Red Hot Chili Peppers Sells Recorded Music Catalog to WMG for Over $300 Million

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WMG Revenue Jumps 17% to $1.7B on Major Q1 Releases From Bruno Mars, sombr & More

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Warner Music Posts $1.7B in Revenue for Q2 in 2026

"Our momentum is building and we are well-positioned to continue delivering long-term value for our artists, songwriters and shareholders," CEO Robert Kyncl said in a statement.

The Hollywood Reporter
Paramount Signs First-Look Deal With Warner Music For Film Content

WMG's deal with Paramount comes two months after revealing a first-look with Netflix for documentary content.

The Hollywood Reporter
Paramount and Warner Music Team Up for Movies on Artists, Songwriters

Paramount and Warner Music Group are partnering to produce theatrical films based on the recording label's vast catalogue of artists and songwriters.

Variety

Paramount Pictures & Warner Music Group Ink Multi-Year First-Look Deal For Theatrical Pics Based On Performing Artists
#News #Paramount #WarnerMusicGroup

https://deadline.com/2026/05/paramount-warner-music-group-movies-deal-1236886107/

Paramount Pictures & Warner Music Group Ink Multi-Year First-Look Deal For Theatrical Pics Based On Performing Artists

Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group have closed a multi-year, first-look deal that will see both companies partnering on theatrical films, drawing on the lives and music of WMG’s roster of iconic artists and songwriters.

Deadline

Why Warner Music Group Bought Indie Distributor & Services Company Revelator

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Inside the ‘Mania’ of Oasis’ Multi-Million Dollar Merchandise Campaign: ‘The Fandom Is Extraordinary’
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https://variety.com/2026/music/news/inside-oasis-multi-million-dollar-merchandise-campaign-1236705892/

Inside Oasis’ Multi-Million Dollar Merchandise Campaign

Oasis' 2025 reunion tour had record-breaking ticket sales, but just as powerful was their merchandise business, which grossed $1 million+ at each show.

Variety
Warner Music Buys Distributor Revelator In Bid to Capitalize on Indie Market

The major label's deal follows UMG's acquisition of Downtown Music and Concord's purchase of Stem.

The Hollywood Reporter