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EU court rejects Poland's opposition to safe harbour reforming article seventeen

The EU Court of Justice has ruled that article seventeen of the 2019 Copyright Directive properly balances copyright and free speech, rejecting Poland's challenge.…

Chris Cooke • 27 Apr 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

Drake dismissed from song-theft lawsuit over his Chris Brown collab

Songwriters Braindon Cooper and Timothy Valentine have dropped their song-theft claims against Drake over 'No Guidance', but continue their case against Chris Brown.…

Chris Cooke • 27 Apr 2022

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Wasserman Music buys Paradigm UK

Wasserman Music has acquired Paradigm's UK music business, bringing its London team, including Alex Hardee and Tom Schroeder, into the Wasserman Music group.…

Chris Cooke • 27 Apr 2022

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Warner Music launches new podcasting division

Warner Music has launched Interval Presents, a podcast division led by Allan Coye, to produce culture-focused audio content across music and social issues.…

Chris Cooke • 27 Apr 2022

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Ticketmaster launches in South Africa

Live Nation's ticketing company Ticketmaster has opened an office in Cape Town and begun operations in South Africa, with Justin Bieber and Rugby World Cup Sevens among the first events.…

Andy Malt • 27 Apr 2022

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Tim Westwood accused of sexual misconduct in new BBC documentary

Seven women have accused former Radio 1 presenter Tim Westwood of sexual misconduct spanning 1992 to 2017, in a BBC Three documentary and joint investigation with The Guardian.…

Andy Malt • 27 Apr 2022

Business News • 2 min read

CMU+TGE Update: Keynote in conversations at The Great Escape 2022

CMU has confirmed keynote conversations at The Great Escape, including discussion of the Ed Sheeran 'Shape Of You' case, the #BrokenRecord campaign, and Barbara Charone's career.…

CMU Editorial • 27 Apr 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

One Liners: Little Mix, Martin Garrix, Alter Bridge, more

Bloodbath sign to Napalm Records, BandLab raises $65 million, and a range of artists including Martin Garrix, Flume and Mogwai release new music.…

Andy Malt • 27 Apr 2022

Business News • 3 min read

US Supreme Court declines to answer key question for dealing with song-theft disputes

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal in the 'You Raise Me Up' song-theft dispute brought by Icelandic songwriter Johann Helgason.…

Chris Cooke • 26 Apr 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

Cher's dispute with Sonny Bono estate over termination right continues

Cher and Sonny Bono's widow Mary Bono are in a dispute over whether the US copyright termination right affects Cher's 50% royalty share from a 1978 deal, with written briefs requested.…

Chris Cooke • 26 Apr 2022

Artist News • 1 min read

Sky Ferreira signs to Third Side Music

Sky Ferreira has signed a new publishing deal with Third Side Music, raising hopes of new music after a long gap since her 2013 debut album.…

Andy Malt • 26 Apr 2022

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Promotions announced at X-Ray Touring

Booking agency X-ray Touring has promoted Jo Biddiscombe to director, with further promotions for Claire MacLeod, Paul Lomas and Hannah Edds.…

Chris Cooke • 26 Apr 2022