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Alibaba wants to be a global ticketing player — starting with Malaysia tour stop for Chinese rap superstar GAI

Alibaba's live entertainment arm is making its first move into international ticketing, landing a primary ticketing role for a concert in Malaysia. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/alibaba-wants-to-be-a-global-ticketing-player-starting-with-malaysia-tour-stop-for-chinese-rap-superstar-gai/

Touré Shiver named VP, Marketing Strategy at Republic Records

Executive joins from Columbia Records and will work across marketing campaigns for artists including Ayra Starr, DJ Khaled, and John Legend. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/toure-shiver-named-vp-marketing-strategy-at-republic-records/

TikTok Radio launches on iHeartRadio, as TikTok ends SiriusXM partnership

Segments include a weekly countdown of TikTok's 10 biggest songs, trending topics, new music highlights on Friday, and more. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/tiktok-radio-launches-on-iheartradio-as-tiktok-ends-siriusxm-partnership/

Too Lost strikes nine-figure investment round, led by GoldState and TA Associates

Too Lost will use funds to expand tech, invest in artist advances, and execute catalog acquisitions Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/too-lost-strikes-nine-figure-investment-round-led-by-goldstate-and-ta-associates/

From Chance the Rapper’s courtroom revelations to Live Nation’s DOJ settlement… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/from-chance-the-rappers-courtroom-revelations-to-live-nations-doj-settlement-its-mbws-weekly-round-up/

Quincy Jones estate sells catalog and ancillary rights to HarbourView

Investment firm acquires recorded music, publishing, and ancillary rights from the estate of the legendary producer. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/quincy-jones-estate-sells-catalog-and-ancillary-rights-to-harbourview/

Robert Kyncl to receive Paley Center’s highest honor at 2026 Spring Gala in New York

The Warner Music Group chief will be recognised with The Paley Honors Award at the May 14 event. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/robert-kyncl-to-receive-paley-centers-highest-honor-at-2026-spring-gala-in-new-york/