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AGP Executive Report

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Spotify Expansion: Spotify is taking its audiobook service to more than 180 markets, with over 350,000 titles in 120 languages. Streaming Fraud: Michael Smith was sentenced to 18 months for using AI-generated tracks and bots to generate millions in fraudulent royalties, sharpening scrutiny of platform safeguards. AI and Artist Rights: Sony Music is seeking the removal of more than 260,000 AI deepfake tracks, while the RIAA’s Mitch Glazier discussed AI labeling and the proposed NO FAKES Act. Royalties: Songwriters and industry groups are backing a proposed uniform U.S. rate of $0.003 per stream, opening another fight over streaming payouts. Music Reach: BABYMONSTER passed 9 million Spotify followers, the fastest milestone among fifth-generation K-pop groups.

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Oct. 5, 2026

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2 hours ago

Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music et. al. Are ‘Looking Forward to a Timely Resolution’ of the Phono V Proceeding — But Has an Ugly, Drawn-Out Rate-Setting Battle Already Begun?

Digital Music News |

Owner: Paul Resnikoff info about owner

Digital Music News

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Owned By	Paul Resnikoff
Year Founded	2009
Website	www.digitalmusicnews.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Santa Monica
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

King Charles and Elton John in the audience for Apple music workshop

BBC |

Owner: British Government info about owner

BBC

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	British Government through Ofcom
Year Founded	1922
Website	https://www.bbc.com/
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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5 hours ago

Spotify expands audiobooks to over 180 markets

TechCrunch |

Owner: Apollo Global Management info about owner

TechCrunch

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Owned By	Apollo Global Management (Vanguard Group, Largest Shareholder) through Yahoo, Inc.
Year Founded	2005
Website	https://techcrunch.com/
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, San Francisco
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Music streaming fraud inquiry launched by US Copyright Office

Music Business Worldwide |

Owner: Tim Ingham, Jay Penske & Todd Boehly info about owner

Music Business Worldwide

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Owned By	Tim Ingham, Jay Penske & Todd Boehly through P-Mrc Holdings
Year Founded	2015
Website	www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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3 hours ago

Music executive turns hits into a Sh156 million royalties business

Business Daily Africa |

Owner: Rostam Azizi info about owner

Business Daily

Center-left

Owned By	Rostam Azizi through Taarifa Ltd & Nation Media Group (54%)
Year Founded	2007
Website	www.businessdailyafrica.com
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Kenya, Nairobi
Owner Country	Tanzania, United Republic of

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3 hours ago

North Carolina man sentenced to 18 months for music streaming fraud using AI technology

Empire State Today - New York |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Empire State Today - New York

Center-right

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://empirestatetoday.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York,
Owner Country	United States

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Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime

5 hours ago

Kakao Entertainment strikes K-pop partnership with Warner’s Atlantic Music Group to develop artists ‘from the earliest stages’

Music Business Worldwide |

Owner: Tim Ingham, Jay Penske & Todd Boehly info about owner

Music Business Worldwide

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Owned By	Tim Ingham, Jay Penske & Todd Boehly through P-Mrc Holdings
Year Founded	2015
Website	www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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an hour ago

Cornelius man sentenced to prison for streaming music fraud scheme

WSOC 9 - North Carolina |

Owner: Apollo Global Management info about owner

WSOC TV Channel 9 - North Carolina

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Owned By	Apollo Global Management (Vanguard Group, Largest Shareholder) through Cox Media Group
Year Founded	1957
Website	https://www.wsoctv.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Owner Country	United States

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