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Sia Sells 50% of Music Catalog to Pophouse for $180 Million

Half of Sia’s publishing and master rights moved to Pophouse with $15 million put in escrow over songs created during her marriage.

Ariana Grande Demands Team Trump Stop Using Her Song After Anti‑Trans TikTok

Katy Perry Condemns White House Use of 'Firework' on Iran Strike TikTok

Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

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

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

Melania Documentary Music Dispute Widens as Producer Names Refusals, Says Phantom Thread Cue Stays

Britney Spears Sells Ownership Share of Music Catalog to Primary Wave

Nate Dogg’s Son Says Snoop Dogg Took His Father’s Masters Without Family Approval

X Sues NMPA and 18 Music Publishers Over Alleged Licensing Conspiracy

The Weeknd Seals Lyric Capital Catalog Partnership Reported Near $1 Billion

Sony Music Files Federal Lawsuit Against Napster Over $9.2 Million in Unpaid Royalties

Scooter Braun Denies Taylor Swift’s ‘Vigilante S---’ References His Divorce