Music industry welcomes US Supreme Court ruling in Prince artwork copyright case
The music industry has welcomed a US Supreme Court ruling in a big old copyright dispute that had visual art…
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Utopia Music announces new deal to enhance its offering in physical distribution
The music distribution division of Utopia Music has announced a new partnership with logistics firm DP World that involves the…
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Village People hit out at lookalike performance at Donald Trump event
Donald Trump has annoyed the Village People again, this time by hosting a party at his Mar-a-Lago resort…
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One Liners: Pendulum, Ben Lythe, Maya Diab, more
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🤝Pendulum have signed a new worldwide record deal with Mushroom Group and Universal Music’s label services division Virgin…
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An Ed Sheeran stream should earn more than the sound of rainfall, says Warner boss
Warner Music CEO Robert Kyncl has echoed comments by his Universal counterpart Lucian Grainge on the need to restructure the…
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Iron Maiden objects to underwear seller Maiden Wear’s trademark application
So here’s a question for you: if someone tried to sell you some Maiden Wear, would you think you…
Ed Sheeran did not rip off Let’s Get It On says jury in song-theft case
Ed Sheeran did not infringe the copyright in Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ when he wrote his…
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Ed Sheeran did not rip off Let’s Get It On says jury in song-theft case
Ed Sheeran did not infringe the copyright in Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ when he wrote his…
Sony says Triller has admitted it owes the major $4,574,250
Sony Music has told a US court that video-sharing app Triller has conceded that outstanding payments are due under…
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IMPALA updates its ten step streaming plan, asks “is the label share being undervalued?”
Pan-European indie label trade group IMPALA has updated its ten point plan to make streaming work, building on a…
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Label and performer groups in India announce new alliance
India’s record industry trade group IMI has signed what it is calling a “historic agreement” with ISRA, the country’…
Utopia Music confirms further job cuts
Utopia Music has informed its staff that it is instigating another round of downsizing which will see about 15% of…