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Primary Wave Strikes Reported Nine-Figure Deal With Pete Townshend for Song Rights and Likeness

The move gives Primary Wave latitude to license the catalog for film, TV and future projects.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Masters to Warner Music Group in $300 Million-Plus Deal

Red Hot Chili Peppers Reportedly Sell Recorded Catalog to Warner Music for $300 Million-Plus

Pophouse Takes Majority of Tina Turner Catalog, Name and Likeness From BMG

Senate Panel Weighs American Music Fairness Act as Gene Simmons Urges Radio Royalties

Spotify Teams With Major Labels on ‘Artist‑First’ AI and Launches Generative AI Lab

The Weeknd in Talks for $1 Billion Catalog-Backed Financing

Slipknot Nears $120 Million Back Catalogue Royalty Sale to HarbourView

Kevin Jonas Sr. Acquires Jonas Brothers’ Recent Albums and Singles

Taylor Swift Secures Ownership of Her Master Recordings for $360 Million