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AI Stole Their Song, Then That Version Went Viral
An American act made it big in South Africa, but an AI version of their song went viral on TikTok and stole their thunder. Unfortunately, it’s a growing phenomenon. It seems like AI is sticking its proverbial fingers into everybody’s pie, and no artist seems safe from it regardless of where they fall on the […]
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Indie Music Sector Flames Copyright Office Over ‘Disastrous’ 43% Registration Fee Increase
A2IM led a coalition of indie orgs in filing a formal complaint with the U.S. Copyright Office, opposing the proposed 43% registration fee increase. On Monday, the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) filed formal comments with the U.S. Copyright Office, leading a coalition of independent music organizations in opposing the Office’s proposed 43% average […]
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Zuckerberg Personally Authorized Massive Copyright Infringement to Train AI
Five book publishers and an author allege that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally authorized mass copyright infringement to train the company’s AI. Meta and its founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg face a copyright infringement lawsuit by five book publishers and author Scott Turow, alleging that the company torrented millions of copyrighted works from notorious pirate […]
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Zuckerberg Personally Authorized Massive Copyright Infringement to Train AI, Multiple Publishers Allege
Five book publishers and an author allege that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally authorized mass copyright infringement to train the company’s AI. Now, they’re suing. Meta and its founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg now face a copyright infringement lawsuit by five book publishers and author Scott Turow, alleging that the company torrented millions of copyrighted […]
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French Montana Voluntarily Drops $250,000 Missing-Payment Lawsuit Against Triller — Though the Company Acknowledges Owing At Least $30 Million for Music Licensing
Eight months later, a federal court has officially acknowledged French Montana’s push to drop his breach of contract and unjust enrichment lawsuit against Triller as well as ex-CEO Bobby Sarnevesht. The presiding judge just recently entered an order concerning the dismissal motion, with French Montana (real name Karim Kharbouch) having submitted the straightforward complaint this […]
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The $1.4 Billion Question: Will UMG Actually Share Its Spotify Stock Windfall With Artists?
Late last month, Universal Music Group (UMG) confirmed plans to sell 50% of its Spotify stock (NYSE: SPOT) – while claiming that “artists will share in the proceeds.” But pressing questions remain about what this possible distribution will look like in practice. Those questions are taking center stage now that the dust has settled from […]
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Canadian Musician Files $1.5 Million Lawsuit Against Google After AI Overview Incorrectly Labeled Him a Sex Offender
Canadian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac, who was wrongly identified by Google’s AI overview as a sex offender, is suing the tech giant for defamation. After acclaimed fiddler Ashley MacIsaac lost a gig late last year when Google’s AI-generated summary of his life and career falsely identified him as a sex offender, the artist is fighting back. […]
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YouTube Has Allowed Creators to Quickly Swap Out Copyrighted Music for Years. Now, The Process Is Getting Turned On Its Head With AI
YouTube is now letting creators generate AI-produced tracks to replace copyrighted audio in their videos as a new means to resolve Content ID claims. For years, YouTube creators have been able to swap out music struck with copyright claims with royalty-free alternatives. Now, that process is becoming easier with the help of AI to quickly […]
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Can Spotify India Win the War Against Free? Latest Disclosures Reveal Surprising Premium Subscriber Gains
Spotify has just revealed a promising milestone in India by successfully converting a substantial amount free users into paying subscribers. The gains are happening in a market long dominated by free content. India has traditionally remained a market driven by free content, thanks to platforms like YouTube and telecom-bundled music services. So when Spotify entered […]
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Billie Eilish Skipped the Met Gala, But She Definitely Showed Up for Roblox’s Latest Blowout
Billie Eilish is launching an immersive experience on Roblox in support of her upcoming 3D tour documentary, co-directed by James Cameron. On May 5, Roblox’s virtual entertainment space “The Block” will transform into Billie Eilish’s concert stage in an immersive activation to celebrate her upcoming 3D tour documentary film, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The […]
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He Scored a Surprise Hit in South Africa. Then, an AI Rip-Off Stole the Credit and the Royalties.
