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One Liners: Jason Derulo, Corinne Bailey Rae, Kaliii, more
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🎤Warner Chappell has signed a publishing deal with rapidly rising rapper Kaliii. “There’s a new generation of talented…
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Lambeth Council to consider future of Brixton Academy at two day hearing this month
The future of the Brixton Academy will be considered at a two day licensing hearing later this month. Councillors will…
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US Copyright Office declines to review mechanical copying compulsory licence
The US Copyright Office has declined to review the compulsory licence that covers the mechanical copying of songs within the…
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Songwriter groups again ask for information about the pending BMI private equity sale
Organisations representing songwriters in the US have again written to the boss of BMI regarding the American collecting society’s…
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Eminem tells Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his music
US presidential wannabe Vivek Ramaswamy has been told to stop using Eminem’s music at his political events. The rapper’…
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Exeter radio station launches Christmas songs service – yes, in August
Happy Christmas everybody! Given you’re all busy getting back into the festive mood once again – you’re all doing…
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Setlist Podcast: YouTube's three principles for music and AI
CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke discuss YouTube’s new AI music principles and questions raised about BMI’s decision to become a for-profit enterprise…
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Lizzo’s threat to countersue dancers is a “scare tactic”, say the dancers’ legal reps
Legal reps for the three dancers who have sued Lizzo have issued another forthright statement, this time regarding the musician’…
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Disney settles song-theft dispute in relation to Frozen II track
Disney and the creators of ‘Frozen II’ song ‘Some Things Never Change’ have settled a legal dispute with an artist…
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Majors return to court over Grande’s $46.8 million damages bill
The major record companies have urged an American court not to approve proposals by internet service provider Grande Communications regarding…
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Universal Music ordered to hand over R Kelly royalties to pay fines and restitution
US judge directs Universal Music Publishing to hand over $500k to federal prosecutors to settle fines and restitution claims after Kelly was found guilty of running a criminal enterprise to sexually and physically abuse women and teenagers.…
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Mixmag launches in Ukraine
Mixmag has expanded to Ukraine, opening an office in partnership with Go West - announced on the country's Independence Day. With a thriving local electronic music scene, the partnership hopes to inspire local talent against the background of the continuing war with Russia…