Also this week: apl.de.ap and more artists speak out on the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy.
With French Montana rapping in Darija (Moroccan vernacular Arabic) for the first time, “Ya Baba” signals a cultural and musical milestone for Arabic pop.
A number of big names have pledged a contribution of £1 per ticket from upcoming arena shows to the fund.
Also this week: More than 150 Canadian musicians come out against Conservative candidate Pierre Poilievre and two industry vets launch a company bridging Canada and Africa.
The European regulator is probing the competitive threat presented to "the music value chain" in The Netherlands and Austria.
Other recent deals include Warner Music Group's new joint-venture label with Annual Acharia, EMPIRE's partnership with Cambodian label Baramey and more.
Wham!’s 1984 holiday classic “Last Christmas” is one of the five nominees for most performed work, a remarkable sign of its staying power.
Also this week: Sonic Unyon Records launches SUM Artist Management.
A court in Seoul sides with ADOR in its contract dispute with the K-pop group.
Following Trump’s 145% tariff on the merch manufacturing hub of China, companies and artists are scrambling for solutions — but uncertainty makes every decision fraught.
