Music Business
Sony Music wins copyright and performer rights battle with the estates of Jimi Hendrix’s bandmates
Sony has won its legal battle with the estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, both members of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The estates said Sony was infringing the late musicians’ rights by distributing the band’s recordings, but the high court says - based on a 1966 agreement - that’s not true
Primary Wave Secures $2.2 Billion for Music Catalog Investments
The publishing giant called it "the largest dedicated closed-end music royalties fund raised to date" in a press release.
Tupac Shakur Lawsuit Alleges Diddy's Involvement in Murder
The case doesn't name Diddy as a defendant, but repeatedly claims that new evidence — and old song lyrics — tie him to the long-unsolved murder.
Michael Jackson Estate Faces Sexual Assault Lawsuit from "Second Family"
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
Tupac Shakur Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claims Netflix Doc Suggests Diddy Was ‘Involved in the Murder’
The case doesn't name Diddy as a defendant, but repeatedly claims that new evidence — and old song lyrics — tie him to the long-unsolved murder.
Tupac Shakur’s family file wrongful death lawsuit, seeking unspecified damages
It alleges that he was not shot out of “mere retaliation for a prior altercation”, but the alleged murder was instead part of a “complex conspiracy”
UK government should clarify whether it’s investing in AI companies that use unlicensed training data, say campaigners
The UK government has set up a Sovereign AI Unit to support British AI companies. But it’s not clear if supported companies are obliged to get licences for any copyright protected works used in AI training. That’s a problem and a missed opportunity according to House Of Lords member Beeban Kidron
Primary Wave Raises Additional $2.2 Billion For Song Catalog Investments
The publishing giant called it "the largest dedicated closed-end music royalties fund raised to date" in a press release.
Siblings Detail Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
Rimas Entertainment Presents SONAR: ‘A Record Label Where Artists Can Develop with Freedom’
The label's roster includes Cris MJ, Yan Block, Hades66 and more.
🌅 Horizon Future Leaders - Ben Binner
Ben Binner is Senior Director Of Commercial Development And Strategy at Sun Label Group - the label group behind the legendary Sun Records, Gaither Music and Green Hill Records catalogues, home to Elvis Presley’s first recordings, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and the birth of rock n roll.
Prediction Markets Transform Fan Engagement with Music, Billboard Reports
Prediction markets have become mainstream and are changing the way fans engage with music and pop culture. Kalshi COO and co-founder Luana Lopes Lara joins Billboard On The Record to discuss how the p
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
AFEM Health Roundtable: Tinnitus and Hearing Health
On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical conversation moderated by AFEM Health Co-Chair Izzy Naud. The post AFEM Health Roundtable: Tinnitus and
HYBE posts record Q1 revenue of $477M, up 39.5% YoY, driven by BTS comeback
HYBE's latest earnings filing was published on Wednesday, April 29 Source
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Michael Jackson Estate
The singer’s “second family” filed the federal lawsuit in February
How Music Fans Are Cashing In on Kalshi Predictions w/ Luana Lopes Lara | Billboard On The Record
Prediction markets have become mainstream and are changing the way fans engage with music and pop culture. Kalshi COO and co-founder Luana Lopes Lara joins Billboard On The Record to discuss how the platform is expanding into new categories and giving music superfans the ability to put money behind
The Beatles’ Apple Corps restructures executive team with new hires and promotions
The hires span marketing, finance, retail, and strategy, all reporting to Tom Greene, who took on the role in September 2025. Source
There’s now a collecting society just for AI-generated music
For now, most established collecting societies are not representing GenAI-music creators, amid concerns over the training models of the platforms that they use – and also questions about whether their work even qualifies for copyright protection. However, with nearly 70,000 AI-music tracks being rel
Sony Music wins legal battle over Jimi Hendrix Experience rights
Sony Music and Experience Hendrix have emerged as victors in a UK High Court battle over the rights to studio albums by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. They had faced legal action from the estates of Hendrix’s bandmates Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, who were seeking copyright and performer’s rights