Radio royalty proposals reintroduced in US Congress
The American Music Fairness Act, which would introduce a radio royalty for sound recordings, has been reintroduced in both the US House and Senate.…
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US Senator calls on Apple and Google to block TikTok
Senator Michael Bennet has urged Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores over national security concerns linked to its Chinese parent company, which TikTok disputes.…
Coachella owner sues Moechella for trademark infringement
AEG's Goldenvoice has sued the organisers of Washington DC's Moechella festival for trademark infringement over its use of the 'Chella' name.…
One Liners: Slipknot, JP Saxe, The Damned, more
UTA's Jim Berkus is stepping down as Chair, Defected Records has made two hires, and Slipknot, JP Saxe and The Damned have released new music.…
Joe Biden calls for regulation of 'junk fees' in ticketing
President Joe Biden has called for laws regulating excessive online ticket fees, citing a review finding service charges on sporting event tickets averaged more than 20% of face value.…
US government publishes its latest Notorious Markets list of piracy sites
The USTR has published its latest Notorious Markets report, listing piracy sites including The Pirate Bay, which remains blocked in many countries.…
TikTok Sounds Library restricted in Australia to test music usage by creators
TikTok is limiting the songs available in its Sounds Library for some Australian users to study how creators use music, as music companies negotiate for higher licensing fees.…
One Liners: Beyonce, Ellie Goulding, Orbital, more
BandLab Technologies has acquired beat marketplace Airbit, Bauer Media Audio UK's Dee Ford is stepping down, and several artists have released new music.…
OK Go respond to cereal brand's lawsuit against them
OK Go have publicly responded to Post Foods' lawsuit over a cereal product named OK Go!, after the band sent a cease and desist letter and Post sought court clarification.…
Charlie Puth choreographer appeals dismissal of emote lawsuit against Fortnite
Choreographer Kyle Hanagami has appealed to the Ninth Circuit after a judge dismissed his copyright claim that Epic Games' Fortnite emote copied moves from his 'How Long' routine.…
Lucy Dann named EMI MD
Universal Music UK has appointed Lucy Dann as Managing Director of EMI Records, moving from Polydor, reporting to co-Presidents Rebecca Allen and Jo Charrington.…
One Liners: Spotify, Caroline Polachek, BRIT Awards, more
Hipgnosis acquires the TMS songs catalogue, Utopia Music's CEO steps down, and Spotify reports 205 million paying subscribers at the end of 2022.…