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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on July 14, 2025

"From Streaming to Music Rights: New Deals, Legal Troubles, and AI Impact"

This newsletter is about the shift from investing in music streaming businesses to music rights holders like Universal Music and Warner Music, with new deal structures in licensing negotiations expected to benefit content owners over streaming services. It also covers the success of fictional groups from the animated Netflix musical KPop Demon Hunters, the legal troubles of Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke, the submission of a song from the show for an Oscar, the Clipse's reunion album, the impact of AI on music and society, a lawsuit against DSW Shoe Warehouse for music use, GASHI's new album and challenges in the industry, and Ozzy Osbourne's new memoir and charitable efforts.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-07-11: “Content is king” say analysts - so why is Spotify worth more than the entire music rights industry? Legal: 0.85: 2025-07-09: BVR, ver.di und Netflix einigen sich

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on July 10, 2025

"Music Industry Concerns: UMG Acquisition, Market Monopolization, and Artist Updates"

This newsletter is about concerns within the music industry regarding Universal Music Group's proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, potentially leading to a monopolization of the market. Independent music companies are urging for a detailed investigation to prevent UMG from gaining too much power and influencing the music ecosystem detrimentally, with similar concerns raised about Live Nation's dominance in the live music market in the UK. The newsletter also covers Lorde's collaboration with Dexta Daps, Grimes' criticism of social media, Kesha's newfound independence, Nicki Minaj's recent controversies, and the fallout from Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-07-07: Indie sector's letter to EU over Universal's Downtown deal Legal: 0.9: 2025-07-08: AIF calls for competition regulator to investigate Live Nation’s market dominance in the UK

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on July 07, 2025

"Backlash Against Bob Vylan: Impact on Festivals and Visas Revealed"

This newsletter is about the backlash faced by the London punk-rap duo Bob Vylan for their politically charged performance at Glastonbury, resulting in cancellations from various festivals and consequences such as losing their U.S. visas. It also covers the controversy surrounding their performance, the BBC's response, and the impact on both the band and other cultural events.

Legal: 0.85: 2025-07-03: Bob Vylan Axed From Radar, Kave Fest After Glastonbury Backlash Legal: 0.85: 2025-07-02: 25 Jahre Initiative Urheberrecht

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on July 03, 2025

Music Industry Controversies: Universal Music, AI Deepfakes, Glastonbury, and Marilyn Manson Tour.

This newsletter is about various music-related controversies, including the potential harm Universal Music's bid to acquire Downtown Music Holdings could have on the music industry, the Danish government's plan to protect individuals from AI deepfakes, criticism faced by the BBC for airing inappropriate content at Glastonbury, and backlash against Bob Vylan for controversial statements. It also covers the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees, a study on AI's memorization of copyrighted text, and the UK cancellation of Marilyn Manson's tour following allegations of misconduct.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-07-01: WIN says EU regulators must consider “the structure of the music industry as a whole” when investigating UMG’s Downtown deal Legal: 0.9: 2025-06-30: Denmark wants to stamp out deepfakes with new voice and likeness rights

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 30, 2025

"Music Industry Updates: Controversial Performances & Legal Battles Uncovered"

This newsletter is about controversial performances and legal battles within the music industry. It covers Kneecap's political statements at Glastonbury Festival, AI companies winning fair use lawsuits, and Universal Music's potential acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings. It also discusses Azealia Banks canceling festival appearances and Drake and Playboi Carti's unreleased collaboration. Additionally, it touches on Gunna's openness to using AI in music creation, Ye and King Combs' surprise EP release, and Kid Cudi's Netflix series "Entergalactic" not receiving a sequel. The newsletter highlights the changing landscape of the music industry, focusing on new licensing models, creators' value capture, and the impact of social media influencers.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-06-28: Kneecap Play Fiery Glastonbury Set, Take Aim at U.K. Prime Minister: ‘F— Keir Starmer’ Legal: 0.85: 2025-06-26: First Anthropic, now Meta: another judge accepts fair use defence in AI training - but there’s a sting

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Articles count: 14 Sent via mailing on June 26, 2025

"Exploring Copyright Challenges in Music Industry amid AI Advancements & Legal Battles"

This newsletter is about the challenges arising from outdated copyright laws in the face of technological advancements, with companies like OpenAI using AI to generate music, raising questions about copyright and creator compensation. It also touches on legal battles in the music industry. Additionally, it covers topics such as Live Aid being rebroadcast, festival industry insights, a landmark fair use ruling for AI training, Coldplay's chart success, and regulatory issues surrounding Spotify's bundling of audiobooks with music.

