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Newsletter for Legal created at November 03, 2025 06:50

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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.

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Universal has settled its lawsuit with Udio, and signed AI deals with Udio and Stability 0.9 Complete Music Update (CMU) 0 0
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AI Artist Xania Monet Debuts on Adult R&B Airplay — a Radio Chart Breakthrough 0.9 Billboard 0 0
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Kesha Shows Support for NewJeans After K-Pop Group Loses ADOR Lawsuit: ‘My Heart Is With You’ 0.85 Billboard 0 0
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Streaming services don’t want French language quotas in Québec 0.85 Complete Music Update (CMU) 0 0
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Here’s What The Alchemist Has to Say About No Rap Songs Being in Hot 100 Top 40 for First Time Since 1990 0.85 Billboard 0 0
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New Juan Gabriel Docuseries Immerses the Viewer in ‘The Private and Public Figure’ 0.85 Billboard 0 0
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Cam’ron accuses J Cole of reneging on verse swap deal 0.85 Complete Music Update (CMU) 0 0
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SoundCloud, Bandsintown and Distrokid all launch new tools for independent artists 0.85 Complete Music Update (CMU) 0 0
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Offset Seemingly Takes Shots at Cardi B & Stefon Diggs’ Relationship in New Song: ‘How You Married & Still Giving Birth’ 0.75 Billboard 0 0
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Selena Gomez Raises $600,000 for Mental Health Services With Help From Laufey & The Marías 0.75 Billboard 0 0
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