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AFEM to Host LinkedIn Live on BELEM Lyric Translation

Join us on Monday 2 March for a LinkedIn live session on BELEM Lyric Translation presented by AFEM.

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AFEM and Downtown Explore Women in Electronic Music's Evolution

The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.

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Shimza Announces Upcoming Independent Single Missing You

Electronic artist Shimza announces the independent release of a new single titled Missing You, scheduled for global distribution on March 13, 2026.

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Dynoro Announces Independent Electronic Single If Only You

Dynoro has announced the independent release of a new electronic single, "If Only You," scheduled for global distribution on March 6, 2026.

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AFEM x Downtown: Women in Electronic Music Report Part 1

The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.

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Pophouse Acquires Majority Stake in Tina Turner’s Music Rights

BMG remains a significant shareholder, with Pophouse buying a majority stake in a package of rights that include name, image and likeness.

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Australia’s Recorded Music Business Reports Moderate Growth For 2025

Australia’s recorded music industry posted a gain of 1.4% to A$727 million ($512 million) in 2025, for the seventh consecutive year of growth, ARIA reports.

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Australia’s Recorded Music Business Reports ‘Moderate’ Growth For 2025

Australia’s recorded music industry posted a gain of 1.4% to A$727 million ($512 million) in 2025, for the seventh consecutive year of growth, ARIA reports.

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AFEM x Downtown: Artist Guidance on UGC Platforms

Matt Whitmire (VP of Business Development, FUGA) distills five key lessons of his Platforms & Performance series, outlining how artists and teams can protect rights, build visibility, and grow sustain

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AFEM Addresses Sexual Harassment in Electronic Music Industry

We call for clear accountability, active support, and safer structures so that our culture lives up to the values our music represents.

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AFEM to Host LinkedIn Live on BELEM Lyric Translation

Join us on Monday 2 March for a LinkedIn live session on BELEM Lyric Translation presented by AFEM.

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AFEM x Downtown: Women in Electronic Music installment

The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.

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Afroman Wins Civil Lawsuit Against Sheriff’s Deputies Who Raided His Home

Seven officers sued the rapper of defamation and invasion of privacy for mocking them in several of his music videos. Afroman Prevails in Civil Lawsuit by Ohio Sheriff’s Deputies Who Raided His House

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Remy Ma Retitles Film Amidst Rick Ross Lawsuit Threat

Ma's streaming platform plans to release a movie about a prison guard-turned-rapper — a narrative that mirrors Ross' trajectory.

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Afroman Prevails in Civil Lawsuit by Ohio Sheriff’s Deputies Who Raided His House

Seven officers sued the rapper of defamation and invasion of privacy for mocking them in several of his music videos. Afroman Prevails in Civil Lawsuit by Ohio Sheriff’s Deputies Who Raided His House Alex Young

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Remy Ma Renames ‘The Biggest Boss’ Movie After Rick Ross Threatens Lawsuit

Ma's streaming platform plans to release a movie about a prison guard-turned-rapper — a narrative that mirrors Ross' trajectory.

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Afroman Wins Verdict Rejecting Lawsuit Filed by Ohio Cops Over Mocking Music Videos

Police officers raided the "Because I Got High" rapper's Ohio home, then sued him after he ridiculed them on social media — but a jury just sided with Afroman.

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BMG sues Anthropic for infringement, alleging AI firm’s $380B valuation was built on ‘stolen copyrighted works’

BMG Rights Management has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Anthropic, the AI giant behind the Claude AI chatbot. Source

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Mark Cuban Critiques the Music Industry's Investment Potential

On the new episode of Billboard's On the Record podcast, Cuban discusses how agentic AI, prediction markets and lower drug costs can impact the industry.

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BMG Files Lawsuit Against Anthropic Over AI Training Data

The music company alleges the company's popular AI chatbot Claude was trained on unlicensed compositions and now spits out infringing lyrics.