Top Trending: Week 8
Top Trending: Week 8
by ROSTR
The artists, people & companies trending on ROSTR this week. Including Dasha, Lighthouse Management & Media, Pete Galli & more
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Dasha, Lighthouse Management & Media, Pete Galli
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Suspect Pleads Guilty in First-Ever United States Criminal Prosecution for Streaming Fraud
Mar 23, 2026
Michael Smith has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after using bots and AI-generated songs to steal $8 million in royalties from platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. He faces up to five years in federal prison.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Slushii signs with Corson Agency
Mar 23, 2026
Slushii signed with Brian Lachman of Corson Agency for touring.
Slushii is managed by Hard 8 Working Group & released by Dim Mak Records/Spinnin' Records.
Slushii signs with Corson Agency
... see more
beabadoobee signs with Universal Music Publishing Group
Mar 20, 2026
beabadoobee signed with Universal Music Publishing Group.
beabadoobee is managed by Laurel Canyon, released by Dirty Hit & booked by Primary Talent/CAA.
beabadoobee signs with Universal Music Publishing Group
... see more
New Industry Friday - Vol 70
Mar 20, 2026
Vol 70 - You're the kind of newsletter, make a man reread some things
This week's NMF analysis covers BTS, RAYE, Miles Caton, underscores, Dermot Kennedy, Dean Turnley & more.
The week’s news, moves, trends, and tea. Every Friday. Subscribe here.
Janet Jackson signs with Believe
Mar 20, 2026
Janet Jackson signed with Believe for publishing.
Janet Jackson is managed by JDJ Entertainment, released by Cinq Music & booked by CAA.
Janet Jackson signs with Believe
... see more
Pophouse Acquires Majority Stake in Tina Turner’s Music Interests
Mar 20, 2026
Swedish entertainment firm Pophouse has struck a deal with BMG to acquire a majority stake in Tina Turner's music catalog and NIL rights.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Hottest Tours: Week 11
Mar 19, 2026
New tour announcements from fakemink, Rawayana, Lil Wayne, Spacey Jane, Chezile
Presented by Please & Thank You
Sony Removes 135,000 AI Deepfakes of Artists’ Music From Streaming Services
Mar 19, 2026
Sony has requested the removal of over 135,000 AI deepfake songs from streaming platforms. The major label identified 60,000 tracks impersonating artists like Bad Bunny and Miley Cyrus.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Chrissy Chlapecka signs with IAG
Mar 19, 2026
Chrissy Chlapecka signed with Tony Sangiacomo of IAG for touring.
Chrissy Chlapecka is managed by Palette Management.
Profiles will be updated soon
Chrissy Chlapecka signs with IAG
... see more
Lorde Now an Independent Artist After UMG Deal Expires
Mar 19, 2026
Lorde has officially become an independent artist following the end of her contract with Universal Music Group.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
✨ Introducing ROSTR 2.0
Mar 17, 2026
Introducing ROSTR 2.0: Built for the business of music.
Our biggest ever upgrade - contacts, rosters, news, jobs, insights, signings, tours & more. Out now and available to everyone.
Read our full blog post about it here.
✨ Introducing ROSTR 2.0
... see more
Hottest Signings: Week 11
Mar 18, 2026
This week's hottest signings including at Top Dawg, Avex, Warner, Ultra, UMPG, Shalizi, HEY NOW, RCA & more
Eli & Fur sign with The Shalizi Group
Mar 18, 2026
Eli & Fur signed with Moe Shalizi & James Mack of The Shalizi Group for management.
Eli & Fur are released by [PIAS] & booked by Liaison Artists/Primary Talent.
Eli & Fur sign with The Shalizi Group
... see more
Madeline Merlo signs with RLive
Mar 18, 2026
Madeline Merlo signed with Kate Howse of RLive for management.
Madeline Merlo is released by BBR Music Group/BMG, booked by Paquin Artists Agency & published by Sony Music Publishing.
Madeline Merlo signs with RLive
... see more
Adrian Quesada signs with Concord
Mar 18, 2026
Adrian Quesada signed with Concord for publishing.
Adrian Quesada is managed by Ten Atoms, released by ATO Records & booked by ROAM/THE·TEAM.
Adrian Quesada signs with Concord
... see more
Suspect Pleads Guilty in First-Ever United States Criminal Prosecution for Streaming Fraud
Mar 23, 2026
Michael Smith has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after using bots and AI-generated songs to steal $8 million in royalties from platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. He faces up to five years in federal prison.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Slushii signs with Corson Agency
Mar 23, 2026
Slushii signed with Brian Lachman of Corson Agency for touring.
Slushii is managed by Hard 8 Working Group & released by Dim Mak Records/Spinnin' Records.
