News Warner Music asks court to dismiss US musicians’ lawsuit over Suno, Udio deals Warner says the union brought the lawsuit "in an improper attempt to place a judicial thumb on the negotiation scales."
News Fuerza Regida’s push to exit Rancho Humilde deal under the ‘seven-year rule’ survives dismissal bid Rancho sued the band in 2025 over what it called unauthorized performances, and Fuerza Regida countersued, alleging the label withheld royalties.
News Dan Nevin appointed VP, Industry Relations at Merlin Nevin will lead Merlin's engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide.
News Bad Bunny must face ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit over voice recording used on ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ track, Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court rules Carliz De La Cruz Hernández, who is seeking at least USD $40 million in damages, sued Bad Bunny and his label Rimas Entertainment in 2023.
News US Copyright Royalty Board proposes extending physical and download mechanical rates through 2032 The deal would leave the existing rate structure in place through 2032, save for annual adjustments in line with inflation.
News Michael Jackson movie becomes first biopic to cross $1 billion at global box office The figure comprises $371.8 million in North America sales and $629.8 million from international markets.
News Sam Smith and Normani move to end ‘Dancing With a Stranger’ copyright suit, say the older song is itself built on unlicensed samples It is the second time Smith and the other co-defendants have tried to shut the case down before trial.
News Streaming accelerates nostalgia-driven catalog discovery, says Vevo study The report highlights Sabrina Carpenter's "Manchild" as an example of a new release built on borrowed nostalgia.
News India’s thumpN raises $3.75m for AI-powered live entertainment platform Backers of the round include Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma's family office VSS Investco and Paytm CFO Madhur Deora.
News iHeartMedia settles FCC ‘payola’ probe at its live music events, with no fine and no admission of liability The FCC investigated whether iHeart broke rules by trading radio airplay for artist performances at its events.
News The Recording Academy invites over 4,000, including Lola Young and sombr, to join its 2026 New Member Class They form the organization's 2026 New Member Class, part of a membership model the Grammys rebuilt in 2019.
News Lit, the band behind pop-punk hit ‘My Own Worst Enemy,’ settles Sony Music streaming royalty lawsuit The members of Lit sued Sony in a New York court in March over their streaming royalties, seeking $800,000.
News Warner Music India unveils strategic expansion of artist services arm as it moves deeper into brands, live, and sync Warner Music India said ASER serves as its bridge into brands, sports, live entertainment and creator culture.
News Poet files appeal 48 hours after Taylor Swift copyright suit dismissed with prejudice Kimberly Marasco has asked a federal appeals court to overturn a decision that ended the second of two lawsuits she filed against the singer over her lyrics.
News Brittany Schaffer named CEO of the Country Music Association, succeeding Sarah Trahern Sarah Trahern announced in January that she would retire at the end of 2026, after leading the CMA since 2014.