Yeasayer’s Black Panther copyright-infringement lawsuit against The Weeknd has officially drawn to a close, with The Weeknd assuming no liability in the matter. Digital Music News was first to report on the high-profile complaint back in February, when…
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NetEase Tees Up $2.7 Billion Hong Kong Stock Offering
Chinese tech company and Tencent competitor NetEase is moving forward with plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on Hong Kong’s stock market. NetEase officials announced the IPO’s details in an official release, which was shared with Digital…
Spotify Moves to Seal Court Documents In Eminem, Kobalt Royalty Battle
Yesterday, Digital Music News was first to report that Spotify had filed a third-party complaint against Kobalt Music Publishing as part of its ongoing legal battle with Eminem publisher Eight Mile Style. Now, the leading music streaming service has mo…
Sosa Entertainment Moves for Default Judgment Against Spotify
Indie label Sosa Entertainment has applied to receive a default judgment against leading music streaming platform Spotify, which it began suing in November of last year for allegedly underpaying royalties. Sosa Entertainment‘s filing emerged this…
Spotify Litigates Against Kobalt Music Publishing Over Eminem Claims
Leading music streaming platform Spotify is litigating against Kobalt Music Publishing in its long-running lawsuit with Eminem publisher Eight Mile Style. The Stockholm-based company named Kobalt Music Publishing in a third-party complaint – suggesting…
In the Wake of Nationwide Chaos, UMG Chief Lucian Grainge Creates Social Justice Task Force
In the wake of nationwide chaos stemming from protests over the death of George Floyd, Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge has created a social justice task force. The 60-year-old Grainge announced his plans via an in-house memo, which Digital Mus…
Justin Timberlake Faces Right Wing Backlash After Offering to Bail Out Protesters
Yesterday, Digital Music News was first to report that Justin Timberlake was among the many artists and entertainment industry professionals who had donated to the Minneapolis Freedom Fund, which is paying protesters’ bail costs. Now, the 39-year-old i…
Lil Nas X, Harry Styles, Kehlani, Other Musicians Donate to Minnesota Freedom Fund to Bail Out Protesters
A number of well-known artists and entertainment industry professionals, including Lil Nas X, Harry Styles, and Halsey, have donated to the Minneapolis Freedom Fund, a charity that covers bail costs for those who cannot afford them. On its website, the…
Music Industry Calls for ‘Black Out Tuesday’ to Protest Police Violence
Across the music industry, high-profile record labels and companies are voicing their intention to suspend operations in recognition of “Black Out Tuesday,” as part of a larger effort to raise awareness of fatal attacks against unarmed African American…
Killer Mike: ‘Black People Must Embrace the Second Amendment’
Run the Jewels member Michael Render (commonly known as Killer Mike) has penned a firmly worded op-ed that encourages African Americans to legally purchase firearms to protect themselves, particularly against police brutality. Michael Render published …