PSY has endured a nine-hour police interrogation in connection with alleged K-pop crimes. K-pop legend PSY was recently interrogated by South Korean police in connection with a comprehensive investigation of possible tax evasion, drug trafficking, pros…
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Spotify Settles Two Copyright Infringement Lawsuits With Initial Damages Exceeding $365 Million
In July 2017, prior to the enactment of the Music Modernization Act (MMA), Bluewater Services and songwriter Bob Gaudio filed massive copyright lawsuits against Spotify. Both cases dealt with a tricky part in music copyright – the mechanical license. I…
Eric Holder Allegedly Killed Nipsey Hussle After the Rapper Cautioned Him to “Take Care of” Snitching Rumors
Outside of the Nipsey Hussle’s clothing store on March 31st, 29-year-old gang member Eric Holder shot the legendary rapper to death. Hussle – real name Ermias Joseph Asghedom – had spent the afternoon signing autographs, taking photos alongside his fan…
Judge Refuses to Toss a Shocking $6.6 Million Verdict Against Yo Gotti
A judge in North Carolina has refused to dismiss a $6.6 million judgment against Yo Gotti — just for bailing on a deal. This comes a month after Forsyth Superior Court judge Todd Burke ruled against the rapper. He awarded the amount to Michael Terry. …
NMPA Files a Motion to Dismiss Peloton’s “Baseless Antitrust” Counterclaim
Several months ago, over ten music publishers, including the NMPA and Downtown Music Publishing, filed a $150 million lawsuit against Peloton. The fitness technology company was accused of skipping over critical synchronization licenses for its music-i…
OneRPM Files Bitter Lawsuit Against Rival CmdShft for Stealing Clients; CmdShft Countersues for Bullying Its Clients With Lawsuits
ONErpm has filed a lawsuit against CmdShft and its two co-founders, Sonny Findlay and CEO Jarrod Cooper. Filed at the Chancery Court for Davison County, Tennessee on April 16th, digital distributor ONErpm has accused CmdShft, a label boutique services …
Sonos Sues Bluesound for Patent Infringement — But What’s the End Game?
Sonos, the Santa Barbara-based maker of speakers and home-entertainment products, is suing Lensbrook Industries, the parent company of smart-speaker manufacturer Bluesound, for copyright infringement. Sonos filed the lawsuit in California, alleging tha…
Spotify Only Paid 0.5% on App Store Commissions to Apple for Premium Subscriptions
Several months ago, and with the help of Anghami and Deezer, Spotify formally lodged an antitrust complaint against Apple in the European Union. The Swedish music streaming company accused its rival of taking a 30% “fee” on the App Store. This, claime…
Gibson Sues Dean, Luna Guitars for Trademark Infringement & Counterfeiting
Gibson has filed a lawsuit against Armadillo Distribution Enterprises, the owner of Dean Guitars and Luna Guitars, for several alleged legal violations, including trademark infringement and trademark counterfeiting. The former charge is relatively co…
Cardi B Indicted On Felony Assault Charges In Queens Strip Club Brawl
Cardi B has been indicted on felony assault charges in connection to the brawl that took place at a Queens strip club last year. The Queens district attorney’s office refused to comment on the charges the 26-year-old rapper faces. Court records show th…