Dylan Smith

Federal Judge Rejects Class Certification Motion In Artists’ UMG Copyright-Recapture Suit

January 27, 2023

The Dickies, one of the acts that are suing Universal Music in an attempt to recapture copyrights. Photo Credit: SByrne1970 A federal judge has denied a request for class certification in a lawsuit filed agai... Read More...

Spotify Suffers Multiple Outages In January As Hundreds of Employees Receive Layoff Notices

Dylan Smith

January 27, 2023

Photo Credit: Thibault Penin Spotify has now suffered at least two outages in as many weeks, and the second of these service interruptions occurred soon after the Stockholm-headquartered company laid off hund... Read More...

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

Dylan Smith

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...

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

Dylan Smith

January 26, 2023

The Shoreline Amphitheatre, which Live Nation operates. Photo Credit: Coolcaesar In a ruling that could have major implications for an ongoing lawsuit concerning the fatal stabbing of Drakeo the Ruler, an app... Read More...

Cardi B Faces Yet Another Round in ‘Back Tattoo’ Lawsuit: ‘A New Trial Should Be Ordered’

Dylan Smith

January 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Court Documents Despite emerging victorious at trial last year, Cardi B is now facing another round in the much-publicized “back tattoo” lawsuit that was first filed against her in 2017. Plain... Read More...

Reservoir Acquires Publishing Catalog, Sync Rights From ‘Runaround Sue’ Singer-Songwriter Dion

Dylan Smith

January 26, 2023

Dion has sold his publishing catalog to Reservoir Media. Photo Credit: David Godlis Another day, another catalog acquisition: Reservoir Media (NASDAQ: RSVR) has officially announced a deal for the song rights... 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...

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 invest... Read More...

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U.S. Senator Introduces New Bill to Ban TikTok Nationwide: ‘It Threatens Our Children’s Privacy As Well As Their Mental Health’

Dylan Smith

January 25, 2023

Photo Credit: ByteDance Amid continued TikTok user-data concerns – as well as crackdowns on university campuses across the U.S. – another bill is calling for the ByteDance-owned platform’s outright ban. Sen... Read More...

Live Nation Exec Faces Bipartisan Congressional Grilling Following Taylor Swift Ticketing Fiasco

Dylan Smith

January 24, 2023

Photo Credit: Live Nation Lawmakers today grilled Joe Berchtold, president and CFO of Ticketmaster parent Live Nation, over the much-publicized debacle that unfolded after Swifties were unable to purchase Era... Read More...

Spotify Stock Rebounds Past $100 Per Share Following Layoffs Announcement

Dylan Smith

January 24, 2023

The per-share price of Spotify stock (NYSE: SPOT) has rebounded past $100 for the first time since September, after the Stockholm-based company announced plans to trim its workforce by about six percent. Wh... Read More...

Hipgnosis Song Management Acquires Justin Bieber Song Rights In Reported $200 Million Deal

Dylan Smith

January 24, 2023

Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun. Photo Credit: Lou Stejskal Hipgnosis Song Management (HSM) has officially acquired Justin Bieber’s catalog, including the 28-year-old’s publishing and recorded interests. Bla... Read More...

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