Independent music publishing and neighbouring rights company peermusic has appointed Lorenzo Grignani as the new Managing Director of peermusic Italy. In his new role, Grignani will oversee the company’s Italian creative and administration operations encompassing music publishing and Peer Southern Productions. Grignani will report to Nigel Elderton, peermusic's President of Europe. Grignani served most recently as General Manager for Southern Europe at independent distribution company FUGA, prev...

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Scandinavia, part of the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has signed Swedish singer-songwriter Lykke Li to a global publishing agreement covering her upcoming body of work. "While the deal is focused on the new album cycle and does not include her back catalogue, the WCM team will work closely with Lykke Li’s management to maximise opportunities for the new record across sync, digital, and international markets," said the company in a statement. "Lykke Li ...

Entertainment and music investment firm Pophouse and BMG have closed a "strategic transaction" which will see Pophouse becoming an owner alongside BMG in the music interests of the catalogue of singer and songwriter and R&B legend Tina Turner. The deal, financial the terms of which were not disclosed, also includes the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights. "The transaction makes Pophouse the majority owner in the music interests of Tina Turner," said Pophouse in a statement.

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