Sony Music Entertainment reported a 22% increase in sales, reaching 557.9 billion yen ($3.5B) in the three months to June, largely attributed to the box office success of the 'Michael' film.

Executives from Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Creativeman Productions, and Warner Music Japan discussed strategies for taking Japanese artists global and the future of live entertainment in Japan. They shared insights on superfans, global stages, and new industry eras in Billboard Global Power Players interviews.

Sony Music Entertainment has filed a new lawsuit against AI music generator Udio, claiming the startup illegally copied over 30,000 songs from artists like Beyoncé and Harry Styles to train its AI models.

The estate of The Jimi Hendrix Experience claimed musicians "died in relative poverty" but lost a court case against Sony Music Entertainment regarding copyright.

Sony Music Entertainment has initiated a new lawsuit against the artificial intelligence startup Udio, indicating ongoing legal disputes in the music and AI sectors.