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NewJeans and HYBE Accused of Copyright Infringement Over 'ETA' Song

A publishing company alleges the horns and drums on the hit 2023 song are “virtually identical” to parts of a nearly 20-year-old dance track.

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Telemundo and GTS Label Announce Music Competition Series

The partnership gives the Spanish label a first-look signing right on artists emerging from the new U.S. TV show.

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Primary Wave Acquires Kobalt, Forming $7B Indie Powerhouse

The deal, which was first reported in February, includes Kobalt's worldwide operations, catalog and digital collection society AMRA.

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Primary Wave Closes Kobalt Acquisition, Creating a $7B Indie Powerhouse

The deal, which was first reported in February, includes Kobalt's worldwide operations, catalog and digital collection society AMRA.

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Taylor Swift's chart records detailed

From Taylor Swift to The Life of a Showgirl, here’s a look at every record Swift holds on Billboard's premier song and album charts.

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NewJeans sued over alleged music plagiarism

A publishing company alleges the horns and drums on the hit 2023 song are “virtually identical” to parts of a nearly 20-year-old dance track.

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Telemundo Partners With GTS Label for ‘Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos’ Music Competition Series

The partnership gives the Spanish label a first-look signing right on artists emerging from the new U.S. TV show.

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Jim Jones Claims He Has ‘Better Catalog Than Over 90 Percent of Rappers’ From New York City

The Harlem rapper has a habit of making headlines.

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Music Law News: Bad Bunny Lawsuit, Taylor Swift Ruling, Chris Brown Verdict

In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a massive reggaetón lawsuit moves forward, Taylor beats an "absurd" case, Chris Brown faces a $13 million verdict and more.

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Taylor Swift's Billboard Chart Records Detailed

From Taylor Swift to The Life of a Showgirl, here’s a look at every record Swift holds on Billboard's premier song and album charts.

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NewJeans and HYBE Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Song Infringement

A publishing company alleges the horns and drums on the hit 2023 song are “virtually identical” to parts of a nearly 20-year-old dance track.

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Telemundo and GTS Label Announce Partnership

The partnership gives the Spanish label a first-look signing right on artists emerging from the new U.S. TV show.

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Telemundo Partners With GTS Label for ‘Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos’ Music Competition Series

The partnership gives the Spanish label a first-look signing right on artists emerging from the new U.S. TV show.

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Done deal: Primary Wave’s acquisition of Kobalt has closed

MBW sources close to the deal have confirmed that the acquisition closed on Tuesday (July 7) after passing all relevant regulatory scrutiny. Source

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Joe Bonamassa Announces 2027 Winter US Tour

The prolific blues-rock guitarist will return to theaters across the US following the release of his 31st No. 1 Billboard Blues album. Joe Bonamassa Announces 2027 Winter US Tour Alex Krinsky

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NewJeans Members and HYBE Face Lawsuit Claiming ‘ETA’ Stole Instrumentals From Earlier Track

A publishing company alleges the horns and drums on the hit 2023 song are “virtually identical” to parts of a nearly 20-year-old dance track.

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Music Law News: Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Chris Brown

In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a massive reggaetón lawsuit moves forward, Taylor beats an "absurd" case, Chris Brown faces a $13 million verdict and more.

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Taylor Swift's Billboard Chart Records

From Taylor Swift to The Life of a Showgirl, here’s a look at every record Swift holds on Billboard's premier song and album charts.

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Here Are All the Hot 100 & Billboard 200 Chart Records That Taylor Swift Has Broken

From Taylor Swift to The Life of a Showgirl, here’s a look at every record Swift holds on Billboard's premier song and album charts.

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Bad Bunny Lawsuit, Taylor Swift Ruling, Chris Brown Dog Verdict & More Top Music Law News

In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, a massive reggaetón lawsuit moves forward, Taylor beats an "absurd" case, Chris Brown faces a $13 million verdict and more.