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- Ye Postpones Marseille Concert Amid French Government Ban Threat on Comeback Tou...
Ye’s indefinite postponement of his Marseille show slams the brakes on a key revenue stream for publishers and rights holders banking on his comeback catalog plays, as government bans now directly threaten live performance royalties and sync opportunities tied to high-profile tours. Ye Indefinitely Postpones Marseille Gig Kanye West, now [TheTopNews] Read More.24 hours ago - Prosecutors Label Big30 Flight Risk Over Pending Seven-figure Label DealPublishers and rights holders must now factor in how pending major label contracts can torpedo artist bond releases, turning lucrative advances into federal arguments for detention that delay album deliveries and tie up publishing obligations in limbo. Prosecutors Challenge Tennessee Bond Over Label Advance Prosecutors have deemed Big30 a flight [TheTopNews] Read More.24 hours ago
- Publishers Eye Massive Royalties From Chris Brown Usher R&b Tour Dream Setli...Publishers and songwriters stand to cash in big from The R&B (Raymond & Brown) Tour, as this 33-date Live Nation-produced juggernaut spotlights a treasure trove of catalog hits primed for stadium-sized performance royalties across 2026. Usher and Chris Brown have announced their joint tour following popular demand and vast speculation. [TheTopNews] Read More.24 hours ago
- Spotify and Majors Win $322m Default Judgment Against Anna’s Archive Shadow Li...Publishers and songwriters face nonstop digital piracy threats that bleed royalties dry, and this $322 million default judgment against Anna’s Archive delivers a blueprint for crushing shadow libraries—but only if rights holders can enforce it against ghosts who never showed up in court. Labels and Spotify Land Massive Damages Award [TheTopNews] Read More.24 hours ago
- Cumulus Restructuring Approved by Bankruptcy Court Judge
It looks like it will be a swift trip through bankruptcy for Cumulus Media now that a judge has certified the company’s restructuring plan. Cumulus now only needs to secure Federal Communications Commission approval to emerge from bankruptcy. The media company completed its first crucial step in the process Wednesday when U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Alfredo Perez during a court hearing today in Houston certified the broadcaster’s plan to go private with its former debt holders turning their holdings into equity in the new entity. It will emerge bankruptcy with a stronger foundation, the company said, by shedding approximately $600 million in debt. Cumulus President Mary Berner With court authorization secured, Cumulus said it expects to emerge from Chapter 11 following FCC approval. The company didn’t give a timeline for gaining that approval. The company said on Wednesday that it continues to operate its business as usual throughout the bankruptcy process. “When we initiated this prepackaged restructuring in March, we did so with a clear objective: to right-size our balance sheet to support long-term success,” said Mary Berner, president and CEO of Cumulus Media. Berner in a press release said the court’s prompt approval of its reorganization plan positions Cumulus to emerge as a “well-capitalized company, better equipped to compete in the evolving audio landscape.” The hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas included a declaration from CFO Frank Lopez-Balboa in support of confirmation of the prepackaged Chapter 11. Lopez-Balboa and CEO Berner are expected to remain with the company at least through the end of this year. Previously released bankruptcy court documents showed that nearly 85% of debt holders signed off on the restructuring. The new Cumulus also can carve out additional savings of about $50 million in annual interest costs, according to court documents. With today’s victory, Cumulus can now begin executing its restructuring plan and pushing for FCC approval. The broadcaster has indicated in court filings it could emerge from Chapter 11 as soon as next month. The Atlanta-based Cumulus, which has 393 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets, reported having a total of 2,862 employees, 2,078 of whom were employed full-time, at the end of 2025. Cumulus, which also owns Westwood One and the Cumulus Podcast Network, previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Nov. 2017, exiting in May 2018. [Related: “For Cumulus, Financial Losses Were Mounting Before Its Chapter 11… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago - Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW), in partnership with Talentmasters' Morning Show Boot Camp, has named Kennedy Elsey as the recipient of the 2026 MIW Airblazer Award. Elsey is co-host of the "Karson andamp; Kennedy" morning show on WBMX (Mix 104.1) in Boston. The annual honor recognizes women for [TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
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