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Brazilian president signs new 'taylor swift law'

President Lula da Silva Signs ‘Taylor Swift Law’ to Protect Fans in Brazil

September 2, 2026

Brazil's President Lula da Silva has signed the 'Taylor Swift Law' to protect fans from the abusive resale of tickets and to provide free drinking water at large events. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the presid... Read More...

FanDuel All-American Rejects Johnny Cash ad

FanDuel Blows Out the Budget on an All-American Rejects Meets Johnny Cash Ad Campaign

Ashley King

September 2, 2026

Sports betting platform FanDuel rolls out its upgraded app, with an ad campaign featuring an All-American Rejects cover of a Johnny Cash classic. In a new ad campaign to announce the rollout of sports bettin... Read More...

Thomas Massie Epstein files transparency Act ii

Rep. Thomas Massie Calls Out 14 ‘Epstein Co-Conspirators’ That Should Be Investigated, Including Musician Ramsey Elkholy

Ashley King

September 1, 2026

Rep. Thomas Massie named alleged Epstein co-conspirators on the House floor amid his launch of a major push for the 'Epstein Files Transparency Act II'. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has continuously pushed for ... Read More...

Bad Bunny victory in Frankenstein reggaeton infringement lawsuit

Bad Bunny Scores a Huge Victory in ‘Frankenstein’ Reggaeton Infringement Lawsuit

Ashley King

September 1, 2026

A judge has reversed his earlier decision, ruling in favor of Bad Bunny and striking down a significant portion of a massive copyright lawsuit affecting over 150 artists. In a rare move, U.S. District Judge ... Read More...

Alanis Morissette Sues Former Tour Manager for Extortion and Fraud After Ugly Blackmailing Campaign

Ashley King

September 1, 2026

Alanis Morissette is suing her former tour manager with extortion and fraud allegations involving threats to falsely report the singer for drug trafficking. Alanis Morissette has filed a lawsuit against her ... Read More...

Sony Music Japan Is Suddenly the Largest Shareholder In GungHo Online Entertainment

Ashley King

September 1, 2026

Sony Music Japan will acquire a 23.29% stake in video game developer GungHo Online Entertainment, making Sony Music the company's largest shareholder. GungHo Online Entertainment, the Japanese video game dev... Read More...

TikTok’s Global and US Song of the Summer Is a Katy Perry Hit From 2011

Ashley King

September 1, 2026

Katy Perry's 2011 hit "The One That Got Away" has been claimed by a new generation on TikTok, becoming the Global and US Song of the Summer 2026. As the warm summer air turns crisp and cool on the cusp of fa... Read More...

Lizzo Scores Another Big Win In Long-Running Harassment Lawsuit—But Can Her Career Recover?

Ashley King

September 1, 2026

A federal judge dismissed the remaining claims against Lizzo and her production company in a long-running lawsuit filed by her former wardrobe stylist. On Tuesday, a federal judge dismissed the remaining cla... Read More...

Tupac murder breakthrough Duane "Keefe D" found guilty

30 Years Later, a Breakthrough Emerges in the Tupac Murder Case

Ashley King

August 31, 2026

A jury has found Duane Davis guilty in the murder of Tupac Shakur, 30 years after the rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. The jury has found Duane "Keefe D" Davis (sometimes spelled "Keffe... Read More...

A Lion King Composer Sued a Comedian for $27 Million Over a Joke About His Song. Now, He’s Being Slapped With a $40,000 Fine

Ashley King

August 31, 2026

A 'Lion King' composer sued a comedian over a joke and now owes $40,000 in legal fees after the lawsuit failed to gain traction. This story was updated on September 1st to include comments from defense attor... Read More...

senators file amicus brief opposing Roblox and Discord's request for forced arbitration

Senators File Amicus Brief Opposing Roblox Invoking Forced Arbitration of Child Sexual Abuse Survivor

Ashley King

August 31, 2026

Senators file an amicus brief opposing Roblox's and Discord's appeal, arguing that the Ending Forced Arbitration Act (EFAA) prevents forced arbitration of a sexual abuse survivor. On Friday, three U.S. Democ... Read More...

Dolly Parton Estate Announces Two-Day Dollyfest, Originally Scheduled Around Her 80th Birthday, to Celebrate the Artist’s Legacy

Ashley King

August 31, 2026

Dolly Parton's estate announces a two-day celebration of her musical legacy originally planned by the artist herself for her 80th birthday in January. On Monday, the estate of Dolly Parton officially announc... Read More...

SRR Capital Launches With a VC-Style Approach to Music Investing

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BTS Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over ‘Swim’ Abruptly Dropped After a Few Months

President Lula da Silva Signs ‘Taylor Swift Law’ to Protect Fans in Brazil

FanDuel Blows Out the Budget on an All-American Rejects Meets Johnny Cash Ad Campaign

Bad Bunny Scores a Huge Victory in ‘Frankenstein’ Reggaeton Infringement Lawsuit

Alanis Morissette Sues Former Tour Manager for Extortion and Fraud After Ugly Blackmailing Campaign

Sony Music Japan Is Suddenly the Largest Shareholder In GungHo Online Entertainment

Lizzo Scores Another Big Win In Long-Running Harassment Lawsuit—But Can Her Career Recover?

A Lion King Composer Sued a Comedian for $27 Million Over a Joke About His Song. Now, He’s Being Slapped With a $40,000 Fine

Dolly Parton Estate Announces Two-Day Dollyfest, Originally Scheduled Around Her 80th Birthday, to Celebrate the Artist’s Legacy