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Q3 Results: Universal Music Group reported $3.9 billion in third-quarter revenue, up 11.7% year over year, with subscription streaming and the Downtown integration helping drive growth. YouTube Music and Premium topped 150 million subscribers globally. AI & Copyright: Elvis Presley rights holders sued Anthropic over alleged unlicensed use of songs, while Suno is seeking Apple testimony in its dispute with UMG and Sony. Spotify is reportedly aiming to launch an AI remix service in early 2027. Industry Moves: Create Music Group named Hayley Silvertown chief legal and business affairs officer; Believe hired former Amazon Music executive Mel Curley to lead editorial and marketing partnerships. Live Music: AFEM launched a free guide for independent promoters covering bookings, safety, accessibility and event planning. Ministry of Sound is also putting its iconic Martin Audio system up for sale. House Music: Influential New Jersey DJ and producer Cevin Fisher has died at 63 after a brief bout with cancer.

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Oct. 30, 2026

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Music industry student to represent Alabama in 30th annual Country Music Week competition

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Troy University - Alabama

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Owned By	Troy University
Year Founded	1887
Website	https://today.troy.edu/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Alabama, Troy
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

What does the music industry want from the future of AI – and how can the UK lead the way?

NME |

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NME

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Owned By	Kuok Meng Ru through Caldecott Music Group & NME group
Year Founded	1952
Website	www.nme.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Crawley
Owner Country	Singapore

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“I thought my music season was over” – Banky W reveals the simple prayer he made to God as he breaks musical hiatus (Video)

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Kemi Filani News

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Owned By	Kemi Adebayo through Kemi Filani Media
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://www.kemifilani.ng/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Nigeria, Lagos
Owner Country	Nigeria

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Afghan musicians defy Taliban music ban to preserve centuries-old traditions

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UNB - United News of Bangladesh

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Owned By	Enayetullah Khan through Cosmos Group
Year Founded	1988
Website	https://unb.com.bd/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Bangladesh, Dhaka
Owner Country	Bangladesh

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Zakes Bantwini wants Africans to own more of the global music business

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IOL

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Owned By	Iqbal Survé through Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, Sagarmatha Technologies (Intellectual Property Owner) & National Media Group (Publishing Entity)
Year Founded	1996
Website	iol.co.za
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
Owner Country	South Africa

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Revival of Music: The Power Behind A Solo Artist

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Graphic - California

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Owned By	Pepperdine University through Pepperdine Graphic Media
Year Founded	1937
Website	pepperdine-graphic.com
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Malibu
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Kempton Park Heritage Run and Market Day

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Kempton Express

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Owned By	Terry Moolman through Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	www.citizen.co.za
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Kempton Park
Owner Country	South Africa

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3 hours ago

My Bond With Mr Eazi Goes Beyond Music – King Promise

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Daily Guide

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Owned By	Blay Family through Western Publications Ltd
Year Founded	1984
Website	https://dailyguidenetwork.com/
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ghana, Accra
Owner Country	Ghana

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