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DistroKid expands its licensing partnership with TikTok
DIY distributor DistroKid has expanded its licensing partnership with TikTok so that it now also covers the new TikTok Music service…
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Music industry restates artificial intelligence priorities ahead of UK government's AI Safety Summit
UK Music has sent a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak setting out the industry’s priorities for AI regulation ahead of the AI Safety Summit that is being staged by the British government this week…
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Human Artistry Campaign welcomes Joe Biden's AI executive order
US President Joe Biden yesterday issued an executive order setting out a wide range of initiatives to regulate AI - a move welcomed by the music industry-led Human Artistry Campaign…
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Visual art copyright case against Stability AI stripped back but will proceed
A US lawsuit testing the copyright obligations of AI companies - pursued by visual artists against image-generating AI platforms - can proceed, although with various parties removed and claims dismissed…
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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…
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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”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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”…