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The Internet Archive and the major labels are discussing a possible settlement in their Great 78 Project copyright infringement battle. Photo Credit: Mick Haupt Multiple years and twists later, the major labels’ copyright infringement lawsuit against the Internet Archive looks to be trending towards a resolution. That’s according to the litigants themselves, which just recently requested a 30-day stay in the case. The presiding judge promptly approved the sought pause, and as a result, we sho

Kevin Liles, who’s taken a step towards officially seeking the dismissal of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by a Jane Doe plaintiff. Photo Credit: Maryland GovPics Universal Music Group (UMG) and 300 Entertainment co-founder Kevin Liles are taking steps to seek the dismissal of a Jane Doe accuser’s sexual assault lawsuit. The major label and the former Warner Music higher-up (who was an exec with UMG’s Def Jam as well as the overarching Island Def Jam in the 90s and early 2000s) ma

Photo Credit: Edison Research A new study from Edison Research finds ad-supported streaming has more listeners than its paid, ad-free counterparts. For decades, music on the radio was the most accessible and free way to listen to music. But radio stations have traditionally been supported by ads, so listeners were well accustomed to hearing them between songs. The only way to get an “ad-free” experience was by purchasing an album on vinyl, tape, or CD. These days, thanks to streaming services

The Korean National Police Agency in Seoul. Photo Credit: Gohsuke Takama A step towards reconciliation? Despite its contractual dispute with NewJeans, Hybe’s Ador is bringing out the legal guns to protect the girl group from online harassment. Ador disclosed as much in a lengthy social media post, claiming at the outset that “malicious” comments targeting K-pop artists have seen a “significant escalation” as of late. Said comments include but aren’t limited to appearance-related criticism, “f

Photo Credit: Miami Worldcenter Downtown Miami’s cultural landscape is about to reach new heights as Miami Worldcenter celebrates its grand opening. The $6 billion mixed-use destination will celebrate with a free, star-studded concert and block party on May 22. The event is a showcase of international talent and a testament to Miami’s growing stature as a global music and entertainment hub. The evening’s programming will kick off with Lee Greenwood singing “God Bless the U.S.A.” to set a patri

A live performance from Fatherson, one of the acts signed to Easy Life Records. Along with several other Easy Life entities, the label has been majority-acquired by All Things Considered. Photo Credit: Paul Hudson All Things Considered (ATC) has acquired a majority interest in Jamie Osman’s Easy Life Entertainment management company and label. London-headquartered All Things Considered revealed the purchase in a brief release this morning. Per the buyer, which has closed a number of acquisiti

Photo Credit: Goldenvoice Amazon Music is once again the exclusive livestream partner for Goldenvoice’s Stagecoach festival. This year’s sold-out festival is taking place April 25-27 in Indio, California. Fans from around the world will be able to enjoy sets from country music’s biggest artists from the comfort of their own homes, including riveting sets from artists like Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Lana Del Rey, Carly Pearce, Brothers Osborne, Nelly, Creed, Dasha, Sturgill Simpson, Ba

TikTok USA, circa 2025 (Photo: TCY) Months after ‘the ban,’ there’s no telling what happens to TikTok next in the US. After inching oh-so-close to a deal to secure TikTok in the US, China apparently pressed hard pause on the arrangement following Trump’s tariff slap. So what does that mean for the music industry? If you love uncertainty, this one’s for you. Trump is now extending the ban by another 75 days, though a hard clock is now ticking on a deal that was apparently 99% done. Congression

Apple is keeping TikTok on the App Store as the forced-sale saga continues to unfold. Photo Credit: Solen Feyissa Despite the absence of a confirmed deal for TikTok’s U.S. operations, Apple is reportedly keeping the app on its App Store – at least for the time being. This latest development in the TikTok divestment saga follows strong indications of a sale agreement. Last week, just days ahead of the (already-extended) cutoff for ByteDance to find a buyer for TikTok U.S., VP Vance communicated

Photo Credit: Windows Apple Music now offers Dolby Atmos playback on Windows, upping its support of devices outside the ecosystem. The strategy makes sense to capitalize for Apple’s Services division—main competitor Spotify’s high-fidelity audio offering is still MIA. Dolby Atmos is a surround-sound audio format that allows music to be heard in an immersive, three-dimensional audio experience. The feature was added to Apple Music for Windows in a recent update—which will require a PC and headp

ASCAP and BMI have officially responded to the Copyright Office’s performing rights inquiry, which was set in motion after lawmakers raised transparency concerns last year. We covered those concerns – extending to the accuracy of public performance payments, the “increased costs and burdens imposed on licensees,” and more – back in September 2024. Then, the Copyright Office in February 2025 kicked off the mentioned inquiry and set an April 11th deadline for comments. Unsurprisingly, ASCAP and

Photo Credit: Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix Atlantic Records and Hard Rock International are curating the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix with chart-topping EDM artists heading the bill. South Florida Motorsports (SFM), organizers of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, have announced along with founding partner and music lineup curator Hard Rock International and Atlantic Records, a weekend filled with live music and entertainment for the event’s fourth year. Taking place from May 2-

