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Universal “juggernaut” is crushing everything in its path says IMPALA as it asks regulators to see through “indie washing” of Downtown deal
IMPALA has again criticised Universal’s acquisition of Downtown, as well as confirming it is now in touch with multiple ...
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Proper Music saved as Drew Hill and Artone conclude strategic acquisition deal to buy the assets of Proper Music Group
Drew Hill has announced that Proper Music Distribution will be acquired by Artone, the Dutch physical music specialists, in a ...
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Universal uses Vevo and unfair international deductions and to the “detriment of artists” alleges lawsuit filed by The Cranberries
The Cranberries have sued Island Records for allegedly under-paying digital royalties by allowing foreign subsidiaries to ...
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UK government to offer additional concessions to creative industries as it proceeds with AI copyright exception plan
The deadline for a government consultation on copyright and AI passed yesterday. Ministers want to introduce a new copyright ...
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🌅 Horizon Future Leaders - Sope Soetan
As part of our Horizon Future Leaders series of interviews, we are connecting with the music industry’s next generation of ...
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Payola back in the spotlight as FCC boss asks about artist deals at upcoming iHeart festival
US media regulator the FCC recently warned broadcasters that pressuring artists to play their events for free in return for ...
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Barry Manilow tells London judge bonus dispute with Hipgnosis should be fought out in LA
Barry Manilow and Hipgnosis are involved in a legal dispute over bonus payments stemming from a 2020 deal. Both have filed ...
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Liverpool “new heart of music business” says Sound City as major label execs and industry heavyweights head north
The Sound City+ Conference in Liverpool has announced more details about its 2025 edition, including BPI bringing its In Tune ...
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Stormzy says brands can’t tell him what to do after McDonald’s backlash
Stormzy has faced a backlash over his partnership with McDonald’s. There were also allegations that the brand deal prompted ...
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Ultra boss says “nothing changes but the name” as he downplays Sony trademark face-off defeat
A judge has ruled on Sony’s legal battle with former business partner Patrick Moxey over his continued use of the Ultra brand ...
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Diddy defence lawyer quits saying there are “no circumstances” under which he can continue to rep the musician
A lawyer working for Diddy as he fights criminal charges of sex trafficking has asked the judge to let him quit the case, ...
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1000+ musicians collaborate on silent protest album as deadline arrives for UK government’s big AI consultation
Today is the deadline for the UK government’s consultation on copyright and AI, including the proposed new copyright exception for AI companies. The music industry strongly opposes that proposal and, ...