A coalition of seventeen European film and audiovisual associations, representing screenwriters, filmmakers, producers and distributors, have urged the European Commission and Parliament to keep a specific MEDIA strand for the sector within the AgoraEU programme, which will replace the Creative Europe programme for the 2028–2036 period. As part of AgoraEU, the Commission is proposing three strands: Creative Europe – Culture; MEDIA+ for audiovisual and news media; and Democracy, Citizens, Equalit...

US hip-hop artist and songwriter Yung Gravy has signed a new global recordings agreement with BMG, after close to a decade with Universal Music Group's Republic label. The first release under the new deal will be 'HBO' on April 24. Yung Gravy said, “It's a glorious honor to be a part of my new family at BMG. The next arc in the Gravy universe is on the way and I couldn’t ask for a better home. BMGravy baby, let's make history.” Since his breakout as an independent artist on Soundcloud, he has re...

Warner Music Group's publishing division Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has launched direct operations in India and has appointed Jay Mehta, who has served as Managing Director of Warner Music India since its launch in 2020, to lead the new division. In this expanded role, Mehta will oversee both recorded music and publishing operations across India and neighbouring South Asian markets. Based in Mumbai, Mehta will report jointly to Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, and Lo Ting-Fa...