According to Apple CEO Tim Cook, and unlike Facebook and Google, the Cupertino tech giant doesn’t focus on gathering and using consumers’ personal information for advertising. On the contrary, a massive billboard in Las Vegas boastfully proclaims, “Wha…
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American Federation of Musicians Confirms “Painful” Pension Fund Cuts for Existing Members
Around 20,000 members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) will soon see a reduction in their retirement pay. This comes after the musicians union confirmed its pension fund has reached a “critical and declining” status. The AFM will reduce p…
The RIAA, Music Canada, and IFPI Successfully Shut Down Pirate Cyberlocker DBR
Several weeks ago, the RIAA managed to take down YouTubNow, a major YouTube stream-ripper, with just a subpoena. Shortly after the major music organization’s court filing, the website, which boasted about its “powerful” service, went down. Spinning the…
Amadeus Code Receives $1.8 Million in Series A Funding
According to a new study set to go live tomorrow, music fans and consumers can’t distinguish between music created by artificial intelligence and music created by humans. Testing panelists with music composed by AI versus stock music across 10 ‘diverse…
Chris Brown Skips Police Summons in France Over Sexual Assault Charges
Earlier this year, a Parisian concertgoer accused Chris Brown of rape. According to the unnamed 24-year-old woman, the embattled rapper assaulted her at Le Crystal, a local club. The incident allegedly happened on the evening/early morning of January …
Sony Music Inks Distribution Deal With Two Hip-Hop Indie Labels – Selfmade and Divine
Sony Music has just made a major deal in Germany. The major record label has signed a major deal to distribute two hip-hop indie labels’ respective catalogs. Selfmade Records and Division’s catalogs include nine No. 1 albums. In addition, the agreemen…
Hipgnosis Acquires Ari Levine’s Catalog as One Media iP Acquires Cole Taylor’s Catalog
Shortly after confirming a new $185 million funding milestone last month, Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd (HSF) acquired yet another key catalog. Just last week, the music IP company completely acquired the full rights to Jamie Scott’s cata…
Iggy Azalea Plans Criminal Charges Over Topless Photo Leaks
Three years ago, and as part of a photo shoot with GQ Australia, Iggy Azalea agreed to have several topless photos snapped. Shot by Nino Muñoz, Azalea explained why. “A lot of high profile women have shot covers for GQ with a strategically placed hand,…
Ed Sheeran Reportedly on Track to Become a Billionaire Before Turning 30
According to a new report, Ed Sheeran will soon join the Billionaires club. Over the next two years, the 28-year-old English pop star reportedly remains on track to become a billionaire. This year, his current tour will net Sheeran over £100million ($1…
A Lone Business Subscriber Challenges Cox Communication’s Disclosure Agreement with the RIAA
Earlier this month, Cox Communications and the RIAA reached an astonishing agreement. The internet service provider, which has suffered multiple defeats against the music industry in court – including a $25 million payout to BMG – submitted a proposed …