Bauer Media apologises after Nicola Sturgeon speech drowned out by sweary rant
Bauer Media has apologised after a member of its Scottish digital team swore loudly during a Facebook Live stream of a speech by Nicola Sturgeon.…
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Setlist: Fortnite goes to battle with Apple
This week's Setlist podcast discusses Epic Games' escalating legal battle with Apple over App Store rules, and two copyright cases involving 50 Cent and Genius.…
Epic Games to stage an anti-Apple competition via Fortnite
Epic Games is staging a #FreeFortnite Cup with prizes from hardware makers, encouraging iOS players to switch platforms after Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store.…
Live Nation can't force AEG to hand over emails in Hyde Park concerts dispute
An English court has declined to force AEG to share internal emails with Live Nation in their dispute over the rights to stage Hyde Park concerts.…
Sync licensing platform allies with JioSaavn-run label
Sync marketplace SyncFloor has partnered with JioSaavn's in-house label Artist Originals, making its artists' music available to licensees across its platforms.…
Round Hill Music signs 4 Horsemen Music
Round Hill Music has signed a worldwide publishing deal with songwriting collective 4 Horsemen Music, whose members have worked with a range of major artists.…
6 Music to celebrate independent music as pre-lockdown schedule returns
BBC 6 Music will hold a State Of Independents Day on 10 Sep, playing only independent artists and labels, as schedules return to normal, while Radio 1's Live Lounge Month returns in September.…
One Liners: The Rolling Stones, Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Katy Perry
The Rolling Stones open a shop on Carnaby Street run by Universal's Bravado, while Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z release 'Entrepreneur' and several artists release new singles.…
Over 120 organisations call on government to extend freelancer support for creative sector
More than 120 UK creative industry organisations have written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for the freelancer support scheme SEISS to be extended, warning of an exodus of talent.…
Bob Harris launches Under The Apple Tree label with Absolute Label Services
Bob Harris launches a record label under his Under The Apple Tree brand with Absolute Label Services, debuting with a charity cover of 'Stand By Me'.…
50 Cent can't sue over uncleared sample on publicity right grounds
The Second Circuit Appeals Court has sided with Rick Ross, ruling that 50 Cent cannot sue over an uncleared sample of 'In Da Club' on publicity right grounds.…
CMA says StubHub has now dealt with its most recent gripe list
The Competition & Markets Authority says StubHub has addressed its latest set of consumer concerns, though it will consider action over new issues on COVID-related refunds.…