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Soulja Boy sued by former PA over allegations of assault and abuse
Soulja Boy sued by former PA over allegations of assault and abuse22 January 2021

Pearl Jam tribute act change name following legal threats
Pearl Jam tribute act change name following legal threats22 January 2021

Village People comment on
Village People comment on "bully" Donald Trump's use of YMCA22 January 2021

One Liners: Warner Music, Billie Eilish & Rosalía, Lil Wayne, more
One Liners: Warner Music, Billie Eilish & Rosalía, Lil Wayne, more22 January 2021

Brexiteer Roger Daltrey attempts to justify being against what he wished for
Brexiteer Roger Daltrey attempts to justify being against what he wished for22 January 2021

Music industry puts more pressure on government over post-Brexit touring as ministers consider bilateral arrangements with individual EU countries
Music industry puts more pressure on government over post-Brexit touring as ministers consider bilateral arrangements with individual EU countries21 January 2021

Amazon calls inclusion on Notorious Markets list a
Amazon calls inclusion on Notorious Markets list a "desperate stunt"21 January 2021

Estate for Bob Dylan collaborator sues for cut of $300 million Universal catalogue grab
Estate for Bob Dylan collaborator sues for cut of $300 million Universal catalogue grab21 January 2021

Major labels face tough questions and frank criticism at latest Parliamentary session on the economics of streaming
Major labels face tough questions and frank criticism at latest Parliamentary session on the economics of streaming20 January 2021

Artist and songwriter groups response to major label statements at select committee streaming inquiry
Artist and songwriter groups response to major label statements at select committee streaming inquiry20 January 2021

Donald Trump includes Lil Wayne and Kodak Black among 143 farewell pardons
Donald Trump includes Lil Wayne and Kodak Black among 143 farewell pardons20 January 2021

BPI cautions against radically changing a streaming model that is
BPI cautions against radically changing a streaming model that is "working well for so many"19 January 2021

RIAA says Yout lawsuit should be dismissed
RIAA says Yout lawsuit should be dismissed19 January 2021

Iced Earth's Jon Schaffer arrested over Capitol attack
Iced Earth's Jon Schaffer arrested over Capitol attack19 January 2021

US Department Of Justice decides against reforming the BMI and ASCAP consent decrees
US Department Of Justice decides against reforming the BMI and ASCAP consent decrees18 January 2021

Labels expected to argue against ER on streams at tomorrow's select committee hearing
Labels expected to argue against ER on streams at tomorrow's select committee hearing18 January 2021

NTIA welcomes Supreme Court ruling on business interruption insurance
NTIA welcomes Supreme Court ruling on business interruption insurance18 January 2021

Calls for clarity and resolution over post-Brexit touring bureaucracy continue as UK government concedes the EU did offer a solution
Calls for clarity and resolution over post-Brexit touring bureaucracy continue as UK government concedes the EU did offer a solution15 January 2021

Yoko Ono reaches new settlement deal with John Lennon's former assistant
Yoko Ono reaches new settlement deal with John Lennon's former assistant15 January 2021

Ariel Pink says blacklash to Trump rally attendance has left him
Ariel Pink says blacklash to Trump rally attendance has left him "destitute and on the street"15 January 2021

Epic brings its Apple beef to London
Epic brings its Apple beef to London15 January 2021

One Liners: Corey Taylor, Billy Duffy, Travis, more
One Liners: Corey Taylor, Billy Duffy, Travis, more14 January 2021

Judge refuses to cut the billion dollar damages Cox must pay the majors
Judge refuses to cut the billion dollar damages Cox must pay the majors13 January 2021

Leon Hendrix in contempt of court for again exploiting Experience Hendrix trademarks
Leon Hendrix in contempt of court for again exploiting Experience Hendrix trademarks12 January 2021

Music industry outraged at reports UK ministers knocked back EU proposal for post-Brexit visa-free travel for musicians
Music industry outraged at reports UK ministers knocked back EU proposal for post-Brexit visa-free travel for musicians11 January 2021

Nicki Minaj resolves Tracy Chapman copyright case with $450,000 payment
Nicki Minaj resolves Tracy Chapman copyright case with $450,000 payment11 January 2021

UK culture select committee calls for government-backed insurance scheme for festivals
UK culture select committee calls for government-backed insurance scheme for festivals7 January 2021

UK live sector calls for government support to ensure the smooth return of gigs and festivals this year
UK live sector calls for government support to ensure the smooth return of gigs and festivals this year5 January 2021

Ticketmaster pays $10 million fine over Crowdsurge server hacking
Ticketmaster pays $10 million fine over Crowdsurge server hacking1 January 2021

UK government blames EU for new bureaucratic barriers faced by British artists touring Europe
UK government blames EU for new bureaucratic barriers faced by British artists touring Europe31 December 2020

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