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Canadian performing rights society SOCAN generated revenues of CAD $587.1 million ($420m) in 2025, up 5% compared with 2024. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/canadas-socan-paid-out-usd-366m-to-rightsholders-in-2025-warns-ai-is-placing-mounting-pressure-on-livelihoods/

For Ticketmaster, the app enables discovery and paid marketing as OpenAI is also testing sponsored ad placements in ChatGPT. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/ticketmaster-launches-app-within-chatgpt-bringing-event-discovery-to-openais-chatbot/

Another blow to fake streams as Brazil escalates its fight against platforms selling artificial music engagement. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/sao-paulo-court-orders-shutdown-of-streaming-fraud-site-in-latest-operation-authentica-ruling/

The biggest headlines from the past seven days... Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/from-pershing-squares-64-billion-bid-for-umg-to-wireless-festivals-kanye-west-cancellation-its-mbws-weekly-round-up/

Deal includes future works, select back-catalog administration, and a JV with 2-Tone to sign and develop new songwriting talent. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/peermusic-signs-songwriter-eyelar-forms-writer-development-joint-venture-with-2-tone-entertainment/

Chauncey Alexander Hollis Jr., aka Hit-Boy, has worked with hip-hop’s biggest superstars, from Travis Scott and Drake, to Jay Z & Kanye West. He tells MBW about his career to date, his vision for the future and embracing AI… Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/hit-boy-on-working-with-travis-scott-and-drake-to-jay-z-beyonce-and-more-superstars/