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US musicians’ union files opposition to Universal and Warner motions to dismiss, saying members’ recordings were ‘fed into AI systems for commercial exploitation’

The American Federation of Musicians has filed its opposition to the motions to dismiss brought by Universal Music Group, Inc., Warner Records, Inc., and Atlantic Recording Corp. in its lawsuit over the labels’…

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ElevenLabs’s $11B valuation is more than twice the size of Suno’s. It just struck a global AI music deal with UMG.

ElevenLabs will launch an AI-powered music platform for fans under the deal, with the two companies also jointly developing AI audio products for artists and songwriters

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Former TuneCore chief Andreea Gleeson appointed CEO of beatBread

Gleeson succeeds Tracy Maddux, who has run beatBread on an interim basis since November 2025.

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US musicians’ union files opposition to Universal and Warner motions to dismiss, saying members’ recordings were ‘fed into AI systems for commercial exploitation’

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ElevenLabs’s $11B valuation is more than twice the size of Suno’s. It just struck a global AI music deal with UMG.

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Universal Music and Warner Chappell partner on launch of Ecuadorian music company Sonido Distrito Sur, led by Juan Fernando Velasco

Former TuneCore chief Andreea Gleeson appointed CEO of beatBread

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Annie Christensen appointed VP, Catalogue at Warner Chappell Music UK

Warner Music France boss Alain Veille elected President of SNEP, as Bertrand Burgalat steps down after six years

HarbourView Equity Partners appoints Patrick Morin Managing Director of Business Development

France’s recorded music market grew 3.5% in H1 2026… with subscription streaming revenues up 7.5% YoY