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This Tuesday (June 2), Sony/ATV will participate in Blackout Tuesday, in efforts to help combat racial discrimination and social injustice.

That Tuesday will be a day of reflection, connection, and education for the company, with aims to fight lasting change beyond Blackout Tuesday.

“In conjunction with Sony Music, we are partnering with organizations to support their movements to end systemic racism and wrongful convictions,” said Jon Platt, Chairman & CEO, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, in a statement.

Social media users may have noticed the effort for Music Industry Blackout Tuesday spreading online through the hashtag #TheShowMustBePaused. In the accompanying message, the purpose is stated to “take an urgent step of action to provoke accountability and change.”

“As gatekeepers of the culture, it’s our responsibility to not only come together to celebrate the wins, but also hold each other up during a loss,” the post reads.

Those that have shared the post online include Variety Music, Universal Music, Warner Music, and multiple more.

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Rihanna has come to an agreement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, according to Variety.

The new deal will place Rihanna back in partnership with her longtime publisher, Jon Platt, who took over Sony Music s the chairman and CEO earlier in 2019.

The move stokes the fire on rumors of new music from Rihanna, with reports stating he has worked on both an R&B/Pop and dancehall efforts.

“I’m proud to have known Rihanna since the beginning of her career,” Platt said. “Music, fashion, philanthropy and a heart of gold have solidified Rihanna’s position as one of the biggest icons in the world. It is an honor to be reunited with her at Sony/ATV.”

As far as a music release from Rihanna, rumors circulated last week pointing to December, however, on a red carpet, Rihanna told a reporter that the album is not done when speaking about a potential Super Bowl performance.

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