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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on April 27, 2026

Latest News: US Supreme Court ruling on Cox Communications Case and more!

This newsletter is about the recent US Supreme Court ruling in the Cox Communications case, which has implications for the music industry's copyright battles involving internet service providers like Cox. It also covers investigations by the Attorney General of Texas into popular streaming platforms for potential payola practices and BTS launching a food and beverage brand at Walmart. Additionally, it discusses the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, efforts to ban for-profit ticket touting in the UK, and the celebrations surrounding the 50th anniversary of the Ramones' debut album.

Legal: 0.9: 2026-04-23: Fallout from Cox mega-damages reversal continues as publishers streamline Anthropic claims and labels ditch copycat Verizon case Legal: 0.9: 2026-04-24: Music streaming services targeted as Texas Attorney General launches payola investigation

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on April 23, 2026

"Music News: Nancy Sinatra vs. Trump, Drake Lawsuit, Prince Release & More"

This newsletter is about various music-related news, including Nancy Sinatra criticizing Donald Trump for using her father's song, Anthropic defending against copyright infringement claims, Lenny Pearce signing a Disney+ deal, Drake appealing a defamation lawsuit, the release of an unheard Prince recording, Live Nation facing legal challenges, Owen Riegling's career shift due to the pandemic, and Kanye West's European tour facing cancellations due to his controversial behavior and comments.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-04-20: Nancy Sinatra Rages At Donald Trump For Posting Frank Sinatra ‘My Way’ Performance: ‘This Is Sacrilege’ Legal: 0.95: 2026-04-22: Universal Music has shot itself in the foot over AI fair use, says Anthropic

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Articles count: 8 Sent via mailing on April 20, 2026

Latest Music Industry Updates: Kanye West, LISA & Anyma, Tory Lanez, Lil Wayne, & More

This newsletter is about recent events in the music industry, including the cancellation of Kanye West's concert in Poland, the collaboration between LISA and Anyma on the single "Bad Angel," Ice Spice's altercation at a McDonald's in Hollywood, Tory Lanez's lawsuit against the California prison system, Lil Wayne's frustration with being left out of major music events, and the upcoming duet release from Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen.

Legal: 0.85: 2026-04-17: Ye’s Poland Show Canceled After Culture Minister Condemns Rapper: ‘We Cannot Pretend This Is Just Entertainment’ Legal: 0.85: 2026-04-17: LISA & Anyma Discuss Their ‘Bad Angel’ Collab: ‘We Found Common Ground’

"Legal Battles & Music Industry News: Copyright, AI, Sampling, & Artist Protection Updates"

This newsletter is about various legal battles and industry developments in the music world, including issues related to copyright infringement, AI-generated music, sampling rulings, and protection of artists' intellectual property. It also covers successes such as Ella Langley's chart-topping country hit and Pink Floyd's 50th anniversary collaborations.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-04-14: Danish grassroots collective Spoiler Room forced to rebrand after Boiler Room trademark claim Legal: 0.95: 2026-04-14: EuGH definiert Grenzen für Pastiches

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on April 13, 2026

"Legal Battles, Music Industry Updates & Docuseries Reveals: Your Latest Newsletter Recap!"

This newsletter is about various legal battles in the music industry, including Salt N Pepa's fight over ownership of their recordings, Labrinth's decision to pull his music from Euphoria, and Afroman's victory against Ohio cops. It also covers Bill Ackman's bid for Universal Music Group, the LIDO Festival's postponement, Bruce Springsteen's fight against bootleg merch, and Gucci Mane addressing a robbery case in a song. Additionally, it discusses a new docuseries revealing stories from boy bands in the 90s and Paramount+ offerings like "Halo" and "Hip Hop Was Born Here.

