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“We take all concerns very seriously. In everything we do, we always strive to foster a safe environment for everyone," the message reads
The 'cultural transformation' of the company was 'urgent, complex, and central to Sony Music’s future in this region,' reads a statement
After nearly eight years, the pop superstar and his manager Jennifer Fontaine are going their separate ways
"The idea of passing on ownership of my songs is one that I don't think about very lightly, at all," singer says of deal
Sony and UMG are not only major music rightsholders on the Spotify platform, they’re shareholders in the company
Simon joins major legacy acts like Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks in selling his songs, amid still-soaring demand for music rights
Including those publishing figures, the three major labels earned more than $18 billion among them in 2019
