Music Business
Canadian Music Publishers Intervene in AI Copyright Case
The debate over the copyright status of AI-generated works continues, and in Canada there’s a key court battle as part of that debate centered on an AI-generated artwork. The precedent set in that cas
Canadian Music Publishers Intervene in AI Copyright Case
The debate over the copyright status of AI-generated works continues, and in Canada there’s a key court battle as part of that debate centered on an AI-generated artwork. The precedent set in that cas
AFEM x DDEX present: The Hidden Infrastructure of Music Rights
A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an
AFEM Industry Insider Call: After the Algorithm
This session is designed to give AFEM members practical ideas they can apply immediately, whether they are shaping artist strategy, developing content plans, or thinking about more durable ways to rea
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.
AFEM, YOYAKU, SACEM, CLIP: Understanding the Life of an Electronic Music Release
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Deezer Reports Revenue Growth in First Half of Year
Deezer reported a slight revenue increase and a profitable first half as more direct subscribers offset a decline in business partnership subscribers.
Deezer’s First Half Revenue Grows on More Direct Subscribers
Deezer reported a slight revenue increase and a profitable first half as more direct subscribers offset a decline in business partnership subscribers.
Music Law News: Ariana Grande Lawsuit, D4vd Case Update, Cher Ruling
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, Ari sues over leaked music, the D4vd case heads toward a jury, Cher pays her own legal bill, and much more.
Artist Growth Makes AI Face Touring’s Security Problem
The easiest version of the Artist Growth announcement is that AI can now make itineraries faster. That is true, and it is also the least interesting part. The better story is that Artist Growth is trying to solve the problem the music industry should already be worried about: what happens when touri
Breaking Beattz Talks Dirtybird, Ishimaru, And Booty Bang
Breaking Beattz (@bbeattz) makes his Dirtybird debut with Booty Bang, a two-track EP that continues the label’s Flight Week Brazil release series. Out now via Dirtybird, the project follows earlier Flight Week Brazil releases from BadComppany and Sudden Heat & Pitros, carrying forward the wri
Ariana Grande Lawsuit, D4vd Murder Trial, Cher Ruling & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, Ari sues over leaked music, the D4vd case heads toward a jury, Cher pays her own legal bill, and much more.
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Suno faces proposed class action lawsuit over data breach
The suit was filed on Friday (July 24) in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts Source
Miley Cyrus Reveals She’s Working on a New LP: ‘This Album Is a Love Story’
The news comes on the heels of her signing a new label deal to Atlantic Records.
Miley Cyrus Reveals She’s Working on a New LP: ‘This Album Is a Love Story’
The news comes on the heels of her signing a new label deal to Atlantic Records.
Ariana Grande kicks off legal battle in bid to identify hackers who keep leaking her music
Ariana Grande is very annoyed that anonymous hackers keep hacking into the devices and accounts of photographers and producers she works with and then leaking pre-release music and other content. So much so she’s filed a lawsuit, though her lawyers first need to figure out who the hackers are
Live Nation says everyone should shut up and stop asking questions about its cosy deal with Trump’s DoJ
The US states that successfully pursued an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation want the judge to force more information to be shared about the live giant’s deal to settle the US Department Of Justice’s separate antitrust claims. But Live Nation has told the judge there’s no need for any of that
BTS’ ARIRANG, World Tour Drive HYBE Revenues to All-Time High
HYBE Music Group reported second-quarter revenue nearly hit $1 billion, with operating profit topping $115 million.
BTS’ ARIRANG, World Tour Drive HYBE Revenues to All-Time High
HYBE Music Group reported second-quarter revenue nearly hit $1 billion, with operating profit topping $115 million.