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RIAA: US recorded music hit nearly $6B in H1 2026 as premium streams climb
The RIAA’s mid-year report puts US wholesale recorded-music revenue at about $5.97 billion for H1 2026, with premium subscriptions and a sharp physical rebound leading the gains.
Suno pulls Mary J. Blige ad after saying she never authorized the campaign
Suno yanked a Mary J. Blige promotional video after stating it had dealt with someone falsely posing as her representative, and that Blige was uncomfortable with the campaign.
Wilson Pickett estate partners with Primary Wave on publishing and NIL rights
Primary Wave has taken a stake in Wilson Pickett’s publishing catalog and a share of his name, image, and likeness rights, joining forces with the singer’s estate.
The producer behind “Fast Car” sells his royalty piece as catalog money keeps moving
HarbourView Equity Partners bought David Kershenbaum’s producer royalties on masters that include Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” Joe Jackson’s “Steppin’ Out,” and Marc Cohn’s “Walking in Memphis.” Terms were not disclosed.
BMG and Concord close merger as Bob Valentine takes the CEO seat
BMG and Concord have completed their merger under the BMG name, with Bob Valentine as CEO, a Nashville HQ, and a catalog of more than four million works.
