Music Business
Amy Taylor Copyright Dispute - Billboard
Judge George Wu warned the photographer that "things are only going to get worse" if the matter proceeds to trial.
Amyl and the Sniffers’ Amy Taylor Wins Major Court Victory in Photographer Copyright Dispute
Judge George Wu warned the photographer that "things are only going to get worse" if the matter proceeds to trial.
Unison: A Digital-First Publishing Rights Platform
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Unison: A Digital-First Music Publishing Platform
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Unison's Approach to Digital Music Publishing Rights Management
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Cardi B Wins Lawsuit Over "Enough (Miami)" Song Allegations
A federal judge threw out litigation over the 2024 hit single, which Cardi has been performing on her ongoing Little Miss Drama Tour.
Cardi B Defeats ‘Enough (Miami)’ Song Copying Lawsuit: ‘No Factual Support’
A federal judge threw out litigation over the 2024 hit single, which Cardi has been performing on her ongoing Little Miss Drama Tour.
Taylor Swift Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Trademark Infringement
Las Vegas entertainer Maren Wade claims Swift's latest album has "overtaken" her brand recognition.
MTV Lawsuit Against Nick Cannon's Rap Battle Show Allowed to Proceed
The case claims Bad vs. Wild, released by streamer Zeus Network, is illegally "cosplaying" as the successor to Cannon's longtime celebrity guest show.
MTV Lawsuit Over Nick Cannon’s New Rap Battle Show Can Move Ahead, Judge Says
The case claims Bad vs. Wild, released by streamer Zeus Network, is illegally "cosplaying" as the successor to Cannon's longtime celebrity guest show.
Bob Marley Estate Lawsuit Over Marijuana Brand
The Jamaican music icon's heirs claim cannabis company Tilray owes licensing fees for the Marley Natural brand.
Bob Marley Estate Launches $11M Lawsuit Over Marijuana Brand: ‘Scheme to Defraud’
The Jamaican music icon's heirs claim cannabis company Tilray owes licensing fees for the Marley Natural brand.
Here Are Latin Music’s Biggest Lawsuits & Legal Cases, Including Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee & More
Latin music stars are facing big legal battles, including a massive reggaeton case, a nasty divorce-turned-RICO-suit and a looming fight over a leaked sex tape.
‘We must continue evolving how K-pop is made.’
With concert revenues up 53% in Q4 2025, a new boy group set for 2026, and plans to ramp up acquisitions, SM Entertainment is betting big on its next chapter. In this exclusive interview, Co-CEOs Daniel Jang and Dmitry YJ Tak take us inside a K-pop powerhouse... Source
Ronaldinho Launches Record Label with World Cup-Inspired Album
Artists and songwriters can submit their work for a chance to feature on the Brazilian soccer legend's debut label LP.
Hip-Hop Lawyer Drew Findling Discusses Music Industry and Criminal Justice
Findling, whose clients include Cardi B, Lil Durk and Da Baby, talks to Billboard about his work at the intersection of music and criminal justice.
Ronaldinho Launches Record Label, Kicking Off With World Cup-Inspired Album: ‘Music Has Always Been a Big Part of My Life’
Artists and songwriters can submit their work for a chance to feature on the Brazilian soccer legend's debut label LP.
Billboard's Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Major music publishers buy into termination rights lawsuit to take fight to Supreme Court
The three majors and BMG really want the US Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle that set a major new creator-friendly precedent when it comes to the termination right under US copyright law. So much so they have acquired an interest in the song that is at the heart of that legal battle
Ezekiel Lewis Appointed Chairman and CEO of Epic Records
The longtime A&R executive had served as president of the label since 2023, and will take over for industry legend Sylvia Rhone, who left last September.