Music Business
HarbourView Acquires Producer Royalties
The transaction was announced on Thursday (September 3). Financial terms were not disclosed. Source
Bad Bunny wins crucial reggaeton rhythm ruling
Judge André Birotte Jr. ruled that plaintiffs failed to identify a single copyrighted work of their own combining the elements they say defendants took. Source
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk to be referred to prosecutors
The move would close a police investigation into the K-pop company's 2020 stock market listing that has been running since December 2024. Source
SM Entertainment and Tencent Music establish Beijing joint venture STE
STE will develop and manage artists for the Greater China market, and says it's preparing a new Chinese idol group for a debut within two to three years Source
Trump Administration Backs OpenAI in Copyright Case, Impacting Music Industry AI Lawsuits
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
HarbourView Acquires Producer Royalties, Including Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’
The transaction was announced on Thursday (September 3). Financial terms were not disclosed. Source
Bad Bunny Wins Key Ruling on Reggaeton Rhythm
Judge André Birotte Jr. ruled that plaintiffs failed to identify a single copyrighted work of their own combining the elements they say defendants took. Source
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk to be Referred to Prosecutors
The move would close a police investigation into the K-pop company's 2020 stock market listing that has been running since December 2024. Source
SM Entertainment and Tencent Music Form Joint Venture STE
STE will develop and manage artists for the Greater China market, and says it's preparing a new Chinese idol group for a debut within two to three years Source
Trump Administration Sides with OpenAI in Fair Use Case
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
HarbourView Acquires Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' Royalties
The transaction was announced on Thursday (September 3). Financial terms were not disclosed. Source
Bad Bunny Wins Key Ruling on Reggaeton Rhythm
Judge André Birotte Jr. ruled that plaintiffs failed to identify a single copyrighted work of their own combining the elements they say defendants took. Source
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk to be Referred to Prosecutors
The move would close a police investigation into the K-pop company's 2020 stock market listing that has been running since December 2024. Source
SM Entertainment and Tencent Music Launch Beijing Joint Venture
STE will develop and manage artists for the Greater China market, and says it's preparing a new Chinese idol group for a debut within two to three years Source
Trump Administration Backs OpenAI in Copyright Case
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
Wilson Pickett Estate and Primary Wave Announce Publishing Deal
Primary Wave announced the deal on Wednesday (September 2). Financial terms were not disclosed Source
HarbourView Acquires David Kershenbaum's Producer Royalties
The transaction was announced on Thursday (September 3). Financial terms were not disclosed. Source
US Administration Sides with OpenAI in AI Copyright Case
It appears to be the first time Washington has intervened in any of the copyright cases now stacked up against AI companies Source
HarbourView Acquires Producer Royalties, Including from Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car'
The transaction was announced on Thursday (September 3). Financial terms were not disclosed. Source
AFEM Signs EMMA-Led Call for Meaningful Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.