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HYBE files lawsuit against counterfeit BTS merch sellers ahead of MetLife shows

The suit seeks a court order authorizing HYBE and law enforcement to seize counterfeit goods from whoever sells them in the vicinity of the venue Source

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Madison Square Garden's Tracking Practices

The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers

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Bad Bunny must face ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit over voice recording used on ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ track, Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court rules

Carliz De La Cruz Hernández, who is seeking at least USD $40 million in damages, sued Bad Bunny and his label Rimas Entertainment in 2023. Source

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Madison Square Garden Tracked Queer Musicians, Database Labeled Rappers High Risk

The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers

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Suno, sued by major labels, says ‘transparency is important’ as record industry proposes AI labeling system

The labels use visual icons, supported by metadata and delivery systems, to show fans whether and how AI was used in a recording Source

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Björn Ulvaeus on AI: ‘Tracing the output was always the wrong question’

Cisac president and ABBA co-founder Björn Ulvaeus has given his latest – and most detailed – speech about AI and creators, at the United Nations’ AI for Good Summit in Geneva. One of his key points was counselling against focusing too much on licensing the outputs of AI-music models – the tracks tha

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US Copyright Royalty Board proposes extending physical and download mechanical rates through 2032

The deal would leave the existing rate structure in place through 2032, save for annual adjustments in line with inflation. Source

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Madison Square Garden Tracked Queer Musicians, Assigned Risk Labels to Rappers

The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers

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DiMA, Suno and Deezer respond to AI-music labelling proposal

On Friday we reported on the announcement by a group of music-industry bodies of a new system for labelling wholly AI-generated music as well as ‘AI-assisted’ music.

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Michael Jackson movie becomes first biopic to cross $1 billion at global box office

The figure comprises $371.8 million in North America sales and $629.8 million from international markets. Source

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Madison Square Garden's Secretive Database Includes Queer Musicians and Rappers

The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers

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Tita Lau and James Hurr make you Sweat

Rising talent Tita Lau lands on Toolroom for the first time, joining forces with label favourite James Hurr for ‘Sweat’. Blending Tita’s infectious energy with James’ signature production style, the record delivers an attitude-filled, club-ready sound built for dancefloor

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Madison Square Garden Tracks Queer Musicians, Rappers Labeled High Risk

The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers

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Madison Square Garden Accused of Tracking Queer Musicians

The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers

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Madison Square Garden Tracked Queer Musicians and Rappers

The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers

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Madison Square Garden Allegedly Tracked Queer Musicians, Rapper Safety Concerns

The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers

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Madison Square Garden's Secret Database Tracks Queer Musicians and Rappers

The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers

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Madison Square Garden Tracked Queer Musicians and Rappers

The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers

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Madison Square Garden's Secret Database

The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers

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Madison Square Garden Tracked Queer Musicians and Rappers

The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers