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Jay-Z Is Officially the Headliner for the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

October 26, 2026

As rumored last week, Jay-Z has been announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at California's SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027. Rumors have been swirling that Jay-Z's Roc Nation was p... Read More...

Suno Investor In the Hot Seat After Undermining the Platform’s Fair Use Defense: Judge Green-Lights Deposition of Ex-Menlo Employee Who Deleted Incriminating Tweet

Dylan Smith

October 26, 2026

Suno investor Menlo Ventures has been slapped with a subpoena, and now, one of its former execs will soon be deposed over a tweet that could undermine the platform’s longstanding fair use defense. Technical... Read More...

CRB Approves Streaming Services’ Request to Access Web VI Materials Amid the Phono V Rate-Setting Proceeding — Albeit With a Few Conditions

Dylan Smith

October 26, 2026

The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has officially granted streaming services’ request to access unredacted Web VI materials amid the ongoing Phono V proceeding – albeit with a few conditions. Chief Copyright Royalty Judge Trevor Jefferson recently gave the g... Read More...

Neil Young sues Trump again for using his music at his rallies

Neil Young Sues Trump (Again) for $10 Million Over the Use of His Music In a Rally

Ashley King

October 26, 2026

Neil Young files a $10 million lawsuit against Trump's political action committee, alleging copyright infringement for the use of his music during midterm election rallies. If you thought Neil Young had alre... Read More...

HarbourView Equity Partners Brings Hit-Boy to Roblox Through Overtune Collaboration

Ashley King

October 26, 2026

HarbourView Equity Partners brings Hit-Boy to Roblox's Beat Battle in a monthlong takeover for players to remix tracks and unlock exclusive rewards. Multi-strategy investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners... Read More...

Class Action Lawsuit Against Spotify Over Massive Bot-Driven Fraud Gets Tossed by a Federal Judge

Ashley King

October 26, 2026

Spotify is victorious once again as a federal judge dismisses a class action bot-fraud case, finding no evidence that Spotify violated California law. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged Spotify was allowing rampant bot-assisted fraudulent ... Read More...

Primary Wave Music Partners with Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul

Ashley King

October 26, 2026

Primary Wave Music partners with the legendary Mary J. Blige on her catalog, compositions, and recordings across her critically acclaimed career. Primary Wave Music has announced its latest partnership with ... Read More...

Chris Brown Spared Prison Time Despite Grisly Nightclub Assault Against in London

Ashley King

October 26, 2026

Chris Brown has avoided prison time over his assault against a music producer in a swanky London nightclub three years ago. On Monday, Chris Brown was spared prison time for his assault against a music produ... Read More...

Jay-Z anniversary celebration SoFi Stadium

Jay-Z Brings Sold-Out Los Angeles Anniversary Celebration to an End with Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Blue Ivy

Ashley King

October 25, 2026

Jay-Z returned to SoFi Stadium for the final two nights of his 30th anniversary celebration, featuring Too $hort, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Blue Ivy. Over the weekend, Jay-Z returned to SoFi Stadium for the final two performances of his JAŸ-Z30 Los Angeles c... Read More...

Dolly Parton’s Estate Appoints Her Niece Danielle as Brand Ambassador

Ashley King

October 25, 2026

Dolly Parton's niece Danielle Parton has been named brand ambassador on behalf of the estate: "I'm proud to be part of that legacy." Dolly Parton's estate has announced that her niece, Danielle Parton, will ... Read More...

Elvis Presley IP Owners Sue Anthropic Over Allegations of Copyright Infringement

Ashley King

October 25, 2026

Elvis Presley's rightsholders have sued Anthropic with allegations of copyright infringement over 274 of his songs used to train AI models without permission. AI company Anthropic faces yet another copyright... Read More...

Indonesia: One of the World’s Most Promising Digital Music Markets

Andini Humaira

October 25, 2026

Indonesia may be one of the most important music markets the global music business still underestimates. The following comes from Eveara, a partner of DMN. With approximately 286 million people, a young population and 230 million internet users, Indonesi... Read More...

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Indonesia: One of the World’s Most Promising Digital Music Markets

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Suno Files Subpoena Demands Against Apple As Major Label Legal War Intensifies

As UMG v. Suno Subpoenas Target the MLC, Multiple Investors, DistroKid, and Now Apple Music, Are Game-Changing Disclosures on the Horizon?

Major Brands Are Increasingly Getting Sued Over Their Music Use on Social Media—Now There’s a Way They Can Get Ahead of the Problem

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Latest Posts

Jay-Z Is Officially the Headliner for the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

Suno Investor In the Hot Seat After Undermining the Platform’s Fair Use Defense: Judge Green-Lights Deposition of Ex-Menlo Employee Who Deleted Incriminating Tweet

CRB Approves Streaming Services’ Request to Access Web VI Materials Amid the Phono V Rate-Setting Proceeding — Albeit With a Few Conditions

Neil Young Sues Trump (Again) for $10 Million Over the Use of His Music In a Rally

HarbourView Equity Partners Brings Hit-Boy to Roblox Through Overtune Collaboration

Class Action Lawsuit Against Spotify Over Massive Bot-Driven Fraud Gets Tossed by a Federal Judge

Primary Wave Music Partners with Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul

Jay-Z Brings Sold-Out Los Angeles Anniversary Celebration to an End with Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Blue Ivy

Dolly Parton’s Estate Appoints Her Niece Danielle as Brand Ambassador

Indonesia: One of the World’s Most Promising Digital Music Markets