Music Industry
Taylor Swift Copyright Lawsuit Appeal
Kimberly Marasco waited less than 48 hours to launch an appeal prolonging litigation that Taylor's attorneys have called “absurd” and “harassing.”
Jermaine Dupri sues Sony Music over “wilful deceitful actions” that resulted in $18 million in unpaid royalties
Jermaine Dupri has had a 34 year relationship with Sony Music after first partnering with the major back in 1992. But he now reckons that Sony has systematically underreported and underpaid royalties he is due on many of the records he was involved in, so he’s suing for more than $18 million
Chartbreaker: How ‘TruckTok’ and Angst Powered Vincent Mason’s ‘Damned If I Do’
How the country-rocker's "Damned If I Do" became his first Hot 100 hit.
Taylor Swift Copyright Accuser Immediately Appeals Dismissal of Her Lyrics Theft Lawsuit
Kimberly Marasco waited less than 48 hours to launch an appeal prolonging litigation that Taylor's attorneys have called “absurd” and “harassing.”
Ashley Cooke Flashes Her ‘Baby Blues’ as Couples Song Provides Her Latest Single: ‘It Became This Flirty Anthem’
Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at the writing and recording behind Ashley Cooke's "Baby Blues."
Daddy Yankee & Shenseea's 'Echo (FIFA World Cup 2026)' Hits No. 1
The song becomes the second 2026 World Cup song to reach No. 1 on a Billboard ranking.
Mick Jones Sells Catalog Rights to Primary Wave
The agreement includes Jones' share of the band's publishing and master recordings, along with name, image and likeness rights.
Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown for July 11, 2026
Peso Pluma and Eslabon Armado’s “Amigos Con Derechos” debuts in the top 10 of the Hot Latin Songs, but will it take over the No. 1 spot? Narrator: Here’s the Billboard Hot Latin Songs top 10 for the w
NewJeans face copyright lawsuit from US music publisher over ‘ETA’
All Surface Publishing claims "ETA" copied a combination of musical elements from a dance track released nearly two decades earlier, without a license. Source
‘Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’ review: a treasure chest of sea-faring adventures
This swashbuckling remake cements Black Flag’s place as the quintessential story-driven pirating epic
Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown for July 11, 2026 | Billboard Latin
Peso Pluma and Eslabon Armado’s “Amigos Con Derechos” debuts in the top 10 of the Hot Latin Songs, but will it take over the No. 1 spot? Narrator: Here’s the Billboard Hot Latin Songs top 10 for the week dated July 11! “De Lejitos” slips to No. 10, “Daño” descends to No. 9. “Koko” is […]
Balanka Talks F To This Beat And The History Behind His Club Sound
Balanka (@balankamusic) steps onto Hot Creations with a new two-track EP, marking his first release on Jamie Jones’ long-running label and another clear step in a busy run for the Brazilian DJ and producer. The release follows his recent appearance on OMRI.’s Collecting Dots Records an
Balanka Talks Command Your Soul And The History Behind His Club Sound
Balanka (@balankamusic) returns to OMRI.’s Collecting Dots Records with Command Your Soul, a two-track EP built for the late-night part of the room where tension starts doing most of the work. The Brazilian producer first appeared on the label with Shut Up in 2025, and this follow-up keeps hi
Daddy Yankee & Shenseea Score No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart With ‘Echo (FIFA World Cup 2026)’
The song becomes the second 2026 World Cup song to reach No. 1 on a Billboard ranking.
Foreigner’s Mick Jones Strikes Catalog Deal With Primary Wave
The agreement includes Jones' share of the band's publishing and master recordings, along with name, image and likeness rights.
Michael Huppe: EU Move Could Put American Music Royalties at Risk
The following MBW op/ed comes from Michael Huppe, President and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-headquartered SoundExchange. Source
Primary Wave strikes deal with Foreigner co-founder Mick Jones, covering catalog, touring, and name, image & likeness
Primary Wave said its marketing team and publishing infrastructure will support branding, digital, sync and film and television projects for the band. Source
Daddy Yankee & Shenseea Score No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart With ‘Echo (FIFA World Cup 2026)’
The song becomes the second 2026 World Cup song to reach No. 1 on a Billboard ranking.
Foreigner’s Mick Jones Strikes Catalog Deal With Primary Wave
The agreement includes Jones' share of the band's publishing and master recordings, along with name, image and likeness rights.
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