{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/05db9598-9baf-443a-ab69-21a77284c034/69e2c7ef6e5b90839a292964?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"And The Update Is… Live Nation Ruled an Illegal Monopoly, D4VD Arrested for Murder, Udio Pays Up on AI","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b76666169562d85de9508f/1776469821608-80265b3b-eed2-432d-9e27-d3462d63a720.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Every week, And the Writer Is brings you the most important news moving through the music industry — straight, sharp, and no fluff. This week: a jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws and operate as illegal monopolies, with a judge now weighing whether to force a breakup or sale. Max Lousada and Julie Greenwald — the A&amp;R legends behind Warner's modern run — launched a new long-term international label with Sony Music investment and distribution. And Udio signed a licensing deal with Kobalt, becoming one of the first AI companies actually paying creatives for training on their work. Plus: D4vd arrested on murder charges and dropped by Interscope, Foster the People ink a new deal, and Ella Langley's \"Choosin' Texas\" holds the #1 song. Follow us on socials and don't miss our new episodes every Tuesday — the hottest conversations in music, with the people making it.</p><p>This week:</p><ul><li>Jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws — a judge will now decide whether to break them up</li><li>Max Lousada and Julie Greenwald launch a new international label with Sony Music</li><li>Udio signs a licensing deal with Kobalt — the first real AI-pays-creatives move of the cycle</li><li>D4vd arrested on murder charges; Interscope removes him from their roster</li><li>Foster the People sign a new deal</li><li>Ella Langley's \"Choosin' Texas\" remains #1 song of the week</li><li>Ross previews live episodes coming from Stagecoach and the week's Billy Corgan drop</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"And The Writer Is"}