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K-pop’s ‘Big Four’ and South Korean government reveal plans for Fanomenon festival in Seoul and Los Angeles

The inaugural edition will run for 11 days across Seoul Arena in the city's Chang-dong district and the KINTEX exhibition center in nearby Goyang. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/k-pops-big-four-and-south-korean-government-reveal-plans-for-fanomenon-festival-in-seoul-and-los-angeles/

Jenni Pfaff promoted to Chief People and Transformation Officer at HYBE in new global role

She will report to HYBE CEO Jason Jaesang Lee and remain based in Los Angeles. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/jenni-pfaff-promoted-to-chief-people-and-transformation-officer-at-hybe-in-new-global-role/

Suno faces proposed class action lawsuit over data breach

The suit was filed on Friday (July 24) in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/suno-hit-with-class-action-lawsuit-over-data-breach-reportedly-affecting-55m-users/

Bad Bunny grossed $467.5M on Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour (report)

The total fell 2.5% short of the highest-grossing Latin tour ever regardless of gender: Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/bad-bunny-grossed-467-5m-on-debi-tirar-mas-fotos-world-tour-report/

Too Lost partners with Roblox to bring catalog of independent music to games and virtual spaces

Tracks from The All-American Rejects, A$AP Ferg, Teddy Swims, and Alex Warren will be available to Roblox creators to use in games and virtual spaces. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/too-lost-partners-with-roblox-to-bring-catalog-of-independent-music-to-games-and-virtual-spaces/

UK recorded music exports hit record $1.05B in 2025, up just 0.8% YoY

2025 was the first time the annual total had surpassed £800M, which converts to USD $1.05B Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/uk-recorded-music-exports-hit-record-1-05b-in-2025-up-just-0-8-yoy/

Qobuz rolls out real-time synced lyrics to all subscribers

Qobuz's redesigned player carries visuals that shift with a track's album artwork and keeps a mini-player on screen while users navigate the app. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/qobuz-rolls-out-real-time-synced-lyrics-to-all-subscribers/