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Universal and Sony Take Legal Action Against Music App Musi
Universal and Sony are suing Musi, the app that pulls in its music from YouTube rather than having its own deals with the music industry. That approach got Musi kicked out of the Apple App Store, and
Spotify to Introduce Labels for AI-Generated Music Personas
Spotify will start labelling “AI personas” next month, so artists that don’t really exist but which have a profile on the streaming service with an AI-generated identity. It hopes anyone releasing mus
Marsh Explains Why Home Had To Start His New Label
Marsh (@marshmusician) is starting Marshan Records with the kind of statement most artists spend years working toward: a fourth studio album, two major headline shows, and a label name drawn from the fan community that has helped carry the project this far. Home, out November 3, marks his first full
Paramount Settles 'Mad At Rihanna' Lawsuit Over Smurfs Song
The settlement will end a case filed by a behind-the-scenes hitmaker who alleged he wrote a Rihanna track that appeared in the movie but was never paid for it.
Paramount Settles Lawsuit That Claimed It Was ‘Mad At Rihanna’ Over ‘Smurfs’ Movie Song
The settlement will end a case filed by a behind-the-scenes hitmaker who alleged he wrote a Rihanna track that appeared in the movie but was never paid for it.
Why Gen Z’s most culturally powerful rappers aren’t its biggest stars
Cultural relevance in hip-hop has decoupled from mainstream scale. The artists proving it are reshaping where the industry should be looking, says Diana Umana… Source
Tupac Murder Trial, Biggie Estate Ruling, Ellie Goulding Lawsuit & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a long-delayed Tupac trial, a decision on Biggie's catalog, an explosive lawsuit from Ellie Goulding and much more.
Tupac Murder Trial, Biggie Estate Ruling, Ellie Goulding Lawsuit & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a long-delayed Tupac trial, a decision on Biggie's catalog, an explosive lawsuit from Ellie Goulding and much more.
Virgin Music Group inks distro deal with Bhojpuri label Sur Music World
The growth of the listenership of regional language music apart from Punjabi — which has enjoyed nationwide popularity for more than a decade — has been among the most significant […] The post is from Music Ally.
Why Gen Z’s most culturally powerful rappers aren’t its biggest stars
Cultural relevance in hip-hop has decoupled from mainstream scale. The artists proving it are reshaping where the industry should be looking, says Diana Umana… Source
Universal and Sony Take Legal Action Against Music App Musi
Universal and Sony are suing Musi, the app that pulls in its music from YouTube rather than having its own deals with the music industry. That approach got Musi kicked out of the Apple App Store, and
Spotify to Identify AI-Generated Music Personas
Spotify will start labelling “AI personas” next month, so artists that don’t really exist but which have a profile on the streaming service with an AI-generated identity. It hopes anyone releasing mus
ABC Files Lawsuit Against the FCC
ABC sued the FCC on Tuesday, accusing the agency of violating its First Amendment rights and waging a "retaliatory campaign" against the network. ABC Sues the FCC Alex Young
New details emerge regarding Hayden Panettiere’s death
Audio from emergency services dispatch has been published online
Hayden Panettiere: further details about actor’s death released
Audio from emergency services dispatch has been published online
Live Nation Settles Lawsuit Over Concert Fight
The lawsuit was filed in 2024, and related to a gig that was held in Connecticut two years prior
Live Nation settles lawsuit over a fight at a Luke Bryan concert that left a fan with brain injury
The lawsuit was filed in 2024, and related to a gig that was held in Connecticut two years prior
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Spotify to Introduce Labels for AI-Generated Artist Personas
Spotify will start labelling “AI personas” next month, so artists that don’t really exist but which have a profile on the streaming service with an AI-generated identity. It hopes anyone releasing mus
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