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Aug 29, 2025
The Weeknd is seizing opportunities in the music right market while TikTok showcases its impact on music promotion. Discussions revolve around BMG's financial strategies and the murky waters of executive compensation in the industry. Tensions run high among The Police members due to ongoing royalty disputes. A drummer fights for fair distribution of royalties, facing legal challenges. Plus, listeners can look forward to music recommendations and announcements to keep their playlists fresh!
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TikTok's Timing Reveals Strategy
- TikTok is running a major global ad campaign despite uncertain regulatory status in the U.S..
- That campaign likely aims to redirect attention away from TikTok's criticized payment structure for music.
Beatles' Catalog Still Huge Business
- The Beatles remain a uniquely valuable catalog with recurring big-business strategies around anniversaries.
- Cultural prestige combined with ongoing releases keeps legacy acts commercially dominant decades later.
Weeknd's Cultural Crown
- Billboard named The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" the top R&B/hip-hop song of the 21st century, showcasing its cultural impact.
- Lars Murray cheekily equates The Weeknd's status to other all-time greats to emphasize his success.