Luxury Meets Mass Market: GU Bets on Designer Appeal for $18 Denim

Fast Retailing’s lower‑priced brand GU is turning to a luxury fashion veteran in hopes of elevating $18 denim to worldwide appeal. Known in Japan for its blend of fashion‑forward sensibility and affordability, GU has taken a decisive step toward redefining its image. The retailer introduced its inaugural collection under the creative direction of Francesco Risso, […]

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Sony Music Fires Off Supersized Infringement Lawsuit Against Udio — Doubling Down on Its Fair Use Arguments, DMCA Claims, and More

Weeks after a federal court rejected Sony Music’s request to supersize its Udio copyright lawsuit, the major label has responded by firing off a fresh complaint alleging the infringement of over 30,000 recordings. Sony Music made that follow-up action official today, after Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein closed out June by rejecting a request to file […]

Qobuz and Memphis Community Radio Station WYXR Announce Year-Long Partnership

Qobuz announces a year-long partnership with WYXR 91.7 FM, a Memphis-based, non-profit, community-powered radio station. Qobuz, the independently owned music streaming platform, has announced a year-long partnership with WYXR 91.7 FM, the non-profit, community-powered radio station based in Memphis. Running through 2027, the partnership will integrate Qobuz across WYXR’s on-air programming, digital platforms, and listener […]

Throw it on the Pile? Live Nation Faces Possible British Regulatory Investigation, Report Suggests

The UK’s competition regulator is poised to investigate Live Nation and its domination of the country’s live music industry, echoing US moves. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reportedly gearing up for a major inquiry into Live Nation and the company’s power across the country’s live entertainment industry. The competition regulator has begun […]