Pusha T drops second McDonald's diss track
Pusha T has released a second diss track for Arby's, this time targeting McDonald's McRib sandwich, and says he wrote McDonald's 'I'm Lovin It' jingle.…
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Mr Probz sues Sony Music again in ongoing royalties dispute
Dutch artist Mr Probz has filed new proceedings against Sony Music in Amsterdam, alleging underpayment of royalties and withholding of audit files.…
Pandora hits out at comedy rights agency Spoken Giants in ongoing dispute with Lewis Black
Pandora has responded to a copyright lawsuit from comedian Lewis Black, arguing that comedy rights agencies Word Collections and Spoken Giants are seeking to build monopolies.…
New Napster has a new CEO
Web3 Napster has appointed Jon Vlassopulos, formerly Global Head of Music at Roblox, as CEO, backed by new investment to acquire Web3 music start-ups.…
Nicki Minaj claims YouTube colluded with rivals to damage first 24 hour plays on new video
Nicki Minaj has accused YouTube of colluding with rival artists after an age restriction was placed on her 'Likkle Miss' remix video, which YouTube later removed.…
One liners: Rihanna, Carley Rae Jepsen, Pitbull, more
Round-up of A&R hires at Sentric, management changes at Mother Artists, and new releases from Pitbull, Yung Gravy, Christine And The Queens and others.…
Live and night-time industries criticise UK government's budget announcement
The live music and night-time sectors have criticised the UK government’s budget for omitting measures such as a VAT cut on tickets and an extension of business rates relief.…
Ed Sheeran backs Music Venue Trust's Own Our Venues campaign
Ed Sheeran has backed the Music Venue Trust's Own Our Venues campaign, which aims to raise £3.5 million to buy the freeholds of nine grassroots music venues.…
Universal partners with Buick in China
Universal Music's Chinese division has partnered with Buick China on music content, starting with a theme song performed by Liu Lingfei, with more activity planned.…
Spotify criticised for carrying music by white supremacist artists
The Anti-Defamation League says Spotify is not effectively enforcing its anti-extremism policy, having identified 40 white supremacist artists with a presence on the platform.…
BBC podcast puts spotlight on the TV music talent show machine
BBC Radio 1 has launched an eight part podcast examining UK TV music talent shows, presented by former X Factor finalist Amelia Lily.…
Setlist: US recorded music revenues still climbing (slowly)
This week’s Setlist covers RIAA figures showing 9% growth in US recorded music in the first half of 2022, and the live sector’s response to the energy price cap.…