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Live Nation's EVP of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, Dan Wall, said the company is "ready" to reach a deal with the DOJ and state attorneys general Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/live-nation-says-ticketmaster-breakup-threat-is-already-over-calls-for-doj-settlement-its-time-to-move-on/

Another banner year for Michael Rapino's company – complete with a US vs. non-US milestone Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/live-nation-annual-revenues-top-25b-in-2025-up-2b-yoy-with-adjusted-operating-profit-of-2-4b/

MBW caught up with Basden for an exclusive interview... Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/meet-jake-basden-ceo-of-hybe-america-nashvilles-blue-highway-records-i-bring-a-managers-mentality-to-the-position/

The Las Vegas venue's concert residencies in 2025 included the Eagles, Dead & Company, and the Backstreet Boys. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/sphere-entertainments-revenues-topped-1-2bn-in-2025-up-8-yoy-wizard-of-oz-has-generated-290m-since-august/

Spookland will transition into Bleu Revolver, which will continue operating as an independent label in partnership with Sony Music Group France. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/sony-music-france-acquires-paris-based-indie-label-and-publishing-company-spookland/

Artist First will offer local marketing and promotional services to AWAL artists looking to break into the Italian market. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/awal-strikes-global-distribution-deal-with-italys-artist-first/