Legal: 1.0: 2025-06-24: Rekonesans w sieci #113 Prawo autorskie w czasach zarazy Legal: 0.95: 2025-06-24: Genshagener Thesen veröffentlicht

Legal, Ethical & Industry News: Music Campaigns, Copyright, TikTok Dispute, Public Enemy Protest Song

This newsletter is about the legal and ethical implications of music-driven ad campaigns, criticism in the music industry, concerns around copyright and AI in Europe, the success of Forrest Frank's song, funding issues for London's Notting Hill Carnival, the ongoing dispute over TikTok ownership, Public Enemy's protest song release, Tyler, the Creator's shoe collection collaboration with Converse, and the legal issues faced by Kneecap band member Liam O'Hanna.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-06-20: Budweiser boasts of “$0 spent on music rights” in “iconic songs” campaign, wins ad-land’s biggest prize Legal: 0.95: 2025-06-20: Watch Benson Boone Embrace His Haters in Joke-Filled ‘Mr. Electric Blue’ Music Video

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 19, 2025

"Competition Law Concerns: Universal Music Acquisition & Data Dominance Risks"

This newsletter is about competition law concerns raised by experts regarding Universal Music’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, which may harm independent artists and labels by undermining competition. Sony Music's CEO highlighted the company's data dominance and the potential impact of Universal gaining a similar advantage, revealing potential regulatory risks. Independent artist Anthony Justice filed a lawsuit against music AI companies for unauthorized use of indie artists' music, while sculptor Joel Shapiro's legacy as a champion for creators' rights is honored.

Legal: 0.9: 2025-06-16: Downtown deal part of Universal strategy to “undermine vitality and viability” of indie sector, cautions competition law expert Legal: 0.9: 2025-06-16: Did Sony’s Rob Stringer just hand regulators the case to tank Universal’s Downtown dreams?

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 16, 2025

Entertainment Industry Legal Battles & Controversies Newsletter - Latest Updates, New Grammy Category & More

This newsletter is about legal battles and controversies in the entertainment industry, including lawsuits between Disney and Universal Studios against AI platform Midjourney, CAA's accusations of espionage against Range Media Partners founders, Ticketmaster's collusion with touts, drag activism against censorship at the Kennedy Center, Kevin Saunderson's techno album with his son, criticism of Cox Communications by record companies, rising artist Elizabeth Nichols, the addition of a new Grammy category for traditional country music, and the backlash and funding cuts faced by EXIT Festival in Serbia.

Legal: 0.9: 2025-06-12: AI platform Midjourney is “bottomless pit of plagiarism” say Hollywood studios as they join legal battle against AI Legal: 0.9: 2025-06-13: Talent agency CAA accuses founders of rival company Range of “spy novel” plot to launch competing business

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 12, 2025

Latest Music Industry Updates: Taylor Swift, Sony Music, Festivals, AI Copyright, Legal Battles & More

This newsletter is about recent developments in the music industry, including Taylor Swift acquiring her masters, Sony Music Publishing's acquisition of the Hipgnosis catalogue, and challenges faced by independent festivals. It also covers issues such as AI transparency in copyright legislation and a remix of The Cure's "Warsong" by electronic duo Daybreakers. Additionally, the newsletter discusses the ongoing legal battle between major record companies and ISPs over copyright infringement liabilities.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-06-09: Now That Taylor Swift Owns Her Masters, Here’s What Her Fans Are Listening To Legal: 0.85: 2025-06-09: Hipgnosis acquisition further expands Sony’s publishing dominance, though Cooking Vinyl stays indie with Exceleration Music deal

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