Posts by Mandy Dalugdug

Suno scraped YouTube, Deezer to train AI, hacked code reveals – potentially strengthening UMG and Sony’s legal case

The code was obtained by a hacker who breached Suno and shared it with 404 Media.

Bad Bunny asks judge to reconsider reggaeton ‘dembow’ copyright ruling or certify it for appeal to the Ninth Circuit

Bad Bunny and his label, Rimas Entertainment, have asked a US federal judge to reconsider a ruling

Triller ordered to pay Merlin more than $3.2M in default judgment over unpaid licensing fees

The judgment also awarded Merlin $667,636.36 in pre-judgment interest and $717.05 in costs, plus post-judgment interest.

David Goldsen promoted to EVP, A&R at Warner Chappell Music

Goldsen is based at the company's Los Angeles headquarters and will continue to report to Ryan Press, President, North America, WCM.

South Korea bill would require music distributors to screen tracks for content harmful to minors before release

If a track is judged harmful and its creator is under 19, the distributor must block it from release, according to The Korea Times.

BandLab Technologies buys Aiode, an AI music studio built on ‘fully-licensed’ audio

The deal gives Singapore-based BandLab a third music-making platform alongside BandLab and Cakewalk.

D.C. passes RESALE Act, capping live entertainment ticket resale at 10% above face value

The bill requires full price transparency, forces anyone advertising 50 or more tickets a year for resale to register with the District.

Cinq Music acquires D’Banj’s catalog in C.R.E.A.M talent partnership

C.R.E.A.M, which launched in 2016, says it has more than seven million subscribers across Nigeria.

Too Lost acquires Australia’s GYRO Group – in first acquisition since nine-figure raise

Brisbane-headquartered GYRO.Group's portfolio spans distribution, marketing, publishing, and sync.

Disney Music Group President Ken Bunt to receive MUSEXPO’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Bunt oversees the marketing and distribution of Disney's recorded music, music publishing and live concert businesses.

UK government launches ‘Turn It Up’ plan to support homegrown music, committing $60m to back artists and businesses over three years

Government says it will support more than 2,000 projects and at least 40,000 artists and music professionals over three years

Why a fight over 61,000 recordings could shape the future of AI music licensing

The 61,026 recordings would carry a theoretical maximum statutory damage of $9 billion, up from around $84 million under the original 560-work complaint.

StubHub and its CEO hit with proposed class action over ties to large-scale ticket resellers

The suit alleges Baker is a part-owner of ticket reseller Andro Capital, which has allegedly sold tickets through StubHub since 2008.

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."

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.