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Rick Astley Sues Yung Gravy Over Soundalike Voice Featured In ‘Betty (Get Money)’ — ‘A Deliberate and Nearly Indistinguishable Imitation’

January 27, 2023

Rick Astley performing live. Photo Credit: Wjack12 Rick Astley is officially suing Yung Gravy, Dillon Francis, and others over “Betty (Get Money),” which allegedly contains a “nearly indistinguishable” – and ... Read More...

Belarus Legalizes Piracy of Intellectual Property from ‘Unfriendly Nations’

Ashley King

January 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Reiseuhu.de Belarus legalizes the piracy of intellectual property from 'unfriendly nations' after international sanctions limit the media, software, and technology allowed within the country. T... Read More...

Sweetwater 2022 Sales Revenues Jump 9.5% to $1.57 Billion

Ashley King

January 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Susan Mohr Sweetwater has announced it reached $1.57 billion in sales for 2022, achieving revenue growth of 9.5% YoY. This marks the third consecutive year that Sweetwater has managed to break the $1 billion revenue mark. It illustrates that d... Read More...

John Mayer Announces Spring Tour for 2023 – North American Dates

Ashley King

January 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Frank W. Ockenfels 3 John Mayer has announced a solo acoustic guitar tour for spring 2023 in North America. Here are the dates. The tour is produced by Live Nation and kicks off in March in New... Read More...

PPL Paid Over $300M to 165,000 Performers and Recording Rightsholders in 2022

Ashley King

January 25, 2023

Photo Credit: PPL PPL paid out £244.9m ($303.6m) to 165,000 performers and recording rightsholders in 2022. UK-based music licensing company PPL announced that in 2022, the company paid out £244.9 million ($... Read More...

Madison Square Garden NY Attorney General questions facial recognition

NY Attorney General Questioning Madison Square Garden about Facial Recognition Tech

Ashley King

January 25, 2023

Photo Credit: Chris Appano New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking more information from Madison Square Garden Company about its use of facial recognition to bar legitimate ticket holders from its venues. Digital Music News has reported on at le... Read More...

Live Nation alternative Ineffable merch fees

Live Nation Alternative Ineffable to Waive All Venue Merch Fees for Artists

Ashley King

January 25, 2023

Photo Credit: Ineffable Music Group Live Nation alternative Ineffable to waive all venue merch fees for artists in a continued push for a more equitable music business. All venues owned or operated by Ineffa... Read More...

Exceleration Music Announces +1 Records Catalog Investment As Part of Broader Strategic Partnership

Dylan Smith

January 25, 2023

Coast Modern (pictured) has released multiple albums via +1 Records. Photo Credit: Timothynorris Exceleration Music has officially announced a strategic partnership with +1 Records, including an investment in... Read More...

SiriusXM Launches Limited-Run ‘The Grammy Channel’

Ashley King

January 25, 2023

Photo Credit: SiriusXM SiriusXM launches the limited-run 'The Grammy Channel,' the event's 'Official Audio Experience.' SiriusXM announced the return of The Grammy Channel in collaboration with the Recording Academy, celebrating the 65th Annual Grammy Award... Read More...

Marilyn Manson settles sexual assault lawsuit Esme Bianco

Marilyn Manson Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed by Esme Bianco

Ashley King

January 25, 2023

Photo Credit: Sven Mandel / CC by 4.0 Marilyn Manson has settled a sexual assault lawsuit filed by actress Esme Bianco. Actress Esme Bianco's sexual assault lawsuit against Marilyn Manson has been settled, a... Read More...

Universal Pictures Has Scrapped the Madonna Biopic Starring Julia Garner

Ashley King

January 25, 2023

Photo Credit: MTV International / CC by 3.0 The Madonna biopic is no longer in development at Universal Pictures, according to reports. Variety reports the biopic is "taking an indefinite holiday" after mul... Read More...

Scooter Braun Reportedly Becomes Sole Hybe America CEO As K-Pop’s Global Expansion Continues

Dylan Smith

January 25, 2023

Photo Credit: TechCrunch / CC by 2.0 Following the approximately $200 million sale of Justin Bieber’s catalog, Scooter Braun has reportedly become Hybe America's sole CEO. Upon announcing its massive investment in the 28-year-old's music IP yesterday, Hipg... Read More...

Live Nation Not Liable For Backstage Shooting At 2014 Young Jeezy Concert, Appellate Court Affirms

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Latest Posts

Rick Astley Sues Yung Gravy Over Soundalike Voice Featured In ‘Betty (Get Money)’ — ‘A Deliberate and Nearly Indistinguishable Imitation’

Sweetwater 2022 Sales Revenues Jump 9.5% to $1.57 Billion

John Mayer Announces Spring Tour for 2023 – North American Dates

PPL Paid Over $300M to 165,000 Performers and Recording Rightsholders in 2022

Exceleration Music Announces +1 Records Catalog Investment As Part of Broader Strategic Partnership

SiriusXM Launches Limited-Run ‘The Grammy Channel’

Universal Pictures Has Scrapped the Madonna Biopic Starring Julia Garner

Scooter Braun Reportedly Becomes Sole Hybe America CEO As K-Pop’s Global Expansion Continues