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11/15/2024

'Real Housewives' Music Composer Hits Amazon With Copyright Suit

A composer who created the title song and musical cues for the hit TV series “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” accused Amazon Studios LLC of playing his copyrighted music without the appropriate licenses, according to a federal lawsuit.

11/15/2024

UMG Claims Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love” Didn’t Steal 1973 Funk Sample

Universal Music Group (UMG) is asking a federal judge to dismiss a copyright lawsuit over Mary J. Blige’s classic 1992 song “Real Love.” The lawsuit, brought earlier this year by Tuff City Records, alleges that the song used a sample from the iconic 1973 funk track “Impeach the President” ...

11/15/2024

Songwriters Hall Of Fame 2025 Nominees For Induction Announced

Songwriter's Hall of Fame

11/13/2024

OpenAI just won a copyright battle brought by two news outlets. What could this mean for the music industry’s lawsuits against AI firms?

Some observers say the ruling weakens music companies’ claims against AI developers, but the OpenAI case is very different from the music cases.

11/13/2024

ChatGPT maker OpenAI, valued at $157bn, sued by GEMA in Germany over unlicensed use of song lyrics

GEMA represents the copyrights of around 95,000 members in Germany (composers, lyricists, music publishers) as well as over two million rightsholders worldwide…

11/13/2024

Report suggests Trump may try to squash TikTok ban in the US

There are two main questions about Donald Trump and the law forcing a sale or ban of TikTok in the US: will he try to stop it, and can he do that?

11/13/2024

How Trump’s AI Deregulation Could Reshape The Music Industry

Trump’s AI policies could reshape music copyright and data training, favoring tech innovation over copyright with potential revenue risks for the music industry.

11/12/2024

Tyler, The Creator Gets Copyright Strikes Lifted For Fans to Discuss ‘Chromakopia’ Online

Tyler, the Creator has revealed to fans that he is working to get copyright strikes lifted so fans can react to his new album, Chromakopia.

11/12/2024

The White Stripes Abruptly Drop Donald Trump Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

The White Stripes abruptly drop their copyright lawsuit against Donald Trump and his campaign, as well as his aide, Margo Martin.

11/11/2024

11/10/2024

TikTok just got banned in Canada, under Trump is the US next?

The Canadian government orders TikTok closure in the country due to national security concerns. Find out if President Trump will ban TikTok.