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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on September 11, 2025

"Legal battles and industry updates: $1.5B copyright settlement, rapper TV series, and more"

This newsletter is about legal battles and developments in the music and entertainment industry, including a $1.5 billion settlement deal for copyright infringement, rapper 50 Cent purchasing the rights to a film for a TV series, SoundExchange appealing a ruling against Sirius XM, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard making their music available for download on Bandcamp. It also covers the sequel to "This is Spinal Tap," support for Cox Communications in a music piracy case, the MTV Video Music Awards struggles, the development of a musical stage adaptation of Fyre Festival, and GloRilla's success on the Billboard charts.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-09-08: Anthropic will pay authors $1.5 billion to settle AI copyright case Legal: 0.95: 2025-09-07: Anthropic will Autor:innen 1,5 Milliarden Dollar zahlen
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on September 08, 2025

"Music News Update: Neil Young's protest song, Taylor Swift exclusives, and industry investigations"

This newsletter is about various music-related news, including Neil Young's new protest song criticizing President Trump, Target's exclusive CD editions of Taylor Swift's upcoming album, and the passing of Mark Volman, a founding member of The Turtles. Additionally, it covers the European Commission's investigation into Universal Music's deal with Downtown Music, Kees van Weijen's call for the EU to block the acquisition, and a US court allowing an antitrust lawsuit by LyricFind against Musixmatch to proceed.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-09-04: Stimme durch Persönlichkeitsrecht geschützt Legal: 0.9: 2025-09-04: Neil Young Drops Trump-Dissing, Anti-Authoritarian Single ‘Big Crime’: ‘Got To Get the Fascists Out’
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on September 04, 2025

Music Industry News Update: Polaris Closure, Sting Royalties Dispute, Warner CEO Departure

This newsletter is about the shutdown of the joint venture digital licensing hub Polaris by Nordic collecting societies Koda, Tono, and Teosto, the royalties dispute between Sting and his former Police bandmates, the departure of Warner Music UK CEO Tony Harlow, sombr's song "Undressed" reaching the top spot on Billboard's charts, Warner Music UK labels aligning with their US counterparts, Sony Music Australia facing a media scandal over corporate culture, Cox Communications urging the US Supreme Court to overturn a piracy judgment, and Paris Jackson distancing herself from an upcoming Michael Jackson biopic due to inaccuracies in the script and Young Thug's alleged leaked jail phone calls about paying for streams to help Gunna's album reach No. 1.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-09-02: Nordic licensing hub Polaris to shut down due to ‘evolving market conditions’ Legal: 0.9: 2025-09-03: Sting owes us £1.5m from 1970s song split deal, say former bandmates
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on September 01, 2025

Music Industry News: Royalty Battles, Album Releases, Controversies, and Partnerships

This newsletter is about various music industry news, including legal battles over royalties, new album releases, controversial comments made by artists, and strategic partnerships between streaming platforms. It covers topics such as Benson Boone's merchandise business partner taking legal action against bootleggers, Sting being sued by his former Police bandmates, Coyle Girelli's collaboration with Mac Davis on an album, Betty Who's apology for insensitive remarks, Hayley Williams' unique album release strategy, and Snoop Dogg's controversial comments on LGBTQ+ representation.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-08-29: Sony’s merch division seeks court order banning sale of Benson Boone knock-offs Legal: 0.9: 2025-08-28: Sting Is Reportedly Being Sued By His Police Bandmates Over Missing Royalties
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on August 28, 2025

Legal Disputes, Settlements & Lawsuits in Music Industry - Newsletter Highlights

This newsletter is about legal disputes in the music industry, including a settlement between Anthropic and authors over copyright infringement, Cradle of Filth guitarist Marek Šmerda leaving the band, Universal Music's lawsuit dismissal against Salt N Pepa, and Kneecap canceling US shows due to visa issues and legal troubles. It also covers Abercrombie & Fitch's expanded NFL collection, concerns from the German Photo Council over AI companies exploiting creators' works, a workplace dispute for The Wiggles' former CEO, Radiohead's resurgence on the Billboard Hot 100, and Ye clarifying a hacked Instagram account related to the YZY Money meme coin launch.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-08-27: Anthropic settles legal dispute with authors - in a deal that could be influential in other AI copyright disputes Legal: 0.9: 2025-08-27: Fired Cradle of Filth Guitarist Ashok Blasts Band, Calls Unreleased Ed Sheeran Collab ‘Foolish Clown Antics’
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on August 25, 2025

"Music Industry Legal Updates: Supertramp Royalties Dispute to Spotify Struggles - Subscribe now!"

