Suno Hires Former Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota as Chief Commercial Officer
Suno, a generative‑AI music startup, has hired Jeremy Sirota, former CEO of Merlin, as its chief commercial officer. In the role, Sirota will steer Suno’s commercial strategy, industry relationships, platform partnerships and enterprise solutions, reporting to co‑founder Mikey Shulman. At Merlin, he grew annual revenue from $900 million to $1.8 billion and brokered the first generative‑AI music licensing deal with Kobalt and ElevenLabs. His prior experience includes Meta’s music team, Warner Music and a technology‑law practice, positioning him to bridge music and technology at Suno.
Puerto Rican Star Lenny Tavárez Signs Deal With Apple Music’s Platoon: ‘This Will Elevate My Career to New Heights’
Puerto Rican reggaetón‑R&B star Lenny Tavárez has signed with Apple Music’s artist services and distribution arm Platoon, a move aimed at accelerating his global profile. Tavárez brings a catalog of over 11 billion streams, 16 million social followers, and multiple Billboard chart...
Gary Borman, Keith Urban’s Longtime Manager, Announces Retirement & Closure of Borman Entertainment After 50 Years
Gary Borman, the veteran Nashville manager behind Keith Urban’s 25‑year partnership, announced his retirement and the closure of Borman Entertainment, a firm he founded 50 years ago. The company, with offices in Nashville and Los Angeles, represented a roster ranging...
Take That’s Gary Barlow Signs Global Publishing Deal With BMG
Gary Barlow has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with BMG that brings his four‑decade songwriting catalogue—including Take That hits and collaborations with Elton John and Robbie Williams—under BMG’s administration. The deal expands BMG’s roster of legendary writers such as Mick...
Zara Larsson Upgrades Australia ‘Midnight Sun’ Tour Dates, Adds New Zealand
Zara Larsson’s 2026 Midnight Sun Tour sold out every announced Australian date within minutes, prompting Live Nation to upgrade three shows to larger arena venues. Perth, Melbourne and Sydney concerts will move to RAC Arena, Rod Laver Arena and Qudos...
Brad Turcotte Named SVP of Country at TEG Live
Ticketek Entertainment Group has appointed Brad Turcotte as senior vice president of country for its global touring arm, TEG Live. Based in a newly opened Nashville office, Turcotte will steer TEG Live's dedicated country touring brand across North America and...
Ye Hit With Lawsuit Over ‘Vultures 2’ Sample (Again)
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, faces another copyright lawsuit over the Vultures 2 track “530.” Swsh claims the song illegally samples the outro vocals from its 2018 recording “Break the Fall.” The complaint also names collaborator Ty Dolla $ign, Ye’s YZY...
MF Doom Estate Revives Temu Counterfeit Merch Lawsuit
A federal judge has allowed the MF Doom estate to proceed with a revised trademark infringement lawsuit against Temu, alleging the platform actively curates, advertises, and ships counterfeit merchandise bearing the late rapper’s mask and name. The original case was...