by Caila | Nov 5, 2024 | Music & Industry
Universal Music Group has filed a $500 million lawsuit against Believe and Tunecore for ‘rampant piracy’ and copyright infringement. Here’s the most recent updates. Universal Music Group (UMG), together with its subsidiaries UMG Recordings, Capitol...
by Caila | Nov 5, 2024 | Music & Industry
Young Thug met T.I. shortly after his release from prison over the weekend. The two collaborated to create a short movie celebrating Thug’s liberation, which is the first time fans have seen him since he was released. “Back,” Thug stated in the...
by Caila | Nov 4, 2024 | Music & Industry
According to an appeals court, Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” is not sufficiently similar to Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” to warrant copyright protection. In his ongoing fight against a copyright infringement action over...
by Caila | Nov 4, 2024 | Music & Industry
Young Thug was eventually released from prison yesterday after accepting a plea agreement following a protracted and difficult trial. In addition to several additional release restrictions, the rapper was returned home with a 15-year probationary period. His peers are...
by Caila | Nov 1, 2024 | Music & Industry
Egyptian legend Amr Diab enters into an exclusive multi-album deal with Sony Music, which also purchases his discography. Amr Diab, a legend in Middle Eastern music, recently signed an exclusive deal with Sony Music Entertainment Middle East that includes a...
by Caila | Oct 30, 2024 | Music & Industry
The song “No Guidance” has led to a copyright infringement and defamation lawsuit against Chris Brown, Drake, Sony Music, and YouTube. For his song “No Guidance,” Chris Brown has been hit with a $5 million copyright infringement and defamation...
