AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArtist Deals: Interscope says Summer Walker could owe $50 million if she exits her record deal, underscoring the high stakes of label contracts. Industry Moves: The Music Publishers Association named Faber Music CEO Richard King its board chair, while Universal Music Group appointed Libby Bush global brands president. AI & Rights: Sony Music is seeking removal of 260,000 AI deepfake tracks; Suno hired former Ticketmaster executive Michael Chua to lead its live music team, including Songkick. A US man was sentenced to 18 months for an $8 million fake-streaming royalties scam. Market & Royalties: UK recorded-music growth slowed in the third quarter, though vinyl sales remain strong. The MLC says it has paid songwriters and publishers more than $4.2 billion and will begin distributing unmatched royalties in April 2027. Global Growth: India’s live-events sector grew 44%, with the government targeting a further doubling by 2030. Warner’s Atlantic Music Group and Kakao Entertainment also struck a partnership to develop K-pop artists.
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