new song 'Bad Mood' and album 'eternal buzz'
The preview suggests a return to the sound of his 'Beerbongs & Bentleys' era.
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Tate McRae earns second No. 1 hit in Canada with 'Housewife'
The single adds to McRae's chart run in her home market.
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BTS's 'Arirang' holds at No. 46 on Billboard 200 for 31st consecutive week
The sustained chart presence reflects continued long-tail consumption for the album.
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Sidhu Moose Wala's music stays on Billboard Canada charts after hologram tour postponement
Consumer demand for the late artist's catalog persists despite the postponed hologram tour.
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Forrest Frank sets release date for new album 'The Jesus Generation'
Frank shared teasers featuring Lecrae, KB and Elevation Rhythm.
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ATEEZ unveils pre-release single 'Drip'
The track previews the group's upcoming release.
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