Dylan Smith

New TikTok Privacy Lawsuit Details Emerge In Updated Filing

June 2, 2020

Last month, Digital Music News broke the story of a massive class-action lawsuit that is being levied against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, on behalf of Illinois residents. And now, an updated fil... Read More...

The Weeknd’s Black Panther Copyright Infringement Battle Is Officially Over

Dylan Smith

June 2, 2020

The Weeknd performing in 2012. Photo Credit: David Hwang Yeasayer’s Black Panther copyright-infringement lawsuit against The Weeknd has officially drawn to a close, with The Weeknd assuming no liability in th... Read More...

NetEase Tees Up $2.7 Billion Hong Kong Stock Offering

Dylan Smith

June 2, 2020

An exterior shot of a NetEase office in Hangzhou, China. Photo Credit: Raysonho Chinese tech company and Tencent competitor NetEase is moving forward with plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on H... Read More...

Spotify Moves to Seal Court Documents In Eminem, Kobalt Royalty Battle

Dylan Smith

June 2, 2020

Yesterday, Digital Music News was first to report that Spotify had filed a third-party complaint against Kobalt Music Publishing as part of its ongoing legal battle with Eminem publisher Eight Mile Style. Now... Read More...

Sosa Entertainment Moves for Default Judgment Against Spotify

Dylan Smith

June 1, 2020

Indie label Sosa Entertainment has applied to receive a default judgment against leading music streaming platform Spotify, which it began suing in November of last year for allegedly underpaying royalties. S... Read More...

Kobalt Confirms New Funding Round That May Exceed Well Over $100 Million

Spotify Litigates Against Kobalt Music Publishing Over Eminem Claims

Dylan Smith

June 1, 2020

Leading music streaming platform Spotify is litigating against Kobalt Music Publishing in its long-running lawsuit with Eminem publisher Eight Mile Style. The Stockholm-based company named Kobalt Music Publi... Read More...

In the Wake of Nationwide Chaos, UMG Chief Lucian Grainge Creates Social Justice Task Force

Dylan Smith

June 1, 2020

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In the wake of nationwide chaos stemming from protests over the death of George Floyd, Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge has created a social justice task force. The 60-year-old Grainge announced his ... Read More...

Judge Wouldn't Define Damages Against Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake Faces Right Wing Backlash After Offering to Bail Out Protesters

Dylan Smith

June 1, 2020

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Yesterday, Digital Music News was first to report that Justin Timberlake was among the many artists and entertainment industry professionals who had donated to the Minneapolis Freedom Fund, which is paying pr... Read More...

Lil Nas X, Harry Styles, Kehlani, Other Musicians Donate to Minnesota Freedom Fund to Bail Out Protesters

Dylan Smith

May 31, 2020

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Protesters in Los Angeles. Photo Credit: Alex Radelich A number of well-known artists and entertainment industry professionals, including Lil Nas X, Harry Styles, and Halsey, have donated to the Minneapolis F... Read More...

Music Industry Calls for ‘Black Out Tuesday’ to Protest Police Violence

Dylan Smith

May 31, 2020

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Photo Credit: kate.sade Across the music industry, high-profile record labels and companies are voicing their intention to suspend operations in recognition of “Black Out Tuesday,” as part of a larger effort ... Read More...

Killer Mike: ‘Black People Must Embrace the Second Amendment’

Dylan Smith

May 29, 2020

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Run the Jewels member Killer Mike (Michael Render) performing in 2014. Photo Credit: Treefort Music Fest Run the Jewels member Michael Render (commonly known as Killer Mike) has penned a firmly worded op-ed t... Read More...

SoundCloud Launches Dedicated Station on Dash Radio

Dylan Smith

May 29, 2020

SoundCloud has launched a dedicated station on digital radio platform Dash Radio. The Berlin-based music-sharing giant announced the new station early this morning. SoundCloud says artists who utilize Repost... Read More...

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