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Drake asks to be removed from Astroworld lawsuits

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Drake • 2 min read

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 • 3 min read

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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Lizzo • 2 min read

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 Games • 2 min read

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 • 4 min read

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 - quickfire news from the music business • 3 min read

⏩ 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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AI • 3 min read

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

Boom Radio urges listeners to formally oppose planned Radio 2 spin off

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Boom Radio urges listeners to formally oppose planned Radio 2 spin off

Last month the BBC announced plans to launch four new radio stations, including a Radio 2 spin off playing music from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Boom Radio - which also plays music from that era - has asked its listeners to write to BBC bosses opposing the plans.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Mar 2024

US publisher group doesn't plan to renew its TikTok licensing deal

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TikTok • 2 min read

US publisher group doesn't plan to renew its TikTok licensing deal

TikTok may have to remove more songs from its platform in May because the US National Music Publishers Association has said it does not intend to renew its licensing agreement with the social media platform. That agreement is utilised by various independent music publishers that are NMPA members…

Chris Cooke • 07 Mar 2024

US Congress members propose new performer remuneration system funded by a streaming levy

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US Congress members propose new performer remuneration system funded by a streaming levy

New proposals in US Congress would introduce a performer equitable remuneration system on streaming paid for by a new levy applied to subscription fees. Monies generated by the levy would flow directly to performers via a new fund…

Chris Cooke • 07 Mar 2024