Music Piracy

President Biden Signs Executive Order For Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI

Biden Administration Lists Largest Content Piracy Hubs — RIAA Responds

January 31, 2023

Biden Administration releases the annual list of the largest content piracy hubs affecting the US -- RIAA responds. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its annual Notorio... Read More...

Belarus Legalizes Piracy of Intellectual Property from ‘Unfriendly Nations’

Ashley King

January 26, 2023

Belarus legalizes the piracy of intellectual property from 'unfriendly nations' after international sanctions limit the media, software, and technology allowed within the country. The government of Belarus, ... Read More...

Multiple Kendrick Lamar Tracks Leak On Spotify, YouTube, and Deezer

Dylan Smith

January 20, 2023

Three previously unreleased Kendrick Lamar tracks – “Computer Love,” “Pure,” and “Make Me Happy” – have leaked on Spotify and other platforms. The unofficial songs’ streaming service arrival just recently e... Read More...

IFPI Touts ‘The First Successful Blocking Action Targeting Stream Ripping Sites In India’ — 20 Platforms Blocked

Dylan Smith

January 19, 2023

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) is touting what it describes as “the first successful blocking action” against stream-ripping websites in India. The IFPI and the aptly named ... Read More...

Major Labels Demand Legal Fees From Yout, Decry Stream-Ripper’s ‘Improper Delay Tactics’

Dylan Smith

January 4, 2023

In October of last year, the RIAA called on Yout to cough up $250,000 in legal fees. Now, with the Hartford-based stream-ripper having moved to stay the corresponding motion, the major labels are doubling dow... Read More...

UMG, BMG, and Concord Name Altice USA In $1 Billion+ Copyright Suit, Claim the ISP ‘Deliberately Turned a Blind Eye to Its Subscribers’ Infringement’

Dylan Smith

December 16, 2022

BMG, Concord, and Universal Music Group (UMG) have officially filed a more than $1 billion copyright infringement lawsuit against New York City-headquartered internet-service provider (ISP) Altice USA. The ... Read More...

Italian Court Upholds Successful Major Label Action Against CloudFlare

Ashley King

November 9, 2022

An Italian court has dismissed CloudFlare's appeal against anti-piracy action taken earlier this year. The Court of Milan dismissed an appeal by CloudFlare against the preliminary injunction requiring it to ... Read More...

RIAA Demands Yout Foot ‘Conservative’ $250,000 Bill for Attorneys’ Fees Following Appeal Notice

Dylan Smith

October 31, 2022

One week back, stream-ripper Yout appealed the dismissal of its years-long defamation and DMCA lawsuit against the Recording Industry Association of America. Now, the RIAA is officially demanding that the Har... Read More...

Stream-Ripper Yout Appeals RIAA Defamation and DMCA Lawsuit Dismissal

Dylan Smith

October 25, 2022

Last month, a judge dismissed the much-publicized lawsuit filed against the RIAA by stream-ripping platform Yout. Now, the Hartford-based plaintiff is officially appealing. Yout’s latest move in the years-l... Read More...

Major Labels Now Targeting ‘AI-Based Extractors/Mixers’ for Copyright Infringement

Ashley King

October 18, 2022

Major labels are turning their eye to AI-based music extractor and mixer tools popping up online. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has submitted its most recent overview of notorious mar... Read More...

PRS for Music Reportedly Files Formal Complaint Against Korean Streaming Services Over Missing Royalty Payments

Dylan Smith

September 15, 2022

PRS for Music has reportedly filed a formal complaint against Korean streaming services over allegedly missing royalty payments. Regional outlets including the Korea Herald just recently shed light upon the... Read More...

AdRev’s Ex-President Is Now a Cooperating Witness In Federal Investigation of $23 Million YouTube Scam, Source Says

Paul Resnikoff

August 21, 2022

According to details shared with Digital Music News, former AdRev President Noah Becker is now a cooperating witness in the U.S. Government's investigation into a $23 million YouTube royalty heist. More deta... Read More...

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Biden Administration Lists Largest Content Piracy Hubs — RIAA Responds

Multiple Kendrick Lamar Tracks Leak On Spotify, YouTube, and Deezer

IFPI Touts ‘The First Successful Blocking Action Targeting Stream Ripping Sites In India’ — 20 Platforms Blocked

Major Labels Demand Legal Fees From Yout, Decry Stream-Ripper’s ‘Improper Delay Tactics’

UMG, BMG, and Concord Name Altice USA In $1 Billion+ Copyright Suit, Claim the ISP ‘Deliberately Turned a Blind Eye to Its Subscribers’ Infringement’

Italian Court Upholds Successful Major Label Action Against CloudFlare

RIAA Demands Yout Foot ‘Conservative’ $250,000 Bill for Attorneys’ Fees Following Appeal Notice

Stream-Ripper Yout Appeals RIAA Defamation and DMCA Lawsuit Dismissal

Major Labels Now Targeting ‘AI-Based Extractors/Mixers’ for Copyright Infringement

PRS for Music Reportedly Files Formal Complaint Against Korean Streaming Services Over Missing Royalty Payments

AdRev’s Ex-President Is Now a Cooperating Witness In Federal Investigation of $23 Million YouTube Scam, Source Says