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'The allegations in the lawsuit are unilateral and unsubstantiated,' Big Hit Music said Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/bts-label-big-hit-music-rejects-swim-copyright-claim-says-track-was-independently-created/

Pinilla will report to Chairman and CEO Jon Platt and remain based in the company's New York office. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/luis-pinilla-promoted-to-svp-global-head-of-strategy-at-sony-music-publishing/

Polenta will continue operating under its own brand and creative identity, led by co-founders Marina "Pol4ca" Frohmann and Ignacio Elizalde. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/latin-music-party-giant-bresh-global-acquires-majority-stake-in-argentinas-grupo-polenta-known-for-its-dj-driven-music-experiences/

The agreement gives GTS a preferential right to sign the artists who emerge from the program, plus a role in developing their eventual concert tour. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/umgs-gts-strikes-telemundo-deal-for-operacion-triunfo-estados-unidos-with-first-call-on-signing-the-shows-artists/

The complaint alleges Sony never reported producer or override royalties on Kris Kross's first two albums until 2023. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/jermaine-dupris-so-so-def-sues-sony-music-for-18m-over-alleged-unpaid-royalties-on-kris-kross-xscape-mariah-carey-and-usher-records/

The audition, run by ORCA in partnership with All My Anecdotes, will act as a talent pipeline for the label's future projects, and runs from July 3 to August 3. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/alibaba-entertainment-arm-damai-launches-artist-development-label-orca-and-a-worldwide-audition-to-build-global-music-group/