An American act made it big in South Africa, but an AI version of their song went viral on TikTok and stole their thunder. Unfortunately, it’s an all-too-familiar phenomenon. It seems like AI is sticking its proverbial fingers into everybody’s pie, and no artist seems safe from it. To that point, Ineffable Music Group founder […]
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Indie Music Subreddit Bans ‘Anonymous’ Record Label Accounts
Independent music subreddit r/indieheads issues a ban on accounts run by record labels posing as regular users to promote artists on their roster. An independent music community on Reddit, the subreddit r/indieheads, has announced that an internal investigation by the moderation team found a surge in accounts run by record labels posing as regular users. […]
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The Audio Landscape is Overrun by AI ‘Podslop’—It’s Not Just a Music Industry Problem
The rise of AI isn’t just leading to music slop on streaming services, but a serious increase in automated podcast content flooding the landscape. It’s not exclusive to the music industry. The sheer volume of AI-generated podcast content is beginning to affect traditional discovery methods across the industry that podcast creators and their listeners rely […]
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The Start of Another Record Quarter? April 2026 Music Industry Funding Hit $2.8 Billion Amid Continued Catalog Acquisition Commitments, DMN Pro Data Shows
After Q1 2026 delivered nearly $5 billion in core music industry funding, the second quarter hit the ground running with a cumulative total of almost $2.84 billion in publicly disclosed raises during April. Both figures are made possible by DMN Pro’s Music Industry Funding Tracker, which compiles key details about rounds attributable to companies operating […]
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Pussycat Dolls Cancel North American Tour After Sagging Ticket Sales
After a broad stroke of tour cancellations across the industry due to weak ticket sales, the Pussycat Dolls pull the plug on their North American run. Just moments after Post Malone pushed back the start of his tour with Jelly Roll and cancelled the first few shows in the process, The Pussycat Dolls have become […]
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M.I.A. Claps Back After Getting Kicked Off Kid Cudi’s ‘Rebel Ragers Tour’
M.I.A. got booed for her remarks during her set in Dallas, leading Kid Cudi to remove her from his Rebel Ragers Tour. Now she’s speaking out. Over the weekend, M.I.A. had the crowd booing during her set in Dallas on Kid Cudi’s “Rebel Ragers Tour.” The “Paper Planes” singer and rapper claimed she was “cancelled” […]
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Live Nation Pushes Back Against FTC Lawsuit Claims, Says Ticketmaster Is ‘The Protected Party Under the BOTS Act, Not a Violator’
Last week, after beating a dismissal motion in its BOTS Act lawsuit against Key Investment Group, the FTC cited the win in a separate complaint involving Live Nation. Now, the Ticketmaster parent has fired back, claiming that the decision actually supports its own arguments. Live Nation/Ticketmaster just recently took aim at the FTC’s “notice of […]
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Why Lizzo Won’t Settle Her Sexual Assault Allegations Lawsuit
Lizzo knows that a settlement with her accusers would probably be easier than continuing to fight, but the singer says she is ready to go to court if necessary. In an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings on Monday (May 4), Lizzo explained why she remains firm in her unwillingness to settle the sexual […]
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Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to Ongoing Health Issues
Dolly Parton cancels her Las Vegas residency, which had been rescheduled for September, citing her previously announced health concerns. Dolly Parton’s Las Vegas residency has been cancelled, after originally being rescheduled for September. The legendary singer cited her previously reported health issues, though she added that she’s been “responding really well” to treatment and medications. […]
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Steven Tyler Accused of Child Sexual Assault Back in the ‘70s, Heading to Trial After Judge Dismisses Much of the Case
Steven Tyler heads to trial for allegations of child sexual assault back in the ‘70s. A judge has dismissed much of the case, citing the statute of limitations in Massachusetts. Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has been accused of grooming, sexually assaulting, and impregnating a 16-year-old in the 1970s in a lawsuit first filed in 2022. […]
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