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T.J. Martell Foundation to honor Red Light Management founder Coran Capshaw with Lifetime Music Industry Award

Capshaw has built Red Light into what the company says is the world's largest independent artist management firm, with a roster that includes Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Chris Stapleton, and The Strokes. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/t-j-martell-foundation-to-honor-red-light-management-founder-coran-capshaw-with-lifetime-music-industry-award/

Coca-Cola denies Johnny Cash ‘sound-alike’ claim, disputes infringement in estate lawsuit

The company acknowledged that the ad contained “a male singing voice," but denied that it was a "sound-alike singer." Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/coca-cola-denies-johnny-cash-sound-alike-claim-disputes-infringement-in-estate-lawsuit/

Music Business Worldwide Taps Bill Werde for New Column Series

Werde will bring his distinct perspective to Music Business Worldwide’s editorial lineup with regular U.S.-based commentary Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/music-business-worldwide-taps-bill-werde-for-new-column-series/

After KATSEYE, HYBE and Geffen unveil second global girl group, SAINT SATINE

Three former The Debut: Dream Academy contestants – EMILY, LEXIE, and SAMARA – had previously been confirmed as members of the group. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/after-katseye-hybe-and-geffen-unveil-second-global-girl-group-saint-satine/

HYBE overhauls brand identity as it pushes further into superfans and technology

HYBE says it looks to become “an entertainment lifestyle platform company built on both music and technology.” Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/hybe-overhauls-brand-identity-as-it-pushes-further-into-superfans-and-technology/

Samsung blames content partner for Dua Lipa TV box image dispute, denies ‘intentional misuse’

Samsung said the image was used to reflect the content of its third-party partners available on Samsung TV, and was provided by a content partner. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/samsung-blames-content-partner-for-dua-lipa-tv-box-image-dispute-denies-intentional-misuse/

Warner Music launches Atlantic Records Finland, led by Fredi Lundén and Kristiina Wheeler

Lundén promoted to Director, Atlantic Records Finland; Wheeler joins as Senior A&R Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-music-launches-atlantic-records-finland-led-by-fredi-lunden-and-kristiina-wheeler/