Reps for Roc Nation call the new lawsuit a "sham" and a "pathetic attempt" to distract from recently-revealed inconsistencies in Buzbee's rape case against the superstar.
New faces, touring and regional genres propelled Latin music to outpace the market, yet again, with no end in sight.
The publishing executive is just the third woman to receive the award.
Organizations including IMPALA, AIM and IMPF have come out in opposition to the blockbuster deal, arguing it will squeeze independents in an already concentrated market.
The 36-year veteran of South By assumes full leadership of the annual event.
The company's publishing division, which includes Songtrust and Sheer, is expected to crank out $200 million in gross revenue in 2024.
Just three of the approximately two dozen major-label CEOs are women, and the situation isn’t much better in other sectors of the business. Why not more?
Virgin buys the parent company of CD Baby, FUGA, Songtrust and more in a deal expected to close by mid-2025.
The 20-company Billboard Global Music Index dropped 1.6% to 2,243.59, lowering its year-to-date gain to 46.3%.
Also this week: Charlotte Day Wilson preps for a "dream opportunity" in Toronto.
