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EU AI Act “world-first” say music trade bodies as European Parliament votes it into law

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EU AI Act • 2 min read

EU AI Act “world-first” say music trade bodies as European Parliament votes it into law

The music industry has welcomed the passing of the EU AI Act, which, says a statement from various trade groups, “provides tools for rightsholders to enforce their rights”. However, quite how useful the new AI regulations prove to be for music companies will depend on how they are implemented…

Chris Cooke • 13 Mar 2024

Kneecap among the bands boycotting SXSW over involvement of US army and defence companies

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Kneecap among the bands boycotting SXSW over involvement of US army and defence companies

Belfast rap group Kneecap are among 60 artists who have pulled out of this week’s South By Southwest festival in protest at the presence of the US Army and defence companies at the event, because of those organisations’ connections to the conflict in Gaza…

Chris Cooke • 12 Mar 2024

Bad Bunny sues fan over unofficial concert recordings on YouTube

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Bad Bunny sues fan over unofficial concert recordings on YouTube

A Bad Bunny fan who uploaded recordings of full songs from a recent US concert to YouTube has claimed his videos constitute fair use and therefore can’t be blocked by the rapper. That has prompted Bad Bunny’s team to sue the YouTuber for copyright and trademark infringement…

Chris Cooke • 12 Mar 2024

Drake asks to be removed from Astroworld lawsuits

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Drake asks to be removed from Astroworld lawsuits

Drake was named as a defendant on some of the hundreds of lawsuits filed following the 2021 Astroworld tragedy, because he had a guest spot during festival founder Travis Scott’s headline set. In a new legal filing, he has asked the court to dismiss all the claims made against him personally…

Chris Cooke • 12 Mar 2024

TikTok insists it isn't forcing Americans to phone politicians as ban proposal gets fast-tracked in Congress

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TikTok insists it isn't forcing Americans to phone politicians as ban proposal gets fast-tracked in Congress

Last week’s proposals in US Congress that could result in TikTok being banned are being fast-tracked through the House Of Representatives. Attempts by TikTok to rally its users to campaign against the proposals don’t seem to be working…

Chris Cooke • 11 Mar 2024

US appeals court lets Lizzo keep $5 million from festival that never happened

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US appeals court lets Lizzo keep $5 million from festival that never happened

Lizzo was paid $5 million after committing to play the LA Virgin Fest in 2020. COVID then caused the festival to be cancelled, but Lizzo’s agent said that amendments made to her contract meant she didn’t have to return the fee. A US appeals court has concluded that the agents are right…

Chris Cooke • 11 Mar 2024

Epic declares DMA victory after EU intervention forces speedy change in Apple policy position

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Epic declares DMA victory after EU intervention forces speedy change in Apple policy position

The EU Digital Markets Act went properly into effect last week impacting Apple’s App Store rules. App developers have criticised how Apple plans to comply with the act, although Epic Games says that it has already seen the benefit thanks to an intervention by the European Commission…

Chris Cooke • 11 Mar 2024

Setlist Podcast: Apple blames Spotify for €1.8 billion fine

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Setlist Podcast: Apple blames Spotify for €1.8 billion fine

Apple's €1.8 billion over its App Store rules, Live Nation's insistence that it's not to blame for rising ticket prices, and more…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 08 Mar 2024

⏩ One Liners: Kings Of Leon, ReBalance relaunch, Lauren Mayberry + more

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⏩ One Liners: Kings Of Leon, ReBalance relaunch, Lauren Mayberry + more

Kings Of Leon and NIKA deals; Interscope Capitol Labels Group appointments; Women In Trade Associations Powerlist; new label from Alan McGee and Youth; Festival Republic relaunches ReBalance; UK Country Radio Chart launches; new music from Lauren Mayberry, Girl In Red, Twin Atlantic and Yaya Bey.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Mar 2024

Advertising regulator changes its mind about FKA Twigs ad for Calvin Klein

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Advertising regulator changes its mind about FKA Twigs ad for Calvin Klein

When the UK advertising regulator said a Calvin Klein ad featuring FKA Twigs was “likely to cause serious offence”, the musician hit back on social media. Now the Advertising Standards Authority has changed its mind, though still says that the ad shouldn’t have been displayed in the street…

Chris Cooke • 08 Mar 2024

US Copyright Office sets out why AI-generated works should not enjoy copyright protection

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US Copyright Office sets out why AI-generated works should not enjoy copyright protection

The US Copyright Office is of the opinion that AI-generated works do not enjoy copyright protection, but the developer of an image-generating AI disagrees. His dispute with the Copyright Office is now with the appeal courts in Washington DC.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Mar 2024

Cox again challenges the copyright claims of the major record companies, which in turn try to retain their billion dollar pay day

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Cox again challenges the copyright claims of the major record companies, which in turn try to retain their billion dollar pay day

Both Cox Communications and the major record companies have made filings with the Fourth Circuit Appeals Court in their ongoing copyright legal battle. The ISP again argues it isn’t liable for copyright infringement. The majors are trying to retain their billion dollars in damages.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Mar 2024