Music Business Headlines - Morning Briefing

Paul McCartney attends March for Our Lives Rally Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson perform at March for Our Lives RallyKiller Mike releases video to support the NRAIndia makes hugely significant deal in the streaming worldAretha Franklin turns 76GOMA announces line-up for its Patricia Piccinini Up Late series

Céline Dion cancels some shows for ear surgery BROCKHAMPTON Announce New Album 'Puppy'USA’s recorded music market sales grew by $1.2bn last yearDef Jam Recordings promotes internally Primary Wave Music Publishing has acquired classic rock anthem ‘Feelin’ Alright'Applications are now open for Live Music Professionals 2018US music subscriptions equal the entire population of Canada now

Developments in song 'Blurred Lines' infringed on the copyright casePandora is set to acquire digital audio ad technology company AdsWizzSoundCloud has launched creator-led advertising campaignDaniel EK could net up to $2BN from Spotify SharesComposer in trouble over Apples new iPhone X adAustin bombings update.

Nick Huggett has joined Because MusicSpotify has hired Tom ConnaughtonJAY-Z & Beyoncé Announce Additional Dates for On the Run II TourRingo Starr, has been knighted Chance the Rapper Urges Austin Residents to 'Hold Your Leaders Accountable' Believe could be set to float on the European stock exchange

RCA Records has promoted Karen LambertonThom Yorke has announced headline European tour Austin police warn people to avoid packages Roc Nation has thrown their support behind a new app that aims to reduce incarceration 5th Harmony officially announce hiatus

SoundExchange reveals its exceeded $5bn in lifetime royalty distributions SZA injured her footKaiser Chiefs have returned to their original label home at PolydorSony/ATV Music Publishing has promoted Jacob Fain Bomb scare at SXSWLollapalooza cancels last dayLorde tweets about gun violence.

Cardi B is pregnant?Regulators will decide whether to clear Apple’s acquisition of Shazam iHeartMedia Inc, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protectionIndependent labels worldwide earnings from Latin America increase five fold TMRW Music has launched urban and electronic music sub-label RisquéThe new study by DAX into The Rise of the Digital Audio Advertiser

Mushroom Music Publishing announce the signing of Middle KidsSpotify has launched its self-serve advertising platform in the UK and CanadaAPRA AMCOS creates dedicated workspaces around the globeRoc Nation Partners With Brandon Silverstein's S10 EntertainmentLin-Manuel Miranda, Katy Perry & More Tweet Support For Student Walkouts to End Gun Violence.

UNFD sign Slowly SlowlySpotify platform is now available in 65 countries worldwideOak View Group receive cash injection from technology investment firm Silver LakeKenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds has launched a publishing company, Good VibesPearl Jam officially release new track, Can’t Deny MeJapanese online music distribution grew 8% in 2017.

Jay-Z and Beyonce announced dates for their “On the Run II” stadium tourTim McGraw collapses during Dublin performanceSecret Sounds criticise Triple J’s Analysis Of Gender Diversity On LineupsEMI music publishing for sale for $4BN+SXSW is underway in Austin, Texas.

Glassnote Entertainment Group, announces partnership with artist manager Peter Matthew BauerWarner Music Group finally confirms Facebook partnershipWarner/Chappell music have signed Irv Gotti to a worldwide publishing agreementSpotify assembled fraud teamSampa The Great wins 2018 Australian Music Prize

Spotify launches the “Smirnoff Equalizer'  The Industry Observer Awards set to take place March 27thKobalt commits $150m funding to spend on marketing and advances for artistsNew York City appoints its first nightlife Mayor'What So Not' collaborated with Daniel Johns and Toto

Vince Staples made GoFundMeSony Music will share any windfall from the sale of its 5.7% stake in SpotifyC3 Management has welcomed a group of established managers and their artists to its global teamJaden Smith held movie night with his fans

Behind the lyrics platform raises $15MDeezer and Amazon partnerLas Vegas Shooting Victims receive $275,000 from GoFundMeRCA USA promotionsDolly Parton making dealsSufjan stevens wore a cool jacket

Martin Shkreli to forfit his one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan albumUMG has acquired a 70% stake in Kenyan label, AI RecordsBlair Daly has signs to Concord MusicHerbie Hancock new album collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus, and Snoop Dogg Cher has apologised for selfie with PM Malcolm TurnbullTriple J has announced All-Female Programming For International Women’s Day.

London Venue ‘The Roadhouse’ faces threat Applications are now open for the IGNITE 2018White Sky Tax launch new tax divisionPPL and PRS for Music launch joint ventureElton John walks off middle of performance Beyonce posts avocado on toast

Chvrches announce their third album 'Love is Dead'Felix Jaehn signs a global publishing deal with Warner/Chappell MusicSpotify files to go public on the New York Stock ExchangeSpotify CEO and chairman salary is $0Imogen Heap will receive the 2018 Inspiration Award at the Music Producers Guild Awards

Shazam has expanded its 'Next To Know' platformAtlantic Records have announced they're investing in podcastsShakira has paid the Spanish tax agency more than 20 million  Scary Spice Mel B has spilled the beansMilk & Honey has hires Chelsea AveryUMPG’s hit $965m last year.

Stella Donnelly signs an international record deal  with Secretly CanadianSony Music & Lemon Tree Music launch brand new label Lemon Tree RecordsGolden Robot Records sign  A New Revenge and  Puddle Of MuddJukedeck is working with Enterarts The France music market grew by 3.9% in 2017

Solange Knowles announced as first VividLive artistDoug Morris is set to step down as chairman of Sony Music Entertainment in MarchWorldwide Independent Network appoints chairman Martin MillsThe Rolling Stones announce five UK stadium showsJumanji Festival festival responds to online criticism.