Ariana Grande settles 7 Rings song-theft lawsuit
A song-theft lawsuit by Josh Stone against Ariana Grande and her co-writers over 7 Rings has been settled, with no details of the settlement disclosed.…
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Senators ask new US Attorney General to prioritise actions under new anti-piracy laws
US Senators Patrick Leahy and Thom Tillis have written to Attorney General Merrick Garland urging prompt use of new Protecting Lawful Streaming Act powers against commercial illegal streaming services.…
Mykki Blanco signs to Transgressive, releases new single
Mykki Blanco has signed to Transgressive Records, with new single 'Free Ride' premiering on BBC Radio 1 and co-produced by FaltyDL and Hudson Mohawke.…
Skindred members sign new record deal in at-risk music venues
Skindred have signed a four album deal with Earache Records, with each member signing in a different at-risk UK music venue to highlight the venues' precarious position.…
Investment outfit linked to Global Radio seeks approval to buy up to 49.99% of iHeart Media
Global Media & Entertainment Investments, linked to UK broadcaster Global, has asked the FCC to approve future purchases of up to 49.99% of iHeart, having already bought 8.7%.…
One Liners: Jesy Nelson, HRVY, Demi Lovato, more
Brief news covers Jesy Nelson signing with YMU, HRVY's new BMG deal, Ditto's NFT exchange, and new releases from Demi Lovato and Imagine Dragons.…
Songwriter groups call on Recording Academy to support campaign against minimum release commitments in publishing deals
Songwriter groups welcome the Recording Academy's new Songwriters And Composers Wing and call on it to back their campaign against minimum delivery and release commitments in publishing deals.…
Viagogo claims new anti-touting laws in Ireland are unconstitutional
Viagogo's lawyers argue that proposed Irish anti-touting laws breach constitutional property rights, while its lobbyist warns touting would simply move to message boards.…
Abbey Road Studios acquires remote collaboration tool for music producers
Universal Music's Abbey Road Studios has acquired Audiomovers, a remote audio collaboration tool, which will continue under its own brand led by its founders.…
BRIT Awards "exploring options" for taking part in government's full capacity event pilot programme
The BPI says it is exploring whether this year's BRIT Awards could be one of the government's full capacity pilot events as COVID restrictions are eased.…
Relocated Coventry venue announces partnership deal with HMV
The relocated HMV Empire venue in Coventry has agreed a three year partnership with HMV, with Al Murray planned to open the new building on 11 June.…
One liners: ERA, Roddy Ricch, Daði Freyr, more
Azi Eftekhari has been elected Chair of the Entertainment Retailers Association, and Steve Backman joins Runway Artists, alongside a round-up of new releases.…