Music Business
Tom Kench on Why Owning Music Still Matters
Tom Kench (@tomkenchmusic) has been building momentum through a steady run of releases and a clear approach to DJing that prioritizes control, timing, and identity. Based in Minneapolis, he has developed his solo project alongside running Almost Like We Met, a label focused on direct artist connecti
Cardi B Entitled to Recover Trial Costs Following Lawsuit Dismissal
It comes months after she warned: "I am not that celeb you gonna sue and you think is going to settle"
Cardi B wins right to recover trial costs after beating security guard’s assault lawsuit
It comes months after she warned: "I am not that celeb you gonna sue and you think is going to settle"
Maná Proves Why It’s Rock en Español Royalty During Miami Stop of Vivir Sin Aire Tour
The Mexican group will wrap its extensive Vivir Sin Aire trek that kicked off in 2025 on Nov. 8 at the Moody Center in Austin.
Actress and Suzanne Ciani Announce New Album 'Concrète Waves'
It's the first release in a new series from Actress' Werkdiscs label capturing improvised music
Actress and Suzanne Ciani New Album
It's the first release in a new series from Actress' Werkdiscs label capturing improvised music
Member Feature: Unison's Digital 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
UMG Blasts Drake Appeal in Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
The music giant says the rapper's lawsuit over Lamar's incendiary diss track shouldn't be revived by a federal appeals court.
UMG Blasts Drake Appeal in Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’: ‘That Is Not the Law’
The music giant says the rapper's lawsuit over Lamar's incendiary diss track shouldn't be revived by a federal appeals court.
Chuck Redd Seeks Dismissal of Kennedy Center Lawsuit Over Canceled Performance
The performing arts center sued Chuck Redd after the drummer canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the venue in protest of Donald Trump's influence.
Jazz Musician Sued by Kennedy Center Over Canceled Show Asks Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit
The performing arts center sued Chuck Redd after the drummer canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the venue in protest of Donald Trump's influence.
Black Label Society Releases Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman
Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream
The single comes from their new album Engines of Demolition, which is out now. Black Label Society Unveil “Ozzy’s Song,” Zakk Wylde’s Tribute to His Beloved Friend: Stream Langdon Hickman
Fat Joe Accuser Drops Accusation of Sex With Underage Girls & RICO Claims in Updated Lawsuit
The rapper has claimed that his former hypeman is trying to extort him with false claims of “unspeakable acts such as pedophilia.”
Major Labels Enter Copyright Case to Challenge Artist Rights Ruling
An unusual legal tactic — buying out the defendant — will allow the music giants to directly challenge a ruling hailed as a win for artists and songwriters.
FKA Twigs Lawsuit Against Shia LaBeouf Over NDA
The singer claims he is trying to stop her from “disclosing information about her own survival of sexual assault”
Major Labels Take Over Landmark Copyright Termination Case to Force Supreme Court Fight
An unusual legal tactic — buying out the defendant — will allow the music giants to directly challenge a ruling hailed as a win for artists and songwriters.
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FKA twigs Lawsuit Against Shia LaBeouf regarding NDA
The singer claims he is trying to stop her from “disclosing information about her own survival of sexual assault”
FKA twigs Lawsuit Alleges Shia LaBeouf Using NDA to Suppress Abuse Disclosures
The singer claims he is trying to stop her from “disclosing information about her own survival of sexual assault”