Becky Hill calls receiving a BRIT Billion Award "wild"
Becky Hill has received a BRIT Billion Award from the BPI for one billion UK streams, joining fifteen other acts who have received the trophy.…
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Dr Luke's defamation claim against Kesha made trickier as appeals court rules he is a public figure
The New York Court Of Appeals has ruled that Dr Luke is a limited public figure, meaning he must prove Kesha acted with actual malice in his defamation case.…
Cardi B reaches final settlement in artwork battle
Cardi B and Kevin Brophy have settled legal costs over the use of his tattoo on a mixtape cover, with Brophy withdrawing his motion for a new trial.…
New data guide aims to help songwriters get every penny they are due
PRS For Music, the Ivors Academy, the MPA and the IPO have launched the Get Paid Guide, helping songwriters understand the data codes needed to ensure they get paid.…
UK government's Creative Industries Sector Vision includes further funding for music industry schemes
The UK government's Creative Industries Sector Vision promises new funding for screen technology, games and creative clusters, including music industry schemes.…
50 Cent's cognac bottle battle over
Remy Martin and 50 Cent's company Sire Spirits have agreed to dismiss a 2021 lawsuit over the design of the Branson cognac bottle, with settlement terms kept confidential.…
Economics Of Music Streaming interviews and timeline
A new website helps songwriters understand the data they need to get paid, following a UK metadata agreement and a new remuneration working group, and CMU has published interviews on the streaming inquiry.…
One Liners: Killer Mike, Anohni And The Johnsons, Georgia, more
Killer Mike, Anohni And The Johnsons, Georgia, The Hives, Devendra Banhart, Divorce and Allah-Las share new singles and album news.…
Ed Sheeran gets a giant bear tingly for his hot sauce
Ed Sheeran's hot sauce brand Tingly Ted's has launched an advertising campaign created with Warner Music's WMX and The Kraft Heinz Company, featuring a grumpy giant teddy bear.…
Long-running YouTube Content ID lawsuit collapses following class action decision
Maria Schneider's lawsuit against YouTube over Content ID has been dismissed by the plaintiffs after a court refused class action status, the day before trial was due.…
Beach Boys guitarist wants foreign royalties lawsuit against Universal Music revived
Former Beach Boys guitarist David Marks is asking the Ninth Circuit to revive a class action over Universal Music's handling of foreign streaming royalties.…
Concord renews ICE deal
Concord has renewed its direct partnership with digital licensing hub ICE, reporting an average year-on-year royalty rise of more than 34% since 2020.…