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Spotify has pulled more than 50m ‘AI slop and spam’ tracks out of its recommendations this year

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'AI-generated slop and spam don't belong in your recommendations, and we've made changes to keep them out and protect the listening experience,' Spotify said in a blog post. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-has-pulled-more-than-50m-ai-slop-and-spam-tracks-out-of-its-recommendations-this-year/
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Björn Ulvaeus invests in MAIA Universe, as sync platform strikes deals with BMG, Kobalt and WMG

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MAIA has also secured investment from Max Martin's MxM, and the RMV studio team, led by Ludvig Andersson, son of ABBA member Benny Andersson. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/abbas-bjorn-ulvaeus-invests-in-maia-universe-as-sync-platform-strikes-deals-with-bmg-kobalt-and-wmg/
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Reservoir acquires Billy Strayhorn’s publishing catalog, will participate in jazz composer’s name, image, and likeness rights

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The acquisition builds on a relationship between Reservoir and the estate (Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc.) that dates back to 2014. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/reservoir-acquires-billy-strayhorns-publishing-catalog-will-participate-in-jazz-composers-name-image-and-likeness-rights/
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Musixmatch acquires Songdex owner Music Reports, as it looks to become a ‘full-stack rights and royalties platform’

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The deal marks the first acquisition in Bologna-based Musixmatch's 16-year history. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/musixmatch-acquires-songdex-owner-music-reports-as-it-looks-to-become-a-full-stack-rights-and-royalties-platform/
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From Universal Music’s fresh round of layoffs to Spotify’s catalog surge… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-up

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The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/from-universal-musics-fresh-round-of-layoffs-to-spotifys-catalog-surge-its-mbws-weekly-round-up/
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SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, others sue Washington, D.C., to block its 10% cap on ticket resale prices

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The plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction against the District's RESALE Act, which is set to apply from January 1, 2027. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/seatgeek-vivid-seats-others-sue-washington-d-c-to-block-its-10-cap-on-ticket-resale-prices/
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Chance the Rapper wins second trial against ex-manager Pat Corcoran, who must hand over merch vendor payments – and up to $1.5M in fees, according to Chance’s team

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The ruling does not put a number on what Corcoran owes, but representatives for Chance say he is likely to forfeit up to $1.5 million in management fees. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/chance-the-rapper-wins-second-trial-against-ex-manager-pat-corcoran-who-must-hand-over-merch-vendor-payments-and-up-to-1-5m-in-fees-according-to-chances-team/
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