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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on December 08, 2025

"Music Industry News: Copyright Workshop, Unauthorized Use, Grammy Nominations, and New Releases!"

This newsletter is about various events in the music industry, including CISAC participating in a copyright workshop in Armenia, the Trump administration using unauthorized music in promotional videos, the impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on the Eurovision Song Contest, The Beatles' Anthology albums making a comeback on the charts, Adidas winning a lawsuit related to its partnership with Kanye West, Leon Thomas receiving a Grammy nomination for album of the year, Janice Combs criticizing a Netflix docuseries about her son, IMPF advocating for fair AI licensing agreements, Sleep Token releasing a coloring book, and Lily Allen's new line of sex toy-shaped flash drives containing songs from her album.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-12-05: National Workshop on Copyright and Collective Management in Yerevan Legal: 0.9: 2025-12-04: Indie Rapper Joey Valence ‘Disgusted’ By Unauthorized Use of His Group’s Song In ICE Promo Video: ‘Actively Working to Have It Taken Down’
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on December 04, 2025

"Legal and Ethical News in Music Industry: AI, Trump Admin, Lawsuits, Live Music Developments"

This newsletter is about recent legal and ethical issues in the music industry, including the focus on Generative AI at the International Authors' Rights Conference, the disputes involving Music AI companies and major record labels, the use of artists' music without permission by the Trump administration, lawsuits between fashion retailer PacSun and Warner Music, and developments in the live music industry such as Olivia Dean's protest against ticket touting and the legal battle between internet company Cox and major record companies.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-12-01: International Copyright Conference hosted by the Authors’ Rights Initiative on 10/11/2025 in the Academy of Arts in Berlin. Legal: 0.9: 2025-12-03: Stream-ripper Yout says Suno and Udio have criticism “precisely right” over ruling in legal battle with major labels
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on December 01, 2025

"Insights on Music Industry Trends, Artist Updates, and Collaboration Highlights"

This newsletter is about various issues in the music industry and entertainment world, including ticket resale prices, content quotas for streaming platforms, concerns over AI licensing deals, retirement announcements from Iggy Azalea, and setting boundaries for tour inclusivity. The newsletter also covers collaborations between artists and brands, historical changes in the music industry, and false claims made about a rap trio's travel authorization.

Legal: 0.9: 2025-11-27: Ticketmaster Caps Resale Prices for Olivia Dean’s Tour Following ‘Disgusting Service’ Blast Legal: 0.9: 2025-11-28: Australia’s Parliament Passes Content Quotas For Streaming Video Platforms
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on November 27, 2025

Latest Updates: Apple, Lil Uzi Vert, UK Copyright, EU Commission, No Music For Genocide, and more!

This newsletter is about recent updates and announcements in the music industry, technology sector, and entertainment world. It covers topics such as Apple facing legal challenges in France, Lil Uzi Vert's independent releases, the UK government addressing copyright concerns around AI, the European Commission's concerns about Universal Music's acquisition, the No Music For Genocide movement, young actresses performing a viral jingle, Olivia Dean criticizing ticket resale practices, Lainey Wilson's success on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, and concerns from literary translation organizations over Amazon's Kindle Translate. Additionally, the animated Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" is eligible for the animated feature category at the 2026 Academy Awards.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-11-25: Another class action is filed over the Apple Tax on music streaming, this time in France Legal: 0.9: 2025-11-25: Lil Uzi Vert Kicks Off Journey as Independent Artist With Super-Charged Singles ‘Relevant’ & ‘Chanel Boy’
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on November 24, 2025

"Music Industry Updates: Warner Music, Live Nation, The Chainsmokers, Collaborations, and Lawsuits"

This newsletter is about various updates in the music industry, including Warner Music's focus on regulating AI use, live Nation's response to an antitrust lawsuit, The Chainsmokers extending their contract with Wynn Nightlife, highlights of Russell Dickerson's latest single, and collaborations like Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry with Yungblud. Additionally, it addresses Megan Thee Stallion's defamation lawsuit, the GVR rules for actors announced by Die BFFS and ZDF, and Olivia Dean's criticism of ticket prices for her tour.