Slushii signs with Corson Agency
... see more
beabadoobee signs with Universal Music Publishing Group
Mar 20, 2026
beabadoobee signed with Universal Music Publishing Group.
beabadoobee is managed by Laurel Canyon, released by Dirty Hit & booked by Primary Talent/CAA.
beabadoobee signs with Universal Music Publishing Group
... see more
New Industry Friday - Vol 70
Mar 20, 2026
Vol 70 - You're the kind of newsletter, make a man reread some things
This week's NMF analysis covers BTS, RAYE, Miles Caton, underscores, Dermot Kennedy, Dean Turnley & more.
The week’s news, moves, trends, and tea. Every Friday. Subscribe here.
Janet Jackson signs with Believe
Mar 20, 2026
Janet Jackson signed with Believe for publishing.
Janet Jackson is managed by JDJ Entertainment, released by Cinq Music & booked by CAA.
Janet Jackson signs with Believe
... see more
Pophouse Acquires Majority Stake in Tina Turner’s Music Interests
Mar 20, 2026
Swedish entertainment firm Pophouse has struck a deal with BMG to acquire a majority stake in Tina Turner's music catalog and NIL rights.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Hottest Tours: Week 11
Mar 19, 2026
New tour announcements from fakemink, Rawayana, Lil Wayne, Spacey Jane, Chezile
Presented by Please & Thank You
Sony Removes 135,000 AI Deepfakes of Artists’ Music From Streaming Services
Mar 19, 2026
Sony has requested the removal of over 135,000 AI deepfake songs from streaming platforms. The major label identified 60,000 tracks impersonating artists like Bad Bunny and Miley Cyrus.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Chrissy Chlapecka signs with IAG
Mar 19, 2026
Chrissy Chlapecka signed with Tony Sangiacomo of IAG for touring.
Chrissy Chlapecka is managed by Palette Management.
Profiles will be updated soon
Chrissy Chlapecka signs with IAG
... see more
Lorde Now an Independent Artist After UMG Deal Expires
Mar 19, 2026
Lorde has officially become an independent artist following the end of her contract with Universal Music Group.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
✨ Introducing ROSTR 2.0
Mar 17, 2026
Introducing ROSTR 2.0: Built for the business of music.
Our biggest ever upgrade - contacts, rosters, news, jobs, insights, signings, tours & more. Out now and available to everyone.
Read our full blog post about it here.
✨ Introducing ROSTR 2.0
... see more
Hottest Signings: Week 11
Mar 18, 2026
This week's hottest signings including at Top Dawg, Avex, Warner, Ultra, UMPG, Shalizi, HEY NOW, RCA & more
Eli & Fur sign with The Shalizi Group
Mar 18, 2026
Eli & Fur signed with Moe Shalizi & James Mack of The Shalizi Group for management.
Eli & Fur are released by [PIAS] & booked by Liaison Artists/Primary Talent.
Eli & Fur sign with The Shalizi Group
... see more
Madeline Merlo signs with RLive
Mar 18, 2026
Madeline Merlo signed with Kate Howse of RLive for management.
Madeline Merlo is released by BBR Music Group/BMG, booked by Paquin Artists Agency & published by Sony Music Publishing.
Madeline Merlo signs with RLive
... see more
Adrian Quesada signs with Concord
Mar 18, 2026
Adrian Quesada signed with Concord for publishing.
Adrian Quesada is managed by Ten Atoms, released by ATO Records & booked by ROAM/THE·TEAM.
Adrian Quesada signs with Concord
... see more
Suspect Pleads Guilty in First-Ever United States Criminal Prosecution for Streaming Fraud
Mar 23, 2026
Michael Smith has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after using bots and AI-generated songs to steal $8 million in royalties from platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. He faces up to five years in federal prison.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
Slushii signs with Corson Agency
Mar 23, 2026
Slushii signed with Brian Lachman of Corson Agency for touring.
Slushii is managed by Hard 8 Working Group & released by Dim Mak Records/Spinnin' Records.
Slushii signs with Corson Agency
... see more
beabadoobee signs with Universal Music Publishing Group
Mar 20, 2026
beabadoobee signed with Universal Music Publishing Group.
beabadoobee is managed by Laurel Canyon, released by Dirty Hit & booked by Primary Talent/CAA.
beabadoobee signs with Universal Music Publishing Group
... see more
Janet Jackson signs with Believe
Mar 20, 2026
Janet Jackson signed with Believe for publishing.
Janet Jackson is managed by JDJ Entertainment, released by Cinq Music & booked by CAA.
Janet Jackson signs with Believe
... see more
Pophouse Acquires Majority Stake in Tina Turner’s Music Interests
Mar 20, 2026
Swedish entertainment firm Pophouse has struck a deal with BMG to acquire a majority stake in Tina Turner's music catalog and NIL rights.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
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