After huge success with King & Prince in Japan, UMG signs Johnny & Associates boy band ‘Travis Japan’ to Capitol Records for global debut

‘We are pleased to expand our working relationship with Julie and the great team at Johnny & Associates,’ says Sir Lucian Grainge
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From Kobalt’s sale talks to SM Entertainment’s expansion in Saudi Arabia… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

Our biggest stories of the week, brought to you in association with Centtrip
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Astralwerks and Capitol Records China ink licensing deal with Live Nation Asia label Fabled Records

Astralwerks, Capitol Records China to collaborate on the global release and distribution of Fabled Records artists and projects
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‘There’s a lack of respect for songwriters but without us, music would not be where it’s at.’

Grammy-winning songwriter Nija Charles discusses her approach to songwriting, confidence, failure and her biggest lessons learned to date
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Paula Salvatore appointed Vice President of Client Relations and Studio Marketing at Universal

Exec to oversee client relations, booking and studio marketing across UMG’s US commercial recording studios
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After Six Years and Two Court Defeats, ‘Used MP3’ Service ReDigi Appeals to the Supreme Court

Despite its best efforts, the Supreme Court may ultimately overlook ReDigi’s desperate last-minute appeal against Capitol Records. Let’s face it.  ReDigi never had a viable business model to start with. Founded in 2011, users on the online marketplace …