Music Industry
PRS defeats Rowntree black box class action at appeal
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
Reggaeton Copyright Lawsuit: Genre's Rhythm Not Decided by Judge
A federal judge says only a jury can decide whether reggaeton duo Steely & Clevie invented the genre’s signature dembow rhythm.
Judge Won’t Decide Massive Reggaeton Copyright Lawsuit Against Bad Bunny, Karol G & More
A federal judge says only a jury can decide whether reggaeton duo Steely & Clevie invented the genre’s signature dembow rhythm.
Music Industry Initiatives Promote Environmental Sustainability
Two music industry sustainability projects have been in the spotlight this week. The UK’s Music Climate Pact has published a guide to how fans can reduce the environmental impact of their streaming. I
Pandora Cites Horse Racing Ruling in Copyright Dispute with The MLC
Pandora and The MLC are locked in a legal dispute over what mechanical royalties the streaming service should pay. Pandora has claimed that The MLC shouldn’t even be allowed to pursue this lawsuit. No
Live Nation Seeks Private Arbitration for Ex-Employee Lawsuit
Live Nation has formally responded to the lawsuit filed a former employee who accuses the company of “financial misrepresentation and misleading disclosures”. It says those claims are without merit, b
Korean Fair Trade Commission Investigates K-Pop Contracts After NewJeans Member's Complaint
The Fair Trade Commission in Korea is reviewing a complaint against K-pop powerhouse HYBE submitted by sacked NewJeans member Danielle. That complaint raises issues with artist deal terms that are pre
Google Defends AI Training as Fair Use, Cites UK Copyright Law
Google’s President Of Global Affairs has written a white paper on AI regulation, insisting that AI training is fair use under US law and should stay that way. The white paper comes as Google’s UK lobb
Frankie Beanie Releases New Single ‘blue monday’
Frankie Beanie’s supermodel* makes cigarette-rasped alterna-pop. New single ‘blue monday’ trades his deadpan Tesco-meal-deal wit for something more wistful, upbeat drums and acoustic guitar settling i
PRS Wins Appeal in Dave Rowntree Lawsuit
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
UK Government May Intervene in Warner Bros-Paramount Merger
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's intervention could trigger further scrutiny from Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority
UK government “minded to intervene” in Warner Bros-Paramount merger
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's intervention could trigger further scrutiny from Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority
Billboard's Ultimate Fourth of July Latin Playlist
These 15 songs will help inspire you to self-liberation.
Miles Caton Teases New Music Ahead of BET Awards 2026
Miles Caton chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
Miles Caton Reveals He Has Music Coming Soon & What Fans Can Expect From His Sound | BET Awards 2026
Miles Caton chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
Frankie Beanie Releases New Single 'blue monday'
Frankie Beanie’s supermodel* makes cigarette-rasped alterna-pop. New single ‘blue monday’ trades his deadpan Tesco-meal-deal wit for something more wistful, upbeat drums and acoustic guitar settling i
PRS Wins Appeal in Dave Rowntree's Royalties Lawsuit, Incurs Costs
PRS has once again defeated Blur drummer Dave Rowntree’s black box royalties lawsuit - this time in the Court Of Appeal - after the Competition Tribunal previously refused to certify the class action
Sony Music's Bid to Add Recordings to Udio Lawsuit Denied
The ruling from Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein keeps the case at the 333 works that Sony had originally put in suit. Source
Solo Leveling Vol. 25 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100
Last week's No. 1, the latest volume of the Sunday GX manga adaptation of Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries), drops to No. 3.
’Solo Leveling’ Vol. 25 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 as Paperback Release Lifts ‘Naruse’ Title to No. 2
Last week's No. 1, the latest volume of the Sunday GX manga adaptation of Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries), drops to No. 3.