Charter Communications has filed a motion to dismiss the vicarious liability claims in a recent lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by the RIAA on behalf of major record labels, alleges that Charter does nothing to dissuade pirates. After BMG successfully won …
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R. Kelly’s Former Manager Indicted for “Making Terroristic Threats” Against Alleged Sex Slave’s Father
Yesterday, at his arraignment in Cook County, Illinois, R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to 11 new charges of sexual assault against a minor. Prosecutors had hit the embattled R&B singer with four counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, three coun…
BTS Agency Big Hit Entertainment Valued at More than $1 Billion
Not only is K-pop band BTS hitting it big, but so is the agency that represents them. Just recently, Big Hit Entertainment was valued at more than $1 billion — on the low end. The Hyundai Research Institute has estimated that Big Hit was worth somewher…
After Failing to Successful Heal From Plastic Surgery, Cardi B Cancels Parklife Festival Set
Cardi B has abruptly pulled out of the Parklife Festival in Manchester, England. Speaking to disappointed fans on the music event’s Twitter account, organizers explained, “We have just been notified that Cardi B will be unable to perform this weekend.”…
Two Entertainment Lawyers Slam Dan Reed’s ‘Leaving Neverland’ as a “Form of Racism”
Shortly after the start of the New Year, the Sundance Film Festival added a last-minute addition to its lineup. Leaving Neverland, a documentary directed by Dan Reed, highlights the story of two Michael Jackson victims – Wade Robson and James Safechuck…
Thematic Surpasses 1 Billion ‘Demonetization-Free’ Song Plays for Repped Artists
The LA-based Thematic is built on a simple premise: ‘demonetization-free’ licensing for content creators on platforms like YouTube in exchange for artist and song promotion. Now, in its public beta alone, Thematic, a company focused on enabling music a…
The Week’s Top U.S. Festivals & Tours, Presented by SeatGeek
The most popular concert tickets, tour stops, and artists around the country, through Wednesday, June 5. Welcome to our weekly report on the world of live music, based on exclusive data from SeatGeek, a ticketing platform that enables fans to buy and s…
Bandzoogle Adds Commission-Free Crowdfunding for Musicians
Celebrating their 15th anniversary, music website platform Bandzoogle has added a new crowdfunding template to its commission-free sales tools. The following article comes from Bandzoogle, a proud partner of DMN. The template automatically populates a …
Kanye West and Kid Cudi Cite Firein Copyright Infringement Case, Citing Fair Use
Last March, actor Ronald Oslin Bobb-Semple filed a lawsuit against Kanye West, Kid Cudi, and Ty Dolla Sign. Filed at the United States District Court for the Central District of California, he claimed the artists, along with their collaborators, allege…
U.S. Department of Justice Opens a Formal Inquiry Into ASCAP & BMI Consent Decrees
The DOJ is now taking a look at 1940s-era regulations that heavily restrict music publishers and songwriters. The U.S. Department of Justice is now taking a formal look into consent decrees that dictate pricing and other practices for public performanc…