Photo: Joshua Sortino As someone who has spent years navigating the complexities of digital music, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for rightsholders to take control of their content and data. The ability to manage your assets independently isn’t just a matter of convenience – it’s a strategic advantage that unlocks new opportunities, reduces operational headaches and gives you the flexibility to work with the best partners for your needs. In an increasingly complex digital landscape, dire

Photo Credit: Rory Kramer Blink-182 is set to hit the road again after their blockbuster 2024 tour. Mark Hoppus, Tom Delonge, and Travis Barker have announced their ‘Missionary Impossible’ tour supporting the release of their latest album, One More Time…. This is the first album in over a decade that features the original trio back in the studio. The upcoming shows will lean into Blink-182’s punk roots, with a setlist packed with classics spanning their entire catalog. The multi-city trek is p

Photo Credit: Clem Burke by Blondie Clem Burke, the drummer for Blondie, has died after privately battling cancer. He was 70 years old. Blondie, the iconic New York City rock band founded by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein in 1974, announced Burke’s passing on social media. “It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer,” wrote the band. “Clem was not just a drummer. He was the h

Photo Credit: Blue Origin Celebrities and the hoi polloi are laying into the all-female space tourist crew that Blue Origin sent on an 11 minute journey this week. Katy Perry has been a particular target of ire due to her comments before and after takeoff. Celebrities including Olivia Munn, Emily Ratajkowski, Olivia Wilde, and Amy Schumer all took their shots at the stunt. Olivia Munn’s comments didn’t mince words stating: “What’s the point? Is it historic that you guys are going on a ride? Th

Photo Credit: Post Malone’s set at Bonnaroo 2024 by Taylor Regulski Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival announces the complete schedule for this year’s edition, kicking off June 12-15 in Manchester, Tennessee. A timeline peek at this year’s lineup is also included. Bonnaroo 2025 will boast an assortment of highlights over its four unforgettable nights. Spanning multiple main stage performances on Thursday, June 12 — including a headline set by Luke Combs, Bonnaroo’s first country headliner, thr

Photo Credit: Bruce Springsteen by Takahiro Kyono / CC by 2.0 Bruce Springsteen announces a box set of seven “lost albums,” totaling 83 songs. The collection, Tracks II: The Lost Albums, releases on June 27. It’s about to be a big year for Bruce Springsteen fans. The Boss is set to release a box set featuring some of his previously unreleased music. Tracks II: The Lost Albums drops on June 27, containing 83 songs recorded across four decades, 74 of which have never been officially released. T

Photo Credit: David Shankbone / CC by 3.0 Cassie Ventura is set to testify against her former partner Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs using her real name instead of the ‘Victim 1’ designation. She will tell the court about her relationship with the rap mogul during his upcoming trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. She is one of four victims who are set to testify in court at Comb’s trial—and the first to make public allegations against the rap mogul. Ventura sued Diddy in November 2023 for wh

Photo Credit: Nik Trump’s broad-ranging tariffs may have ultimately delayed a TikTok deal, leading to the latest 75-day extension to make room for more negotiations. The Trump administration sounded confident that it was nearing a deal for TikTok’s operations to be spun off in the US into another company owned by a majority of American investors. But that deal seems to have been shuttered by Beijing at the eleventh hour in the face of Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs, including against China. Acc

Photo Credit: Lady Gaga by Justin Higuchi / CC by 2.0 Coachella 2025 is right around the corner, and there’s still time to plan a trip. Here’s how to score last-minute tickets, parking, lodging, and more. Coachella’s Weekend 1 kicks off on Friday, and this year’s edition of the much-beloved festival features headliners Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, and Post Malone. Other performers include The Misfits, Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, Japanese Breakfast, and many more set to play in

Photo Credit: Creators Corp. Coachella has teamed up with UGC game studio Creators Corp. for a new Fortnite Creative game called Coachella Pillars. The multiplayer showdown launched today and transports players to the Coachella Canvas in a music-fueled competition. Suspended above the festival grounds, 2-12 players will stand atop Pillars of Sounds, attempting to knock each other off within spaces inspired by the festival’s environment—all set to a backdrop of the festival’s music. The map fea

Photo Credit: sachoben / CC by 2.0 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is right around the corner, and tickets are still available — some for less than face value. The annual Coachella festival is almost here, and would-be attendees still have opportunities to snag tickets. Like last year, tickets for the 2025 edition haven’t sold quickly, and tickets for Weekend 2 are still available at the time of writing. In previous years, tickets for both weekends sold out within hours or sometimes

Photo Credit: Karol G by Junta de Andalucia / CC by 2.0 A high court in Colombia rules that Karol G and J Balvin’s track “+57” violated the rights of children due to lyrics that ‘sexualized’ minors. A Colombian high court has ordered Karol G, J Balvin, and several other reggaeton artists who helped record the song last year, including Feid, DFZM, and Maluma, to refrain from publishing music that violates the rights of minors. The 14-page ruling determined that the song did, in fact, violate t

Photo Credit: Nelly by Adam Bielawski / CC by 3.0 The last St. Lunatics member who was still suing Nelly for copyright infringement has dropped his lawsuit. But this battle may not be over yet. St. Lunatics member Ali Jones has dropped the lawsuit the group filed against former member Nelly last year. The filing claimed the group never received proper credit or royalties for Nelly’s 2000 album, Country Grammar. The rest of the group — Murphy Lee, Kyjuan, and City Spud — all dropped out of the