Legal: 0.9: 2025-11-20: Warner Music boss outlines AI strategy of “legislate, litigate and license”, but only commits to artist opt-in on “name, image, likeness and voice” Legal: 0.85: 2025-11-20: Ozzy Osbourne’s Eldest Son Talks Rocker’s Bizarre, Scrapped Duet With Madonna: ‘It Was When Dad Was Pumping in the Early 80s’
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on November 20, 2025

"UK Govt Proposes Ban on Ticket Touting, Singer Success, Music Industry Updates"

This newsletter is about the UK government's proposal to ban for-profit ticket touting to protect fans from inflated prices, with concerns raised by ticket resale platforms. It also includes updates on singer Dasha's success, concerns surrounding Universal Music's acquisition of Downtown Music, controversy over AI-generated music on 'BBC Introducing,' and the release of a new song by Northern Ireland rap trio Kneecap.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-11-19: Ticket touting platforms start frantic lobbying campaign claiming new anti-tout laws will increase ticket fraud Legal: 0.9: 2025-11-18: StubHub share price craters as UK prepares to announce ticket touting ban
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on November 17, 2025

"Exploring Generative AI and Copyright: Updates on Music Industry Legal Disputes"

This newsletter is about discussions surrounding Generative AI and copyright issues in various sectors, including culture, media, and law. It also covers legal disputes between music companies, such as Downtown Music and Blast Off Media, regarding distribution deals and copyright violations, as well as partnerships between Spotify and independent publishers to increase revenue for songwriters. Additionally, it mentions a legal battle in Germany between GEMA and OpenAI over copyright infringement.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-11-12: Internationale Urheberrechtskonferenz der IU am 10.11.2025 in der Akademie der Künste in Berlin Legal: 0.95: 2025-11-12: Downtown accused of planning “calculated destruction” of a short-lived YouTube music client in bombastic new lawsuit
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on November 10, 2025

"Music Industry News Update: Hall of Fame, Lawsuits, and Record Breakers"

This newsletter is about various music industry news, including Salt-N-Pepa's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Olivia Rodrigo's criticism of the Trump administration's use of her music, concerns about AI licensing deals, Spotify facing a lawsuit over its Discovery Mode service, songwriter collecting societies seeing an increase in digital revenues, Fab Morvan's Grammy nomination after the Milli Vanilli scandal, Taylor Swift breaking a record on the Hot 100 Songwriters chart, 6ix9ine claiming to be the original content creator, the release of the "Opry 100: Country’s Greatest Songs" album, and Slipknot suing the owner of the slipknot.com domain.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-11-09: Salt-N-Pepa’s Spinderella Is Now the First Female DJ Ever Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: ‘I Never Missed a Beat’ Legal: 0.95: 2025-11-07: Olivia Rodrigo Slams ICE for Using Her Song to Promote ‘Racist, Hateful Propaganda’
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on November 06, 2025

"Music Industry Updates: AI, Copyright, Compensation, Legal Disputes, Training Sessions, and Policy Changes"

This newsletter is about recent developments in the music industry regarding AI technology, copyright infringement, fair compensation for artists, and legal disputes. It also covers updates on training sessions for music societies and changes in arts education policies. The content highlights the ongoing challenges of adapting copyright laws to new technologies and the importance of protecting artists' rights in the face of AI innovation.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-11-05: Global Collections Report 2025 Legal: 0.95: 2025-10-30: ZDF lehnt Schlichtungsergebnis ab
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on November 03, 2025

Exciting Updates: Universal Music & Udio AI Licensing Deal, Artist Issues, Billboard Rankings

This newsletter is about the evolving landscape of the music industry, with Universal Music and AI company Udio striking a licensing deal for an AI-powered music creation platform. The industry is also facing issues regarding artist consent, revenue sharing transparency, and the growing trend of AI licensing deals. Additionally, the absence of rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100's top 40, a legal battle between K-pop group NewJeans and their label ADOR, and new features from platforms like SoundCloud, Bandsintown, and Distrokid to support independent artists are also discussed.

Legal: 0.9: 2025-10-30: Universal has settled its lawsuit with Udio, and signed AI deals with Udio and Stability Legal: 0.9: 2025-10-31: AI Artist Xania Monet Debuts on Adult R&B Airplay — a Radio Chart Breakthrough
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