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Yout says appeal of stream-ripping ruling in the public interest, wants RIAA legal costs claim paused

Stream-ripping platform Yout is appealing a ruling against it and has asked a US court to pause the RIAA's $250,000 legal costs claim while the appeal proceeds.…

Chris Cooke • 13 Dec 2022

Business News • 2 min read

Universal Music confirms new President for its Australian business

Universal Music has named Sean Warner as President of its Australia and New Zealand business from 1 January, succeeding George Ash who is stepping down after nearly three decades.…

Chris Cooke • 13 Dec 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

Ticketmaster could be fined over this weekend's Bad Bunny ticketing problems

Mexico's consumer rights chief has pledged to fine Ticketmaster after fans with legitimate tickets were refused entry to Bad Bunny's Mexico City shows, which Ticketmaster blamed on fake tickets.…

Andy Malt • 13 Dec 2022

Artist News • 1 min read

One Liners: Adam Lambert, Little Simz, Kiss, more

Roundup of music industry deals, appointments and releases including Sony Music Publishing's signing of Naomi Kimpenu, BMG and Universal hires, plus new music from Adam Lambert, Little Simz and Kiss tour news.…

Andy Malt • 13 Dec 2022

Artist News • 2 min read

Anti-hate organisations urge online creators to not provide Kanye West with a platform

Five Jewish and anti-hate organisations have urged online creators not to give Kanye West a platform, after his antisemitic remarks and a planned interview with streamer Adin Ross.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Dec 2022

Business News • 1 min read

Austrian collecting society AKM allies with licensing hub ICE

Austrian society AKM will participate directly in the ICE Core licensing venture, previously connected via GEMA, with CEO Gernot Graninger saying it offers the best value for members.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Dec 2022

Business News • 1 min read

Ticketmaster apologises after Bad Bunny fans denied entry to Mexico City show

Ticketmaster has apologised after legitimate ticket holders were refused entry to a Bad Bunny show in Mexico City, blaming an unprecedented number of fake tickets and promising refunds.…

Andy Malt • 12 Dec 2022

Artist News • 1 min read

New R Kelly album briefly appears on streaming services

A new R Kelly compilation album briefly appeared on streaming services before being removed, with Sony, Legacy and distributor Ingrooves denying involvement and ending a deal with the uploading client.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Dec 2022

Artist News • 1 min read

Taylor Swift to write and direct her first movie

Taylor Swift has signed a deal with Searchlight Pictures to write and direct her first feature film, following her short film 'All Too Well'.…

Andy Malt • 12 Dec 2022

Business News • 2 min read

Trump-branded hotel seeks dismissal of legal battle with events company

The Trump International Beach Resort in Florida wants a lawsuit from events company 4U Promotions dismissed, arguing it was filed in the wrong US state.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Dec 2022

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US-based distributor Connect Music moves into UK market via MTX acquisition

US distributor Connect Music has acquired UK artist and label services firm MTX Music, with Askia Fountain leading it and MTX founder Mike Bartlett focusing on his Motion Agency.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Dec 2022

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Merlin announces deal with VR fitness app Supernatural

Indie label rights agency Merlin has signed a deal with VR fitness app Supernatural, which works with Meta Quest headsets, to bring independent music to its workouts.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Dec 2022