This newsletter is about various legal and industry news in the music world. It covers topics such as a royalties dispute between former members of Supertramp, Paul Weller's legal action against his former accountants over his views on the Gaza conflict, The Last Dinner Party's withdrawal from a festival in protest of censorship, Spotify's commitment to open an office in Turkey, a job opening at a law firm, Spotify's struggles with its ad business, Drake's exclusive merch drop on Amazon, Guitar Center's guitars inspired by Freaky Friday, Patti Smith's re-release of "Horses" for its 50th anniversary, and Khamari's release of his sophomore album after parting ways with RCA.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-08-22: Supertramp songwriter must continue to share publishing royalties with bandmates, US appeals court concludes Legal: 0.9: 2025-08-21: Paul Weller Takes Legal Action Against Accountants for ‘Discrimination’ Over Gaza Comments
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on August 21, 2025

"Music Industry Legal Updates: AI, BMI/ASCAP, Calvin Harris, Drake, Beyoncé, Ticket Reselling"

This newsletter is about recent legal developments in the music industry, including the implications of AI-generated music on copyright laws, agreements between BMI and ASCAP with US radio stations, Calvin Harris's decision not to release a collaboration with Miley Cyrus, and Drake's legal battle with Universal Music over Kendrick Lamar's diss track. Additionally, it covers artist Charley Crockett defending Beyoncé's country-inspired project and the FTC suing Key Investment Group for unfair ticket reselling practices. Lastly, it discusses Spotify's new feature allowing premium users to customize transitions between tracks on their playlists.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-08-18: Neue Sommerlektüre von Tim W. Dornis und Nicola Lucchi Legal: 0.95: 2025-08-20: BMI and ASCAP lock in higher royalty rates with US radio broadcasters
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on August 18, 2025

Recent Music Industry News Roundup: Kobalt, Neil Young, Cardi B, Megadeth, and More!

This newsletter is about various recent music industry news, including Kobalt's direct licensing deal with Spotify, Neil Young's decision to unfriend Facebook, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's boycott of Spotify, Ana Navarro urging Gloria Gaynor to decline a Kennedy Center honor from Trump, Crowded House's involvement in an AI-generated video hoax, Cardi B's new single and upcoming album, the Pinkfong 'Baby Shark' copyright ruling in South Korea, Nine Inch Nails scoring Disney's "Tron: Ares," Megadeth's final album and farewell tour announcement, and David Byrne's statement on a Talking Heads reunion.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-08-14: Kobalt strikes US direct licensing deal with Spotify Legal: 0.85: 2025-08-15: Neil Young Leaves Facebook Over ‘Unconscionable’ Chatbot Policies Allowing ‘Romantic’ Conversations With Children
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on August 14, 2025

Music Industry Legal Battles & Controversies: DSW, Congress, AI, Festivals, Drake, & More

This newsletter is about legal battles and controversies in the music industry, including DSW Shoe Warehouse facing a lawsuit from Sony Music for copyright infringement, US Congress members pressuring the Trump administration over Canada's Online Streaming Act, the Australian Independent Record Labels Association opposing a new copyright exception for AI companies, festivals facing backlash for owner investments in Israel, Kneecap being banned from Hungary for alleged anti-Semitic sentiments, Drake suing Universal Music and CEO Lucian Grainge for defamation, Jon Batiste criticizing CBS' decision to end The Late Show, music publishers seeking to amend a lawsuit against AI company Anthropic for copyright infringement, and controversy surrounding Marilyn Manson's performance in Mexico and Taylor Swift's upcoming album release "The Life of a Showgirl.

Legal: 0.95: 2025-08-12: Shoe shop TikTok spat escalates as Sony sues DSW over unlicensed music Legal: 0.9: 2025-08-11: US Republicans want Trump to use trade talk pressure to kill Canada’s streaming levy
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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on August 11, 2025

"Latest Music Industry News: Vinyl releases, legal disputes, and rising stars"

This newsletter is about recent music industry developments, featuring news on new vinyl releases by UMe and Frank Sinatra Enterprises, a legal dispute between SoundExchange and Sirius, a rising Dutch producer at Coachella, busking restrictions in London, Thomas Rhett's chart success, Netflix's K-pop film, independent artist Alexandra Kay's career, Salt N Pepa's legal battle, and Kourtney Kardashian's boat safety controversy. Also mentioned is the passing of Brandon Blackstock, former husband of Kelly Clarkson and Nashville music manager.

Legal: 0.9: 2025-08-08: Frank Sinatra’s 1960s Collabs With Count Basie & Duke Ellington to Be Reissued    Legal: 0.9: 2025-08-08: SoundExchange can’t sue Sirius in federal courts, says judge in royalties dispute
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