Congress members hit out at Twitter over rights management systems and lack of music licences
More than 20 US Congress members have written to Twitter's Jack Dorsey urging better content protection technology and music licensing deals.…
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Major labels say Cox's appeal of billion dollar copyright case is "divorced from both the record and reality"
The major labels have responded to Cox Communications' appeal of its billion dollar copyright judgment, saying the ISP's account of the case is divorced from reality.…
More back and forth in the Maria Schneider v YouTube Content ID case
Maria Schneider and YouTube continue to dispute her attempt to amend her lawsuit over access to Content ID, after co-plaintiff Pirate Monitor withdrew.…
Professor Green signs to Cooking Vinyl
Professor Green has signed a worldwide artist services deal with Cooking Vinyl, with new music due later this year and rescheduled live shows in 2022.…
Johnny Marr signs to BMG
Johnny Marr has signed a new worldwide record deal with BMG, expanding his existing publishing relationship, with UK shows in September and a US tour support slot with The Killers in 2022.…
One Liners: Travis Scott, Lizzo, Ariana Grande, more
A roundup of deals, releases and gig announcements, including Travis Scott's production deal with A24 Films and NetEase's Cloud Village IPO plans.…
Bob Dylan wins in legal battle with former collaborator's estate over his $300 million catalogue sale
A New York judge has ruled that Jacques Levy's 1970s agreement with Bob Dylan was a work-for-hire deal, rejecting his estate's claim to a share of the catalogue sale.…
Dutch anti-piracy group steps up pressure on file-sharers and is preparing criminal cases
Dutch anti-piracy group BREIN has said a criminal case it filed is being considered by the country's Fiscal Information And Investigation Service, with more in preparation.…
Nightshift magazine secures future with £17,000 online fundraiser
Oxford music magazine Nightshift has secured its future after a crowdfunding campaign and prize draw raised over £17,000.…
Louis Tomlinson announces one-day free festival in London
Louis Tomlinson will headline a free one-day festival called The Away From Home Festival at London's Crystal Palace Bowl on the August bank holiday, with tickets allocated by prize draw.…
One Liners: Slipknot, Poppy, Upsahl, more
Quick-hit round-up of deals, appointments, artist news and releases, including Warner Music Italy's renewal with Ghali and Slipknot's tribute to Joey Jordison.…
Shakira can face trial over allegations of tax evasion in Spain, judge confirms
A Spanish judge has ruled there is sufficient evidence for Shakira to face trial over alleged tax evasion between 2012 and 2014, which she denies.…