Warner Chappell Music has made a significant move by signing a global administration deal with K-pop superstar Rosé. Rosé, known as one-fourth of the girl group Blackpink, has achieved remarkable success with her recent collaboration. The single “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars, signed to Warner Chappell Music as well, has spent an impressive four weeks at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. chart. It made its debut at the top spot on both charts, making Rosé the first female K-pop solo artist to achieve this simultaneous feat. Additionally, the single reached No. 8 on Billboard's Hot 100 songs chart.

Rosé's Excitement and Upcoming Releases

Rosé expressed her excitement in a statement, saying, "I am beyond excited to join the team at Warner Chappell. There is so much more to come that I can't wait to share — it's going to be an amazing journey." She recently released a new song, “Number One Girl,” and her long-awaited solo debut album, “rosie,” is set to follow on Dec. 6. This indicates the promising future that lies ahead for Rosé within the Warner Chappell Music family.

Rosé's Impact on the K-pop Genre

Ryan Press, President of North America at WCM, emphasized Rosé's significance. He stated, "Rosé has earned this moment, and it's a huge honor to officially welcome her to our Warner Chappell family. As she breaks record after record, she's singlehandedly redefining the K-pop genre while also paving the way for a new era of cross-cultural expression. We've already hit the ground running with our partners at Atlantic to support ROSÉ's bold vision and explore new creative opportunities for her songs. Above all, we can't wait to see where her music takes us next." This showcases Rosé's ability to make a lasting impact on the K-pop genre and beyond.

Anthem Entertainment's New Senior Director

Anthem Entertainment has tapped Scot Sherrod as their senior director of creative for the music publishing division. Sherrod brings a wealth of experience, having spent the past few years consulting for various music publishing companies such as Sony Music Publishing, Jonas Group Publishing, Barry Coburn's Ten Ten and Banz Music, and Moraine Music Group. With entrepreneur Suzane Strickland, he helped launch boutique publishing company RareSpark Media Group, where he spent eleven years signing and developing a wide array of talent including Walker Hayes. He was also involved in pitching the song “More Than A Memory” by Garth Brooks. This appointment highlights Anthem Entertainment's commitment to strengthening their creative team.

Splice's Partnership with Alissia

Splice has partnered with Alissia, a Grammy nominee in the best producer of the year (non-classical). The partnership includes a series of six curated sample collections presented as “Alissia Selects,” an exclusive contest for new creators on the Splice Discord, along with a demo of Splice in Studio One Pro 7. In 2025, Alissia will also spearhead the curation of “Alissia and Friends,” yet-to-be-released collections from “women representing the future of modern music,” as per an official announcement. Alissia added, "Splice has always been a great tool when I create. I'm very excited to have partnered with them and to share these collections of curated sounds, and I hope it will inspire others!" Kenny Ochoa, senior VP of content for Splice, said, "Alissia is a fantastic role model for our community, not just a great producer and instrumentalist but also someone who knows their way around Splice. We wish her all the best for the Grammys and we're excited to see how Splice fans engage with this work." This partnership showcases Splice's dedication to collaborating with talented individuals and promoting creativity.

Hangout by Turntable Labs' Launch

Hangout by Turntable Labs, Inc., a new virtual listening community connecting users through music discovery and curation, has launched on the web, iOS, and Android. Featuring songs from the world's leading music companies, Hangout provides its community with access to over 100 million tracks, including licensed content from across the recorded music catalogs of Sony Music Entertainment (SONY), Universal Music Group (UMGNF), Warner Music Group (WMG), and Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world's leading independent record labels, distributors, and other music rights holders. Joseph Perla, Founder and CEO of Hangout, said, "With our broad global partnerships across the music companies in place, Hangout begins its journey to redefine the intersection of music and social media. Our vision has always been to create a platform that celebrates the joy of music but also helps support the music industry. Today marks a monumental step toward that goal." This launch represents a significant development in the music industry, offering a unique platform for music lovers.