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Executive Turntable: Lawyer Who Advised on BMG-Concord Deal Joins Nixon Peabody; THE·TEAM Adds Teammates Original

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By Chris Eggertsen Verified, Ariel King Verified, Jessica Nicholson Verified
| Billboard Verified
Executive Turntable: Lawyer Who Advised on BMG-Concord Deal Joins Nixon Peabody; THE·TEAM Adds Teammates This week's column also includes hires, promotions and other executive moves at Version III, Tape Room Music, Hey Now Records and more. Matt Finkelstein Courtesy of Nixon Peabody Global law firm Nixon Peabody has added Matt Finkelstein as a partner and head of its music practice.
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AEG Presents Partners With Japanese Concert Promoter Creativeman

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By Ariel King Verified
| Billboard Verified
AEG Presents logo Courtesy Photo Trending on Billboard AEG Presents has partnered with the Japanese concert promotion and live events company Creativeman Productions, the company announced on Tuesday (Aug. 11). Creativeman Productions’ portfolio includes the multi-city music festival Summer Sonic, which features sites in Tokyo and Osaka, as well as Sonicmania, Greenroom Festival, Loud Park and Springroove.
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Spotify to Label AI Artists on the Platform With New ‘AI Persona’ Badge

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By Ariel King Verified
| Billboard Verified
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 10: The Spotify logo in shown on a tablet on February 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Spotifiy's stock price spiked after the company reported a 11% jump in monthly users from a year ago to 751 million, beating analysts expectations of 744.7 million. (Photo Illustration by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Getty Images Trending on Billboard Spotify has announced the creation of a new label that will be applied to AI-generated artists and begin rolling out in mid-September.
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