Legal: 0.9: 2026-04-09: Salt N Pepa termination rights ruling makes creator protections in US “illusory”, say artist advocacy groups Legal: 0.9: 2026-04-11: Labrinth Addresses Why His Music Won’t Be in ‘Euphoria’ Season 3: ‘I Don’t Let People Treat Me Like S—t’

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on April 09, 2026

Controversy Surrounding Ye at Wireless Festival: Sponsors Pull Out, Uncertainty Ahead

This newsletter is about the controversy surrounding Kanye West, now known as Ye, headlining London's Wireless Festival, leading to major sponsors like PepsiCo and Diageo withdrawing support due to his past antisemitic actions and statements. Despite calls for Ye to be removed from the lineup by Jewish organizations and politicians, festival organizers have not publicly commented on the backlash, resulting in uncertainty around the event's future.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-04-06: Diageo and Rockstar Energy Join Pepsi in Exiting U.K.’s Wireless Festival Sponsorship Over Kanye West Headline Slot Legal: 0.95: 2026-04-07: U.K. Jewish Organizations Respond to Ye’s Offer to Meet – But Say Wireless Festival Appearance Should Be Scrapped

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on April 06, 2026

"Music Industry Update: Lawsuits, BTS Track, & Celebrity Legal Troubles"

This newsletter is about various recent events in the music industry and entertainment world, including music industry organizations supporting lawsuits against Anthropic for using existing lyrics in AI models, Zara Larsson defending Chappell Roan, Pepsi withdrawing sponsorship of Wireless Festival due to Kanye West's involvement, and producer Tyler Spry working with BTS. It also covers Nadya Tolokonnikova's legal troubles, discussions at the CISAC European Committee meeting, BTS's hidden track release, J. Cole joining the Chinese Basketball Association, and legal issues involving Nicki Minaj's mansion property.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-04-02: Music industry trade bodies join forces with music publishers to defeat Anthropic’s “AI is fair use” defence Legal: 0.85: 2026-04-06: Charli xcx Management Clarifies Sky Ferreira Claims About ‘Wuthering Heights’ Credits

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on April 02, 2026

Legal Battles and Music News: Salt N Pepa, Taylor Swift, and more!

This newsletter is about Salt N Pepa's appeal against the dismissal of their termination rights lawsuit, Penguin Random House's lawsuit against OpenAI for copyright infringement, James Blake's request to have his production credit removed from Kanye West's album, Pussy Riot's protest against Ubiquiti, Ticketek offering refunds for Wu-Tang Clan's missing members, Taylor Swift's tribute to Elizabeth Taylor in a new video, Amyl and the Sniffers' victory in a copyright dispute, Drake's unsuccessful appeal in a defamation claim, and major music publishers buying a stake in a song to enter a legal battle over termination rights.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-04-01: Judges keep overriding artist safeguards say Salt N Pepa in latest termination rights filing Legal: 0.9: 2026-03-30: Lawsuit filed by Penguin Random House Publishing Group against OpenAI

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Articles count: 8 Sent via mailing on March 30, 2026

Legal battles, music industry news, and celebrity updates in our latest newsletter!

This newsletter is about recent legal battles in the music industry, including a ruling on AI copyright infringement, a piracy group hacking Spotify, and the US Supreme Court's decision on ISP liability. It also highlights events such as Rebecca Black's partnership with 196 Vodka Seltzer, Don Williams' posthumous album release, Leigh-Anne's solo debut success, and the trend of non-repeating No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Additionally, Kanye West's upcoming stadium concert and album release are discussed.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-03-26: Jane C. Ginsburg, Nicola Lucchi, Tim W. Dornis zu GEMA v. Open AI Legal: 0.9: 2026-03-27: Spotify wants $300 million in damages from Anna’s Archive, and for court to go after piracy site’s service providers

"Music Festival Access, Legal Battles, and Chart-Topping Success: Latest News Roundup"

This newsletter is about efforts by Live Nation and Festival Republic to address accessibility at music festivals, legal challenges facing collective management in Latin America and the Caribbean, a trademark dispute between FKA Twigs and The Twigs, the importance of private copying remuneration for creators, the chart-topping success of PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson, Bruce Springsteen's reimagining of "Born in the U.S.A." to protect birthright citizenship, differing AI-related copyright proposals in the US, Ontario's plan to ban for-profit ticket scalping, Madonna and Julia Garner's joint video in Venice, and Chance The Rapper's legal battle with his former manager.

Legal: 0.9: 2026-03-25: Equality Commission expects festival promoters to review event accessibility, after taking action against Live Nation Legal: 0.9: 2026-03-19: Legal experts from Latin American societies convene in Bogotá to address key copyright issues

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