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Billboard Music Industry Events
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree loses PRS court battle for £200million “black box” unpaid songwriter royalties
He had sought to challenge the way PRS distributes royalties that cannot be matched to the correct songwriter due to missing or inaccurate information
Google says AI training is fair use and copyright should be policed on outputs, not inputs
The tech giant has published a new policy paper outlining the company's preferred approach to AI regulation Source
4B Breaks Down The Cultural Roots Behind “WHAT IS THIS”
4B’s(@dj4b) “WHAT IS THIS” marks his debut on Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats label, and it finds him pushing further into dubstep without disconnecting from the Jersey Club foundation that shaped his entire approach. The New Jersey producer has spent more than a decade bringing th
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree loses UK court appeal to revive ‘black box’ royalties claim against PRS for Music
Rowntree's appeal in his proposed class action against PRS for Music has been dismissed 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.
Live Nation wants to push embarrassing legal spat with former employee into private arbitration
Live Nation has formally responded to the lawsuit filed a former employee who accuses the company of “financial misrepresentation and misleading disclosures”. It says those claims are without merit, but wants this dispute forced to private arbitration, keen to avoid the PR damage of a court case
TIDAL to automatically tag AI-generated music… and block it from earning royalties
TIDAL is introducing an AI policy that will automatically tag wholly AI-generated music in its app Source
Spotify India enters into “first-of-its-kind telco partnership” with Vi
Last week, Vi—which was created from the merger of Vodafone India and the Aditya Birla Group conglomerate’s telecom company Idea Cellular—has entered into a partnership with Spotify. Through the tie-up, […] The post is from Music Ally.
Live Nation moves to push ex-exec’s $35m lawsuit out of court and into private arbitration
Former EVP Nicholas Rumanes alleged he was fired in May 2025 in retaliation for flagging what his complaint called "serious corporate misconduct." Source
Alanis Morissette on the music industry's perception of female artists
“I was kind of crafting my own scaffolding the whole time, and it was cardboard and water,” she says
Report: There are now more than 400m Gen-Z fans of esports
It’s been a little while since we checked in on the esports market, but y’know who’s checking in regularly on professional gaming tournaments? Gen-Z, that’s who. At least, that’s a key finding from a report published by two big esports companies, ESL FaceIt Group (EFG) and Hero Esports, working with
“Let’s get clear: a lot of the white men in suits loved Jagged Little Pill and got excited about female artists for myriad reasons, one of them being ‘women make us money now’”: Alanis Morissette reflects on how the music industry has changed for women
“I was kind of crafting my own scaffolding the whole time, and it was cardboard and water,” she says
Cesar Gueikian Steps Down as Gibson CEO
Gueikian refocused company on its core market: guitars
“He has poured his passion, creativity, and relentless commitment into Gibson”: Cesar Gueikian steps down as Gibson CEO after three years
Gueikian refocused company on its core market: guitars
Google has thoughts on AI and copyright regulation in the US
“The debate over AI governance is stuck in a false choice between over-regulation and no regulation. There is a middle way,” noted the tech giant in a blog post about its latest report.
Ozcillex Shows Strong A&R Acumen as Roster Gains Momentum
Ozcillex is demonstrating a significant upward trend, with its artists Cedicci and Exhilarated Ego collectively experiencing notable Spotify follower growth. This consistent momentum across its roster may suggest a keen curatorial approach and effective A&R strategy within the label.
Frontiers Label Group makes raft of senior promotions in the UK, globally
Leo Nicholas has been appointed Managing Director, UK, Aldo Lonobile named Vice President, Global A&R, and Martina Palermo promoted to Global Head of PR. Source
JetPack Glide XL System Review: The Best DJ Roller Bag On The Market For Premium Consoles
The JetPack Glide XL System has solved my problem! Moving around big DJ consoles like the Pioneer DJ Opus Quad requires care, as they are heavy, awkward, and very expensive. These types of consoles are usually used by DJs at smaller clubs and pop-up events, and often need to be transported in your v
Kelly Rowland Honors Sylvia Rhone with Ultimate Icon Award
The pioneering industry executive was also feted by Monami Entertainment & BMAC during BET Week.