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Labels really don’t want other artists mimicking Taylor Swift’s re-recording initiative

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Labels really don’t want other artists mimicking Taylor Swift’s re-recording initiative

Following Taylor Swift’s high profile project recording new versions of old albums, some US labels are reportedly seeking to extend re-record restrictions in new artist deals…

Chris Cooke • 31 Oct 2023

Meta announces ad-free premium option in Europe to comply with data regulations

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Meta announces ad-free premium option in Europe to comply with data regulations

Meta is launching an ad-free premium option for Facebook and Instagram in Europe - but only to comply with data regulations in the European Union - the social media firm insists “we believe in an ad-supported internet”…

Chris Cooke • 31 Oct 2023

Lizzo's touring company seeks dismissal of lawsuit filed by former dance team members

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Lizzo's touring company seeks dismissal of lawsuit filed by former dance team members

Lizzo’s company Big Grrrl Big Touring has responded to the lawsuit filed by three former members of the musician’s dance team, accusing the dancers of unprofessional conduct and seeking dismissal of the case on anti-SLAPP grounds…

Chris Cooke • 30 Oct 2023

One Liners: Raye x Hans Zimmer, Take That, Giggs x Diddy + more

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One Liners: Raye x Hans Zimmer, Take That, Giggs x Diddy + more

Three Six Zero partners with Something In Common; Metropolis Studios promotes Charlie Colton; new music from Raye and Hans Zimmer, and Bad Boy Chiller Crew; live performances from Take That, and Giggs and Diddy; UK Festival Awards shortlists…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 30 Oct 2023

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BMG restructure results in job losses

BMG last week announced a restructure that will result in a number of job losses, impacting on international marketing, theatre and film projects, and the Modern Recordings label…

Chris Cooke • 30 Oct 2023

New York Times investigation put spotlight on Kanye West's years of misconduct during Adidas partnership

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New York Times investigation put spotlight on Kanye West's years of misconduct during Adidas partnership

The New York Times has investigated Kanye West’s long-term partnership with Adidas, claiming that behind the scenes staff had to tolerate offensive and erratic behaviour long before the rapper’s controversial public statements caused the hugely profitable business alliance to be terminated…

Chris Cooke • 30 Oct 2023

Chris Brown and Live Nation sued over violent altercation in London club

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Chris Brown and Live Nation sued over violent altercation in London club

Chris Brown and Live Nation have been sued in relation to a violent incident that occurred at at London club in February while the musician was in the UK on his 'Under The Influence' tour…

Chris Cooke • 30 Oct 2023

Jay-Z discusses reclaiming his recording rights from Def Jam

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Jay-Z discusses reclaiming his recording rights from Def Jam

Jay-Z has said that he isn’t looking to sell his music rights, adding that securing ownership of the recording rights in his Def Jam released albums in the 2000s was the “fight of my life”…

Chris Cooke • 30 Oct 2023

Eminem launches Mom's Spaghetti pasta sauce

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Eminem launches Mom's Spaghetti pasta sauce

Eminem is now selling jars of Mom's Spaghetti pasta sauce - although his special sauce selling website has already sold out…

Chris Cooke • 30 Oct 2023

CMU Digest: 3tone, Spotify, Hipgnosis, CISAC, Utopia

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CMU Digest: 3tone, Spotify, Hipgnosis, CISAC, Utopia

Catch up on key events this week, including allegations of significant mismanagement at digital distributor 3tone, Spotify planning to change the way it pays out royalties, the Hipgnosis investor vote shock, new CISAC stats and a Utopia lawsuit…

Chris Cooke • 28 Oct 2023

Setlist Podcast: Spotify plots changes to the way it pays out royalties

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Setlist Podcast: Spotify plots changes to the way it pays out royalties

Spotify's plans to change the way it allocates revenues to individual tracks and catalogues each month, and the confirmation that digital is now the biggest driver of revenue for the song rights collecting societies…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 27 Oct 2023

Latest payment delays at Utopia lead to new SourceAudio lawsuit

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Latest payment delays at Utopia lead to new SourceAudio lawsuit

Utopia has been sued for a second time by an LA-based rights management platform that it originally planned to buy…

Chris Cooke • 27 Oct 2023