An ugly battle between Jay-Z’s TIDAL and the Prince Estate just got uglier. Prince was notoriously protective of his copyright before he died. Now, his estate is picking up the slack — and doggedly pursuing anyone who violates Prince’s IP….
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Jay-Z Threatens to Sue Digital Music News If We Don’t Change Our ‘4:44’ Tour Coverage
On Friday, we called Jay-Z’s ‘4:44’ tour a flop, citing massive unsold inventory and tickets dropping as low as $6. Now, Jay-Z’s attorneys are demanding that we rip that article down. Digital Music News thinks Jay-Z’s tou…
Son Asks Dad, ‘What Are You Doing On This Cardi B Album Cover?’
The answer to that question is now the subject of a $5 million lawsuit against rapper Cardi B. This is definitely one of the strangest lawsuits to surface in the music industry. And that’s saying something. So here’s what we know so far. …
Why Music Venues Should Ban Stage-Diving
Stage-diving: part of every awesome performance or a lawsuit waiting to happen? As an artist, you’ve probably been there. Sweat on your arms and forehead. Music maxed out on the speakers. Hundreds (if not thousands) of cheering fans screaming at the …
The Pirate Bay Just Defeated the Entire Nation of Sweden
Here’s what happened when the nation of Sweden tried to shut down thepiratebay.se. For years, international authorities have tried, and have utterly failed, to take down The Pirate Bay. In 2014, Swedish police raided the world’s most popular torr…
Frank Ocean’s Father Officially Wins the ‘#1 Asshole Dad’ Award
A California federal judge has ruled against Frank Ocean’s estranged father in a bitter defamation lawsuit. Ocean’s father left when the singer was a child — only to return with a vicious lawsuit. Last summer, following the tragic gay nightclub …
Yes, Wealthy People Can Finance Artist Careers! Here’s How to Structure ‘Artist Investment Agreements’
I’ve negotiated artist investment agreements ranging from $25,000 to $2.5 million. Here’s everything you need to know about them. The following comes from noted music industry attorney Steve Gordon. Gordon is the author of 11 Contracts That Every Artist, Songwriter and Producer Should Know. The last chapter of the book addresses investment deals. Introduction Early […]
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Rolling Stone Might Cancel Its Sale — Thanks to One Article from 2014
America’s most legendary music magazine has a huge skeleton in its closet. Now, Rolling Stone may be forced to suspend its sale. For those just tuning in… Rolling Stone magazine announced this week that it’s up for sale. Legendary founder Jann Wenner said he doesn’t want to rely on advertising going forward. Which is basically […]
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How To Get Your Copyrights Back From Your Label or Publisher
There’s a little known section in the US Copyright Act of 1976 enabling any copyright owner to get their rights back after 35 years. Meaning, if you wrote or released a song with a label or a publishing company after January 1st 1978, you can terminate your agreement and get all your rights back. It […]
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IRS Squeezing Whitney Houston’s Estate for $11 Million In Back Taxes
Lawyers for the Whitney Houston Estate are still attempting settle an $11 million IRS demand. But did Uncle Sam completely miscalculate the royalties? Whitney Houston sold a lot of records before her untimely death in 2012. Actually, she’s been selling a ton after her death, and the IRS wants their cut. That is, an $11 […]
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