Setlist Podcast: The looming decision on Brixton Academy’s future
CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke discuss the future of Brixton Academy and Eminem’s battle with US presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy…
CMU Digest 3 Sep 2023: BMI, Brixton Academy, Copyright Office AI review, Johnny & Associates, A Greener Future
Five key developments in the music business this week, including the controversial changes at BMI, the Brixton Academy licensing hearing, the US Copyright Office’s new AI consultation, a damning report about Japan’s Johnny & Associates, and AGF’s new study on the environmental impact of festivals.…
US copyright owners outline key piracy gripes of today
The International Intellectual Property Alliance – which has the Recording Industry Association Of America as a member - has set out its top piracy gripes in a letter to the US Patent And Trademark Office.…
Cooking Vinyl Publishing signed Her’s catalogue
Cooking Vinyl Publishing will represent the songs catalogue of indie-rock duo Her’s - who were killed in a car accident in 2019 - following a deal with management company Heist Or Hit and the families of the band's members.…
Ariana Grande is leaving Scooter Braun, despite denials
Ariana Grande is the latest artist to part company with Scooter Braun's management firm, according to reports - despite denials from sources at his company SB Projects.…
Demand high as tickets go on sale for Taylor Swift concert film screenings
Tickets went on sale yesterday for North American screenings of a Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ concert film, with Deadline reporting that pre-sales have already topped $10 million.…
One Liners: Nicki Minaj, Timbaland, Kylie Minogue, more
New interim CEO at the Scottish Music Industry Association, live dates from The 1975, Loyle Carter and Venbee, plus new music from Nicki Minaj, Timbaland, Lauren Mayberry, Bastille, Griff, Soft Play, No Guidance and VV Brown.…
WAP lyric theft lawsuit dismissed
A New York court has dismissed a lyric theft lawsuit filed against Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion in relation to their 2020 hit 'WAP' - which artist Necey X claimed ripped off her song ‘Grab Em By The Pussy’.…
ChatGPT operator calls for key elements of author-led copyright lawsuit to be dismissed
ChatGPT maker OpenAI filed legal papers earlier this week seeking to dismiss elements of a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against…
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Damning report on sexual abuse at Johnny & Associates tells company to “dismantle and restart”
A damning report has been published following an independent investigation into how Japanese music company Johnny & Associates handled the many allegations of sexual abuse made against its late founder Johnny Kitagawa.…
ChatGPT operator calls for key elements of author-led copyright lawsuit to be dismissed
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has formally responded to a lawsuit filed against it by three authors, including comedian and writer Sarah Silverman, arguing that various elements of the litigation should be dismissed.…
Universal Music buys UAE-based Chabaka
Universal Music has further expanded its reach in the Middle East and North Africa region by acquiring UAE-based distribution, marketing and publishing company Chabaka.…
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