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Anti-piracy campaigners propose 'know-your-customer' approach to stopping pirates

Italian anti-piracy group FAPAV has proposed a 'know-your-customer' approach requiring domain registrars and hosting firms to verify new clients' identities.…

Chris Cooke • 21 Jul 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

Official Charts Company launches Afrobeats chart

The Official Charts Company has launched a weekly UK Afrobeats chart in partnership with Afro Nation, with the first edition revealed on BBC 1Xtra.…

Andy Malt • 21 Jul 2020

Business News • 3 min read

Competition regulator reveals Viagogo offered to sell StubHub's European assets

The CMA has published details of its phase two investigation into Viagogo's acquisition of StubHub, revealing Viagogo offered to sell StubHub's European assets.…

Chris Cooke • 21 Jul 2020

Artist News • 2 min read

"Retired" rapper Logic signs new music partnership with Twitch

Rapper Logic, who announced his retirement from music days earlier, has signed a seven figure deal to become Twitch's first official music partner.…

Andy Malt • 21 Jul 2020

Artist News • 3 min read

One liners: Drake & Headie One, Daphne Oram Trust, WondaGurl, more

Drake and Headie One release a freestyle, Sony/ATV signs WondaGurl, and several executives are appointed across Warner Music and Beats 1.…

Andy Malt • 21 Jul 2020

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Kanye West avoiding deposition over Ultralight Beam copyright case, plaintiffs say

Plaintiffs in the Ultralight Beam copyright case say Kanye West has refused to attend a deposition and asked a court to compel him to do so.…

Chris Cooke • 21 Jul 2020

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Indoor shows to be allowed in England next month, though COVID rules may make them unviable

Indoor gigs can resume in England from 1 August under social distancing rules, though the restrictions may leave many shows financially unviable.…

Chris Cooke • 20 Jul 2020

Artist News • 1 min read

Cancelled Virgin Fest LA sues over fees for Ellie Goulding, Lizzo and Kali Uchis performances that didn't happen

Virgin Fest Los Angeles is suing WME for refusing to return artist deposits after the cancelled June festival, arguing other agencies returned the money.…

Andy Malt • 20 Jul 2020

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UK courts confirm they have jurisdiction of PRS's dispute with Qatar Airways

A UK court has ruled it has jurisdiction over PRS's copyright dispute with Qatar Airways, which is accused of using unlicensed music on its in-flight entertainment.…

Chris Cooke • 20 Jul 2020

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Former Michael Jackson manager wins court case over unpaid legal settlement

A judge has ruled that former Michael Jackson manager Tohme Tohme is owed $3 million under an oral settlement agreement with the late singer's estate.…

Andy Malt • 20 Jul 2020

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BMG Production Music acquires Dynamic Music

BMG Production Music has acquired production music library Dynamic Music, which has had a sub-publishing agreement with BMG since 2018.…

Andy Malt • 20 Jul 2020

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US Department Of Justice green lights Liberty Media's iHeart stock ambitions

The US Department of Justice has cleared Liberty Media to increase its stake in iHeartMedia up to 50%, despite concerns about its growing influence.…

Chris Cooke • 20 Jul 2020