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Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Unauthorised Image Use

Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Unauthorised Image Use

Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million. As per Rolling Stone, the lawsuit comes after the electronics giant put Lipa's image on television boxes without permission. The singer's legal team filed…

By Conor Lochrie - May 11, 2026
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Unauthorised Image Use

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Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Unauthorised Image Use

Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million. As per Rolling Stone, the lawsuit comes after the electronics giant put Lipa's image on television boxes without permission. The singer's legal team filed…

By Conor Lochrie - May 11, 2026
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Catalogue to Warner Music Group

Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Catalogue to Warner Music Group

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold their catalogue to Warner Music Group. As per Billboard, the US rock band sold their recorded music catalogue to Warner Music Group in a deal worth more than $300…

By Conor Lochrie - May 11, 2026
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Catalogue to Warner Music Group

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Catalogue to Warner Music Group

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold their catalogue to Warner Music Group. As per Billboard, the US rock band sold their recorded music catalogue to Warner Music Group in a deal worth more than $300…

By Conor Lochrie - May 11, 2026
ARIA Charts: Rachael Fahim Tops Australian Chart With Debut Album

ARIA Charts: Rachael Fahim Tops Australian Chart With Debut Album

Rachael Fahim has scored the highest local album debut on the ARIA charts this week with her debut record, Who You Are. The LP, written and recorded in Nashville, LA and Sydney, has come in at No. 1…

By Neil Griffiths - May 8, 2026
ARIA Charts: Rachael Fahim Tops Australian Chart With Debut Album

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ARIA Charts: Rachael Fahim Tops Australian Chart With Debut Album

Rachael Fahim has scored the highest local album debut on the ARIA charts this week with her debut record, Who You Are. The LP, written and recorded in Nashville, LA and Sydney, has come in at No. 1…

By Neil Griffiths - May 8, 2026
Universal Music Australia Hosts Ignite Showcase With Katseye, Violet Grohl & Devon Again

Universal Music Australia Hosts Ignite Showcase With Katseye, Violet Grohl & Devon Again

Universal Music Australia brought some of the industry’s most buzzed about emerging acts to Sydney this week for the fourth edition of Ignite, its annual showcase spotlighting priority international…

By Lauren McNamara - May 8, 2026
Universal Music Australia Hosts Ignite Showcase With Katseye, Violet Grohl & Devon Again

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Universal Music Australia Hosts Ignite Showcase With Katseye, Violet Grohl & Devon Again

Universal Music Australia brought some of the industry’s most buzzed about emerging acts to Sydney this week for the fourth edition of Ignite, its annual showcase spotlighting priority international…

By Lauren McNamara - May 8, 2026
LISTEN: Peking Duk Tease New Album with Phantogram Collaboration

LISTEN: Peking Duk Tease New Album with Phantogram Collaboration

Peking Duk have released a new single, titled "Forever". The single, which is a collaboration with US dream-pop duo Phantogram, features on the group's forthcoming album, Paradise. Adam Hyde, one…

By Conor Lochrie - May 8, 2026
LISTEN: Peking Duk Tease New Album with Phantogram Collaboration

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LISTEN: Peking Duk Tease New Album with Phantogram Collaboration

Peking Duk have released a new single, titled "Forever". The single, which is a collaboration with US dream-pop duo Phantogram, features on the group's forthcoming album, Paradise. Adam Hyde, one…

By Conor Lochrie - May 8, 2026
Brisbane Nu-Metal Rising Stars Headwreck Join EMPIRE

Brisbane Nu-Metal Rising Stars Headwreck Join EMPIRE

Brisbane nu-metal outfit Headwreck have partnered with independent label EMPIRE as they set their sights on "world domination". The band are the first of their genre to join EMPIRE's roster, which…

By Lauren McNamara - May 8, 2026
Brisbane Nu-Metal Rising Stars Headwreck Join EMPIRE

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Brisbane Nu-Metal Rising Stars Headwreck Join EMPIRE

Brisbane nu-metal outfit Headwreck have partnered with independent label EMPIRE as they set their sights on "world domination". The band are the first of their genre to join EMPIRE's roster, which…

By Lauren McNamara - May 8, 2026
Paramount and Warner Music Strike Deal to Make Films About Artists

Paramount and Warner Music Strike Deal to Make Films About Artists

Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group have announced a major deal which will bring more films about artists and songwriters to the big screen. As per Variety, the companies are partnering under a…

By Conor Lochrie - May 8, 2026
Paramount and Warner Music Strike Deal to Make Films About Artists

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Paramount and Warner Music Strike Deal to Make Films About Artists

Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group have announced a major deal which will bring more films about artists and songwriters to the big screen. As per Variety, the companies are partnering under a…

By Conor Lochrie - May 8, 2026
Warner Music Korea Announces New President

Warner Music Korea Announces New President

Warner Music Group has today announced the appointment of Jieun Kim as President of Warner Music Korea. Kim will transition into the role after a three-year tenure as WMG Korea's CFO, and will lead…

By Neil Griffiths - May 8, 2026
Warner Music Korea Announces New President

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Warner Music Korea Announces New President

Warner Music Group has today announced the appointment of Jieun Kim as President of Warner Music Korea. Kim will transition into the role after a three-year tenure as WMG Korea's CFO, and will lead…

By Neil Griffiths - May 8, 2026
PNAU Announce New Album Ahead of Regional Australia Tour

PNAU Announce New Album Ahead of Regional Australia Tour

PNAU have announced a new album, titled AHHCade. The Australian-born, US-based duo will release their seventh studio album on July 31st. On the new album, PNAU’s Nick Littlemore says, “There is a…

By Conor Lochrie - May 8, 2026
PNAU Announce New Album Ahead of Regional Australia Tour

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PNAU Announce New Album Ahead of Regional Australia Tour

PNAU have announced a new album, titled AHHCade. The Australian-born, US-based duo will release their seventh studio album on July 31st. On the new album, PNAU’s Nick Littlemore says, “There is a…

By Conor Lochrie - May 8, 2026
British-Australian Pop Singer Takes NZ Label to Court Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties

British-Australian Pop Singer Takes NZ Label to Court Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties

British-Australian pop artist Alexandra Hainsworth is embroiled in a legal battle with New Zealand label Do It Management and distributor The Orchard, claiming copyright and contract breaches left…

By Lauren McNamara - May 7, 2026
British-Australian Pop Singer Takes NZ Label to Court Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties

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British-Australian Pop Singer Takes NZ Label to Court Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties

British-Australian pop artist Alexandra Hainsworth is embroiled in a legal battle with New Zealand label Do It Management and distributor The Orchard, claiming copyright and contract breaches left…

By Lauren McNamara - May 7, 2026
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