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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 09, 2025

"Insights on Radio Royalties, Glastonbury Controversy, and Music Industry Updates"

This newsletter is about the push for a radio royalty for sound recordings in the US, Kneecap's controversial performance at Glastonbury, ESPN featuring Lil Wayne's upcoming album in NBA Finals promo, the adoption of Chappell Roan's song by the Edmonton Oilers, the release of early live recordings of Sly & the Family Stone, KATSEYE's remix of their hit song "Gnarly," Morgan Wallen's success on the ARIA Charts, the BBC's decision to keep Kneecap in their Glastonbury coverage, and Massive Attack criticizing Co-op Live for a sponsorship deal with Barclays.

Legal: 0.9: 2025-06-05: If Congress forces AM radio into every car, it should also force AM radio to pay artists, says open letter to US lawmakers Legal: 0.85: 2025-06-05: New Business and Brand Development // Erased Tapes Music (London)
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 05, 2025

"Music Industry News: Eminem vs. Meta, Taylor Swift's Masters, Pusha T's Exit, & more!"

This newsletter is about a wide range of topics in the music industry, from Eminem's copyright lawsuit against Meta to Taylor Swift's acquisition of her master recordings, Pusha T's split from G.O.O.D. Music, Addison Rae's transition to a music career, and the criminal case against the operator of Yout. There is also a search for an iconic guitar from the Back to the Future film, highlighting its significance in pop culture.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-06-03: Eminem publisher sues Meta in “another case of a trillion dollar company” exploiting artists for “obscene monetary benefit” Legal: 0.9: 2025-06-02: AI and new technology top the agenda at CISAC’s General Assembly in Sofia
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 02, 2025

"Empowering Artists: Ownership Wins, Updates on Industry Battles, and More"

This newsletter is about artists reclaiming ownership of their music, with articles covering John Fogerty releasing a new album to celebrate regaining control over his catalog, Taylor Swift purchasing her masters back from Shamrock Capital, and CISAC's priorities for advocating for creators' rights. It also includes updates on the US music industry's battle against online piracy, Rihanna's father's passing, Cardi B's divorce drama with Offset, Selena Gomez's support for Taylor Swift, Zak Starkey's departure from The Who, and Dean Ormston's appointment as Chair of CISAC's Board of Directors.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-29: John Fogerty Reclaims Creedence Songs With New ‘John’s Version’ Recordings Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-30: Taylor Swift Fans Are Full of Emotions After She Buys Back Her Masters: ‘Taylor ALWAYS Wins’
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on May 29, 2025

"Latest Music News: Apple vs Musi, Metallica's 20x Platinum, SEVENTEEN's Plans, Teddy Swims' Record, Kneecap Controversy"

This newsletter is about the legal battle between Apple and the music app Musi, Metallica's "The Black Album" achieving 20x platinum certification, SEVENTEEN's plans for individual music releases as most members prepare to enlist in the military, Teddy Swims breaking Billboard records with "Lose Control," and Kneecap accusing Israeli lobbyists of trying to silence them at festivals due to their support for Palestine.

Legal: 0.9: 2025-05-28: We are just another victim in the shameful lineage of Apple intimidation and bullying, cries Musi Legal: 0.85: 2025-05-27: Lambeth Council magics up new paperwork in Brockwell Live spat, but NIMBYs are still not satisfied
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on May 26, 2025

"Stay Informed: Copyright Protection Updates in Music Industry and Legal Battles"

This newsletter is about various legal and industry developments related to copyright protection and intellectual property. It covers updates on Spotify's iOS app, legal battles faced by K-pop group NewJeans, controversies regarding artists like Ye (Kanye West) and Kneecap, and the lawsuit filed by Shira Perlmutter against President Donald Trump. Key takeaways focus on the importance of protecting creators' rights and fair compensation.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-23: Donald Trump sued by US Copyright Office Director over ‘blatantly unlawful’ firing - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-22: 2025 Annual Report
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on May 22, 2025

