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AI startup Spines raises $64m., challenging traditional publishing industry
Israeli AI company Spines announced on Tuesday the completion of a $64 million funding round, consisting of $29 million in a Series A funding round and an additional $35 million raised in debt. The funding brings the company's total investment to…
The Company That Published Fake Journalists in Sports Illustrated is Collapsing Dramatically After Massive AI Rebrand
Paradium.AI, the recently-rebranded media company formerly known as The Arena Group, announced staggering third-quarter losses yesterday as it continues to go “all in” on AI. Paradium's stock has been declining for years, though it…
Warner Chappell's Guy Moot Becomes First Music Publisher to Receive Music Industry Trusts Award
Guy Moot, chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, has made history by becoming the first music publisher to win the Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS). Moot received the prestigious honor at a ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Monday…
BBC announces future of David Walliams' shows as allegations published
The BBC is in the process of removing some programmes featuring and written by David Walliams after he was named as the famous man who tried to prevent the publication of allegations, including sexual misconduct, against him. Multiple women have…
Josh Van Valkenburg Named President of Universal Publishing Nashville, Troy Tomlinson Moves to Exclusive Advisor
Josh Van Valkenburg has been named president of Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville, it was announced by UMPG chairman & CEO Jody Gerson. Van Valkenburg will report to Gerson, be based in Nashville and assume his position on January 4, 2027…
Periyar Library Book Scam: High Court Orders Police Case, Freezes Publisher's Bank Account
Chennai: A police case should be lodged immediately into the alleged irregularities in the procurement of books for public libraries in Tamil Nadu, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court told the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption on…
Indie Game Publisher Vendetta Unveils 2027 Release Slate, Including 'Surfpunk,' as It Sets New Advisory Board (EXCLUSIVE)
Indie games publisher Vendetta has unveiled its 2027 release slate, from the much-hyped “Surfpunk,” to high-energy co-op experiences like “Killing Things with Your Friends,” to cozy single-player adventure games with a…
Book of Xi's discourses on poverty reduction, alleviation published
A compilation of discourses by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on poverty reduction and alleviation has been published by the Central Party Literature Press and released nationwide. Compiled by…
Ram V Unleashes DEICIDIUM! 12 God Killers, Old Gods Return & a Bold New Publishing Plan: The Comic Source
Ram V Unleashes DEICIDIUM! 12 God Killers, Old Gods Return & a Bold New Publishing Plan Ram V Returns to Discuss DEICIDIUM, a Global Mythology Epic That Challenges Comic Book Publishing Ram V joins Jace on The Comic Source to explore DEICIDIUM, an…
GTA 6 Publisher Makes Official Statement On Grand Theft Auto 7
It really has been an extraordinarily long journey towards Grand Theft Auto VI's eventual release to players, and we are finally just a week or so away from players getting their hands on it for the first time. We don't have a specific timeline for…
US court awards publishers $19.5m in WeLib piracy case
A US federal court has ordered pirate website WeLib to pay $19.5m (£14.5m) in damages after 13 publishers secured a default judgment in a copyright infringement lawsuit. Join thousands of book industry professionals who rely on The Bookseller…
Sony Music Publishing Sued Over Stevie Wonder Photo in Album Anniversary Instagram Post
Sony Music Publishing (SMP) is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit for allegedly posting an “iconic photograph” of Stevie Wonder to its Instagram page without a license. The Sony Music Entertainment unit was sued on Sunday (Nov.
Lena McCauley joins Macmillan Children's Books as fiction publishing director
Lena McCauley is joining Macmillan Children's Books as fiction publishing director, overseeing its graphic novel and illustrated fiction list. Join thousands of book industry professionals who rely on The Bookseller for trusted publishing news…
The Payments Association publishes 2030 UK manifesto
The Paypers is a global hub for market insights, real-time news, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses and resources across payments, fintech, and the digital economy. We deliver reports, webinars, and commentary on key topics, including…
South African Author Says She Has Published 370 AI-Assisted Novels and Earned $1m This Year
A South African writer using the pen name Coral Hart says she has published more than 370 novels with the help of AI since February 2025, selling over a million copies and earning more than $1 million this year. The figures are her own and have not…
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