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CBS loses 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' distribution rights — dealing Sony major win
"Sony can begin distributing the shows and need not deliver episodes to CBS," Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile ruled.
Pink Floyd in talks with Sony Music to buy band's catalog for $500M: report
It has been difficult to reach a deal because some of the band members have personal differences, according to a report.
Sony, Universal, Warner sue AI startups, claiming copyright infringement in training models
The lawsuits are the first to target music-generating AI following several cases brought by authors, news outlets and others over the alleged misuse of their work to train text-based AI...
Sony reportedly in talks to buy Queen’s music catalog for staggering $1 billion
Sony is reportedly teaming up with another unnamed investor on the staggering offer, which would also cover merchandising and other business opportunities.
Half of Michael Jackson's music catalog bought by Sony Music for $600M
This deal, you just can't beat it. Half of Michael Jackson’s music catalog has been reportedly purchased by Sony Music Group for at least $600 million. The deal values the...
Emily Ratajkowski's podcast canceled as Sony lays off staffers
"High Low with EmRata," which premiered less than one year ago, has been cancelled the same week Sony Group laid off a "significant percentage" of its podcasting division.
Mom accuses Sony Music of letting up-and-coming teen rapper OD on their watch
The mother of an up-and-coming teen rapper has filed a wrongful death suit against Sony Music claiming the company allowed her son to die of an overdose.
K-pop mega group BTS drops Sony for Universal
South Korea's BTS has signed a new distribution and marketing deal with Universal Music Group , the world's biggest music label, dropping Sony Music's Columbia Records, the music band's manager said on...
Simon Cowell buys full control of ‘Got Talent,’ 'X Factor' franchises
"I’m very excited.”
Sony warns profit may drop 30 percent or more this year as demand slows
Sony said Wednesday that operating profit could fall 30 percent or more in the current fiscal year as the coronavirus hits the box office, as well as consumer demand for...
Apple reportedly inks deals with major music labels
Apple has sealed multi-year licensing deals with major music labels like Universal Music, Sony Music and Warner Music in recent months, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing four people...
Two wounded in knife attack at Sony headquarters in London
A violent argument broke out between a couple of kitchen workers at Sony Music’s headquarters in London on Friday — leaving them bloodied and under arrest after a fight that...
Sony gets rights to Prince music
Sony Music Entertainment has inked a deal to distribute 35 previously released Prince albums, the label and the late musician’s estate said Wednesday. Terms of the deal, coming 26 months...
Embattled L.A. Reid plotting his return to the music industry
L.A. Reid, the former CEO of Sony Music Entertainment’s Epic Records, has teamed up with Charles Goldstuck, the former executive chairman of TouchTunes Interactive Networks, for his return to the...
Facebook inks music video deal with Sony Music/ATV
Facebook has signed a deal with Sony Music/ATV Publishing that will enable the social network’s users to upload and post videos of songs from artists such as Taylor Swift, Drake...
YouTube plans to launch a paid music-streaming service
Alphabet Inc’s YouTube plans to introduce a paid music streaming service in March, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Record label Warner Music Group has already...
Michael Jackson's estate wants to appeal Quincy Jones ruling
A Los Angeles jury awarded Michael Jackson’s estate to pay Quincy Jones $9.4 million last week — but the legendary music producer better not spend it. Howard Weitzman, who represented...
Michael Jackson estate owes Quincy Jones $9.4M: jury
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday determined that Michael Jackson’s estate was bad to legendary producer Quincy Jones to the tune of $9.4 million. The jury award ends a four-year-old...
Quincy Jones says Michael Jackson estate cheated him out of $30M
The Michael Jackson estate has cheated Quincy Jones out of $30 million over the past 18 years, the legendary music producer testified on Thursday. Jones, 84, who entered the California...
Michael Jackson's estate renews deal with Sony
The Michael Jackson Estate has decided to re-up its deal with Sony/ATV to administer the music publishing rights to some of the King of Pop’s best-known songs, the publisher confirmed...