"Music Industry News: Acquisitions, Legal Battles, Hiring Updates, and Artist Rights Advocacy"

This newsletter is about recent developments in the music industry, including Global Talent Services (GTS) acquiring Latin music management company RLM to enhance artist services, Ed Sheeran's ongoing legal battle over copyright infringement with Marvin Gaye's song, and the controversy surrounding festivals in Brockwell Park. Additionally, Universal Music Group is hiring a Vice President to combat streaming and copyright fraud, while Salt-N-Pepa is suing UMG to regain ownership of their master recordings. Megan Thee Stallion addressed claims from Tory Lanez' legal team regarding the shooting incident, and ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus urged European lawmakers to protect creators' rights in the AI era.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-20: Salt-N-Pepa sue Universal Music over ownership of master recordings - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-20: Megan Thee Stallion Slams Claim About New Evidence in Tory Lanez Shooting Case, Calls Him a ‘Demon’
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on May 19, 2025

"Music Industry Updates: Bulgaria's Private Copying, New Monetization Platform, Catalog Acquisition, Legal Issues"

This newsletter is about various developments in the music industry, including advocating for a private copying system in Bulgaria, the launch of a content monetization platform TTIKR by Poo Bear, Reservoir Media's acquisition of the Musicraft Entertainment catalog, legal issues surrounding rap lyrics, and the evolution of breakthrough success for artists in the current music landscape.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-16: Doechii’s ‘Anxiety’ Ascends to No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay Chart Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-15: Producer Poo Bear launches TTIKR content monetization platform app - Music Business Worldwide
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on May 15, 2025

"Art, Politics, Human Rights, and Tech Updates in This Newsletter"

This newsletter is about the intersection of art, politics, and human rights as highlighted by the controversy faced by bands such as Kneecap and The Murder Capital in displaying the Palestinian flag on stage. Additionally, it covers Concord's acquisition of Broadway Licensing Global, SoundCloud's updated terms regarding AI training, and the UK House of Lords' amendment requiring AI companies to disclose copyrighted materials used in training systems.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-13: Music publishers file amended lawsuit against AI firm Anthropic, which they say ‘bolsters the case’ over company’s ‘unauthorized use of song lyrics’ - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-12: Elton John, Paul McCartney among artists urging UK government to ‘protect copyright in the age of AI’ - Music Business Worldwide
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on May 12, 2025

"Updates on Suno AI Music, Copyright Lawsuits, Financial Results & Industry News"

This newsletter is about updates to Suno, an AI music generator, including improvements to vocal quality and longer song lengths for paid subscribers. It also discusses copyright lawsuits against Suno, a motion to dismiss Drake's defamation lawsuit by Universal Music Group, and financial results of Warner Music Group for Q1 2025. Additionally, the newsletter covers the UK's Data Bill, a public inquiry into unfair practices in the live concert industry by the US Department of Justice, Ye's controversial new song, disputes over livestreaming albums, and allegations in Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music. It also mentions a documentary featuring Wu-Tang's performance with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and the firing of US Register Of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-11: Donald Trump fires top US copyright official – sending concerning message over music and AI Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-09: ‘A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre’: How to Watch the Concert Documentary Online
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on May 08, 2025

Legal Battles and Controversies in Music Industry: Latest Updates and Scandals

This newsletter is about various legal battles and controversies in the music industry, including Beyoncé replacing a venue in her visuals, Jimmy Page being sued for copyright infringement, a lawsuit between authors and Meta, a lawsuit against artist Bakar, and investigations into unfair practices in the live concert industry. It also covers Eslabon Armado's upcoming performance in Mexico and the legal issues faced by Los Alegres del Barranco for allegedly advocating crime in their music.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-07: ‘We need a change in approach to ensure songwriters are fairly remunerated for music that hugely enhances the gaming experience.’ - Music Business Worldwide Legal: 0.95: 2025-05-06: “I just don't understand how that can be fair use”, says judge in Meta AI trial
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