Music Business
Lion King Composer Faces Legal Costs After Comedy Joke Lawsuit
A questionable lawsuit over a "Circle of Life" comedy bit has backfired on the composer who filed the case.
A ‘Lion King’ Composer Sued a Comedian Over a Joke. Now He Owes $40K in Legal Bills.
A questionable lawsuit over a "Circle of Life" comedy bit has backfired on the composer who filed the case.
Mike Judge Reclaims Beavis and Butt-Head
The creator plans to use U.S. copyright law to terminate the studio's ownership of the characters. Mike Judge Is Reclaiming Beavis and Butt-Head from Paramount Liz Shannon Miller
Mike Judge Is Reclaiming Beavis and Butt-Head from Paramount
The creator plans to use U.S. copyright law to terminate the studio's ownership of the characters. Mike Judge Is Reclaiming Beavis and Butt-Head from Paramount Liz Shannon Miller
Sony & Warner Sue Anthropic in Latest AI Music Lawsuit: ‘Illegally Harvested to Fuel Claude’
In the newest case over AI music training, the two music giants claim Claude was "built on copyright theft," ranging from iconic Christmas songs to Taylor Swift hits.
AFEM Industry Insider: After the Algorithm
Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and the tools and metrics that actually move the needle. The post AFEM Industry Insider: After the Algorit
Sony & Warner Sue Anthropic in Latest AI Music Lawsuit: ‘Illegally Harvested to Fuel Claude’
In the newest case over AI music training, the two music giants claim Claude was "built on copyright theft," ranging from iconic Christmas songs to Taylor Swift hits.
Suno Pursues Dual Legal Strategies Amidst Industry Dealmaking and Lawsuits
The AI music giant is simultaneously dealmaking with the music industry and fighting majors in court. Experts are split on whether those two legal fronts conflict.
Licenses Versus Lawsuits: Why Suno’s Parallel Legal Strategies May Pose a ‘Conundrum’
The AI music giant is simultaneously dealmaking with the music industry and fighting majors in court. Experts are split on whether those two legal fronts conflict.
Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def drops $18m royalty lawsuit against Sony Music after parties ‘resolved the matter’
The dismissal was without prejudice, leaving Dupri and his companies free to bring the claims again. Source
Bad Wolves Tour Controversy: Singer's OnlyFans and Guitarist's Departure Over Dolly Parton Cover
AJ Rebollo alleged that the band's label pushed them to release the 'Jolene' cover to capitalise on her death
Bad Wolves dropped from tour over singer’s OnlyFans while guitarist quits over Dolly Parton cover
AJ Rebollo alleged that the band's label pushed them to release the 'Jolene' cover to capitalise on her death
Gaga Music, Warp Publishing Strike New Partnership
Both independent music businesses have worked together since 2017.
Gaga Music, Warp Publishing Strike New Partnership
Both independent music businesses have worked together since 2017.
YSL’s ‘Slime Language 3’: All 41 Tracks Ranked
The 41-song compilation is a peek into the present and future of Young Thug's label.
YSL’s ‘Slime Language 3’: All 41 Tracks Ranked
The 41-song compilation is a peek into the present and future of Young Thug's label.
Bad Wolves Kicked Off Skillet Tour, Guitarist Departs Over Label’s Decision to Release Dolly Parton Cover
The "Jolene" cover comes out August 31st against the metal band's wishes, now-departed guitarist AJ Rebollo said, while their singer claimed Skillet fan speculation got them booted from a tour. Bad Wolves Kicked Off Skillet Tour, Guitarist Departs Over Label’s Decision to Release Dolly Parton Cover
Frances Shillito on Safeguarding in Music
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru
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Frances Shillito on Safeguarding in the Music Industry
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru