In a new court filing, Sony claims a licensing lawsuit Ultra Publishing filed against it last December is an act of "retaliation" over Sony's own lawsuit against the publisher.
Also, big releases from ATEEZ and Tyler, the Creator help bolster the third quarter earnings for the second-biggest major music company.
The industry veteran's appointment signals Sony Music’s commitment to innovation and strategic leadership as it navigates a fast-changing landscape.
The deal will end litigation claiming Columbia retaliated against a staffer who pushed back on diversity efforts. Sony had called the case "contradictory and false" and wanted it dismissed.
The deal will resolve claims that the 2022 movie featured "iconic" tracks like “I Will Always Love You” but that the producers never actually got around to paying for them.
The global giant’s recorded music division enjoys a 14% spike in revenue, with streaming accounting for 65% of earnings. Publishing also gains.
Katherine Jackson claimed the huge sale "violated Michael’s wishes," but an appeals court says the superstar's will gave his executors "broad powers" to ink such deals.
The executive will replace Patrick Mushatsi-Kareba, who is exiting the company at the end of August.
First launched in 2020, the non-partisan initiative is meant to educate artists, songwriters, industry professionals and communities about voter registration and turnout.
Apollo is the financial backer of Sherrese Clarke Soares' HarborView Equity Partners.
