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From Warner Music executive shakeups to Dolly Parton’s inheritance, streaming fraud and big news from Suno Music resulting in more litigation for the AI company, September 2026 shaped up to be a busy month in the music industry.

On a very special bonus episode of Billboard On The Record, @wordsbykristin is joined by Dan Rys, Billboard executive editor of business, to chat through the biggest headlines of the month.

Out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube — link in bio! 🎧

Val Blavatnik, the 28-year-old son of Warner Music Group majority owner and vice chairman Len Blavatnik, was named managing director of Warner Music North America, U.K. and Corporate Development at the Warner Music Group on September 25, 2026.

Atlantic Music Group chairman/CEO Elliot Grainge will take over ADA as its new chairman.

Host @wordsbykristin was joined by Dan Rys, Billboard executive editor of business, to chat through the latest shakeups at the two music companies.

Check out the full episode of Billboard On The Record wherever you get your podcasts.

“A nephew [of Dolly Parton’s, Bryan Seaver,] has started to say that her longtime manager was not handling things correctly. It is a fight that, unfortunately, as often is the case, boils down to money. It’s been tough to watch that happen.” — Dan Rys, Billboard executive editor of business, discussing the litigation that has followed Dolly Parton’s death on this week’s special bonus episode of Billboard On The Record.

Dolly Parton died from cancer at age 80 in August 2026, and her family has found themselves deep in legal action, despite the queen of country having organized her affairs in advance, something she advised all artists to do in a 2020 Billboard cover story.

As one expert tells Billboard, “you can plan the inheritance as carefully as Dolly did, but you cannot guarantee everyone’s acceptance of that plan.”

Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

As the music industry grapples with a surge in AI songs, the world’s biggest music company says a massive distributor is a big part of the problem.

Dan Rys, Billboard executive editor of business, joined @wordsbykristin for a bonus episode of

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As billion-dollar music companies continue to grow through acquisitions and consolidation, the line between "independent" and "major" is becoming harder to define.

Billboard's Dan Rys, executive editor of business, joins @wordsbykristin to discuss why the industry's traditional labels may no longer fit — and why it's time to rethink "what we're even talking about anymore."

Catch the full episode of Billboard On The Record at the link in bio.

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@wordsbykristin is joined this week by Billboard’s Dan Rys, executive editor of business, to break down Spotify and UMG’s AI licensing deal and why it’s, as host Kristin Robinson puts it, “an uphill battle for several reasons.”

Tune in to the full episode of Billboard On The Record wherever you get your podcasts.

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Where does the music industry stand halfway through 2026?

From the future of Live Nation and Ticketmaster and the latest wave of industry consolidation to what it means to be an independent music company in today’s landscape, Billboard’s Dan Rys, executive editor of business, Elizabeth Dilts Marshall, senior finance correspondent and Bill Donahue, senior legal correspondent, sit back down with host @wordsbykristin on this week’s episode of Billboard On The Record to dive into the biggest music business stories of the year so far.

Out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube — link in bio! 🎧

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Indie Power Players 2026 was the perfect combination of meaningful stories and good vibes — I was honored to present RAYE with the Indie Spirit Award, but everyone in the room represented an independent way of thinking and moving through the music industry. Thanks to everyone who came out on Tuesday night!

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Billboard Power Players in @vitalebarberiscanonico1663 💿

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Always learning @nymusicmonth @madein_ny

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Get to know UFO Fev ( @ufofev ) In this powerful interview, the East Harlem rapper breaks down the meaning behind his name, his roots in the Jefferson Houses, and the street-earned reputation that shaped his identity.

INGREDIENTS is a series that highlights the traits, qualities, and characteristics—the core components—that define a person’s identity and journey.
From early cipher days to earning respect in NYC’s hip-hop scene, UFO Fev shares a raw, authentic story about growth, credibility, and representing where you’re from.

featuring @ufofev

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directed by : Travis “SivvyTaH” Mackall
produced by : Kevin “CultureTalkBev” Casado
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filmed at @la.luzmia Studios in Brooklyn ,NY

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a dump to prove that I still exist 🫡

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Highly recommend realizing you have free will and then hosting a show where you play your little songs with all of your friends in the crowd. 10/10.

My EP is nine days old! Thank you for listening! 🎥: @laurenlizfisch

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