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Dynamoi News Music business news for release decisions. Music business news that helps artists, labels, and marketing teams understand platform changes, deal activity, royalties, and release strategy. Archive page 5 165 published stories Editorial standards → RSS feed → Product changelog → Archive page 5 News archive 59-73 of 165 Jan 9, 2026 HYBE America Names Ethiopia Habtemariam President of Music The former Motown CEO is tasked with integrating Atlanta's hip-hop culture into the Korean giant's superfan ecosystem. Jan 9, 2026 Paramount Skydance Courts Azoff and Grainge for MTV Equity Stake David Ellison plans to swap network ownership for artist access, pivoting the aging cable brand from reality TV back to premium music curation. Jan 8, 2026 Spotify Cuts Video Monetization Metrics 80% to Rival YouTube The pivot includes a new West Hollywood studio complex and API integrations with Acast and Libsyn to streamline professional video workflows. Jan 8, 2026 Grainge Attacks "AI Slop" in 2026 Memo Defining UMG Strategy The Universal Music chief splits from Warner’s licensing approach, backing litigation and a new NVIDIA partnership to filter platform pollution. Jan 5, 2026 UMG Acquires 30% of India’s Excel Entertainment in ~$90M Deal The major label secures global rights to the studio behind 'Gully Boy,' betting on film soundtracks to drive streaming market share in Asia. Jan 5, 2026 Napster Ends Streaming Era to Launch AI Kiosks After $207M Sale Users are forced to migrate playlists to competitors as the legacy brand pivots to "Agentic AI" kiosks for airports and retail environments. Jan 1, 2026 HYBE Targets $5 Billion Impact With BTS March Comeback and Tour The K-pop giant confirmed a March 20 album release and 65-date stadium run, sending signals to a crowded 2026 live music market. Dec 31, 2025 ADOR Hits NewJeans Member Danielle Marsh with $31M Lawsuit The move isolates the singer while three bandmates return to the fold, marking a shift to targeted legal enforcement. Dec 31, 2025 Live Nation Files to Dismiss DOJ Lawsuit Citing "Zero Proof" of Harm The promoter argues regulators gerrymandered venue data to inflate Ticketmaster's share and failed to produce witnesses alleging coercion. Dec 31, 2025 Beyoncé Hits $1B Net Worth via Parkwood’s Vertical Model Her $148 million year proves the "Artist-Enterprise" strategy of self-producing tours and retaining master rights beats traditional deal structures. Dec 31, 2025 UK Streaming Revenue Tops £1 Billion as Export Growth Plummets The BPI's 2025 report reveals an 11th consecutive year of growth driven by vinyl and superfans, despite a worrying lack of global hits. Dec 30, 2025 Google Apologizes After AI Defamation Costs Ashley MacIsaac a Gig This specific incident moves AI risks from copyright theory to immediate income destruction, forcing a rethink of live touring due diligence. Dec 29, 2025 Coldplay Hits $2.5B Live Milestone as Oasis Outpaces Beyoncé Volume New Pollstar data reveals a strategic bifurcation in touring economics between premium pricing models and mass-market legacy scale. Dec 28, 2025 HarbourView Bets $120M on Slipknot’s Metal Catalog The deal values the band's income streams at a 5.8x multiple while leaving master copyright ownership with Warner Music Group. Dec 28, 2025 Morgan Stanley Names Spotify "Top Pick" With 40% EBIT Growth Forecast Analysts liken the streamer to Nvidia, prioritizing AI-driven cost reductions and "marketplace" revenue over simple subscriber gains.