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Jerry Duplessis joins Technotainment to back creator-owned music streaming
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Technotainment Streaming Media said June 19, 2026 that Grammy-winning producer Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis is joining the company to lead New York operations as it prepares to launch STRMIT.tv in October 2026. The move adds a high-profile music…
Multi-channel network market stays fragmented as AI tools reshape competition
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The Business Research Company says the multi-channel network market remained highly fragmented in 2024, with Tastemade leading global sales at 1% and the top 10 players accounting for just 4% of revenue.
Comcast leads fragmented entertainment and media market in 2024
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A new Business Research Company report says the global entertainment and media market remained highly fragmented in 2024, with Comcast holding the top sales share and the top 10 players together accounting for just 5% of revenue.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE, sakanaction and Fujii Kaze lead MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026
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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 handed major honors to Mrs. GREEN APPLE, sakanaction and Fujii Kaze at its second ceremony Saturday at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO. The event expanded its international reach with performances from artists across Asia and the West,…
Metaverse market seen topping $1.2 trillion by 2030
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Allied Market Research says the global metaverse market is on track to surge from $41.9 billion in 2020 to $1,237.0 billion by 2030. Gaming, virtual reality and augmented reality are leading the growth, while North America remains the biggest…
Josh Martin named Los Angeles Times Entertainment Business Visionary
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Martin Business Management said CPA and President Josh Martin was named a 2026 Entertainment Business Visionary by the Los Angeles Times.
Hi-fi system market forecast to reach $22.28 billion by 2030
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The global hi-fi system market is projected to grow from $16.63 billion in 2025 to $22.28 billion by 2030, driven by smart home adoption, wireless audio demand and new sound-processing technologies.
Party supplies market seen reaching $28.8 billion by 2031
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Allied Market Research says the global party supplies market was worth $12.3 billion in 2021 and could more than double to $28.8 billion by 2031. Growth is being driven by online shopping, event spending, urbanization and demand for themed and…
Philip Bailey honored by autistic musicians at Jazz Hands For Autism concert
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Earth, Wind & Fire singer Philip Bailey was celebrated in Culver City, Calif., at Jazz Hands For Autism’s 25th concert, where autistic musicians he mentored performed his catalog for him and he received the WayMaker Award.
MM400 pushes a music-to-film world-building strategy
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Mi-sha-el Markin 400, known as MM400, is positioning his career around music, film, and narrative world-building rather than a single creative lane.
Senate honors La Original Banda El Limón for 60 years of music
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La Original Banda El Limón received a Senate recognition in Mexico City for more than six decades of artistic work and its role in promoting Mexican music at home and abroad.
Big Mac Entertainment teams with C+C Music Factory and Mark Walker on new track
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Big Mac Entertainment is releasing “Into The Future” with C+C Music Factory’s Freedom Williams and producer-artist Mark Walker on June 12 through Big Mac Entertainment Records.
Online music streaming market projected to hit $52.6 billion by 2034
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The global online music streaming market is expected to grow from $17.7 billion in 2024 to $52.6 billion by 2034, driven by rising smartphone use, smart-device integration and demand for personalized audio.
Hiromi Uehara, STUTS and Cup Of Joe set for MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN Premier Ceremony
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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN has announced performers for its Premier Ceremony on June 13 at SGC Hall Ariake in Tokyo, with artists from Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia on the lineup.
El Grande Music World launches artist support platform for independent musicians
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El Grande Music World has introduced a Barcelona-based platform that bundles distribution, playlist promotion, media coverage, networking and artist support for independent musicians worldwide.
Event services market seen reaching $1.35 trillion by 2031
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The global event services market is projected to grow from $515.8 billion in 2021 to $1.349 trillion by 2031, driven by more business activity, tourism growth and expanding IT hubs.
Three Musick, Peeler & Garrett attorneys make Lawdragon’s 2026 Next Generation guide
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Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP said three partners were named to Lawdragon’s 2026 500 X – The Next Generation guide on June 8, 2026. The recognition spotlights younger lawyers expected to shape the firm’s leadership pipeline across trusts and…
U.S. book light market seen reaching $288.1 million by 2031
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The U.S. book light market is projected to grow at an 8.9% annual rate through 2031, driven by more reading, more e-commerce shopping and a wider range of product options.
Casablanca the Gawd sets debut album release for Aug. 20
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Buffalo MC Casablanca the Gawd will release his debut album, You’re Now About to Witness…, on Aug. 20, 2026 via Compass 120 Entertainment.
Furhan Ahmad pitches small business protections for District 66
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Furhan Ahmad, a candidate for New York State Assembly in District 66, unveiled a plan on June 11, 2026, aimed at shielding small businesses and cultural spaces in Manhattan neighborhoods including the West Village, SoHo and TriBeCa. The proposal…
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