U.S. District Court Judge Beth Bloom has awarded Apple Corps. $77 million in damages from an unlicensed merchandise lawsuit pertaining to Beatles gear. Apple Corps. sued 77 individuals and small businesses that were found selling unauthorized Beatles …
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Spotify Remains M.I.A. In South Korea — But That Could Change This Year
According to a Seoul-based news outlet, Spotify is set to further its global presence by entering the South Korean market. Though more than 275 million people actively use Spotify (including 124 million premium subscribers and 153 million free-version …
Rick James Accused of Rape — 15 Years After His Death
A woman who claims to have been raped by Rick James in 1979 is suing his estate for damages. The woman’s identity has not yet been publicly revealed, and the alleged incident is said to have taken place at a group home when the woman was 15 years old. …
Time for a DMCA Overhaul? Congressional Hearings Commence on Capitol Hill
Congress may be turning its attention to a DMCA overhaul as part of a bipartisan effort to reign in the influence and reach of leading tech companies and social media platforms. Bill Clinton signed the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) into law …
Federal Judge Allows Global Music Rights, Major Radio Stations to Air Their Antitrust Grievances
The legal battle between Global Music Rights (GMR) and the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) has taken another interesting turn, as a federal judge has allowed each of their antitrust lawsuits to proceed. GMR had been attempting to dismiss the RMLC’…
Original Masters Belonging to Nirvana, Soundgarden, Elton John, Peter Frampton Destroyed In Universal Studios Fire, Universal Music Confirms
In a recent court filing from the ongoing lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), additional light was shed on the extent of the damage caused by the 2008 Universal Studios fire. Many masters, including those of Slayer, Soundgarden, Michael McDona…
The Vinyl Alliance Officially Responds to the Apollo Masters Fire
The Vinyl Alliance releases a forward-thinking statement on the Apollo Masters Fire. The Vinyl Alliance, a vinyl records advocacy group comprised of several industry organizations, has released an official statement regarding the fire that recently des…
R. Kelly Faces New Federal Indictment for Sexually Abusing a Minor
Federal prosecutors in Chicago have charged R. Kelly with several additional crimes stemming from his alleged sexual abuse of a minor between 1997 and 2001. Few details have been made available concerning the specific nature of the charges, but R. Kel…
Billie Eilish Officially Releases the Next James Bond Theme Song, “No Time to Die”
The long-awaited James Bond theme song from Billie Eilish has been released. “No Time to Die” is available on YouTube and most streaming services. The four-minute track will be prominently featured in the upcoming 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die. …
Aloe Blacc Inks Global Recording Pact With BMG — New Album This Year
BMG has inked Aloe Blacc to a multiyear recording agreement, with content releasing immediately. As part of the new deal, Blacc released a single, “I Do,” from his upcoming, currently unnamed fourth album. The track and its corresponding vi…