Live Nation’s last-ditch effort to delay the DOJ’s antitrust trial has been shot down. The DOJ calls the motion “desperate” and says it’s legally flawed.
Live Nation tries to delay DOJ antitrust trial
Seeks to pause trial for an interlocutory appeal on two legal questions.
DOJ describes the motion as a “desperate plea” to avoid trial.
Jury selection still set for March 2 despite the delay request.
DOJ argues against Live Nation’s motion
Claims Live Nation’s appeal is statutorily barred under the Expediting Act.
DOJ says the motion is a delay tactic, not a valid legal challenge.
Contends that the issues raised are fact-heavy, not pure legal questions.
Live Nation’s arguments face strong DOJ opposition
DOJ rejects the idea that an...
Miley Cyrus pushes back against a lawsuit over "Flowers" claiming it copied "When I Was Your Man." Her team argues the comparison is flawed and that no copyright infringement exists.
Cyrus moves to end "Flowers" copyright lawsuit
Lawyers argue the lawsuit lacks solid grounds, pushing for dismissal.
The suit claims "Flowers" copied elements of Bruno Mars’ "When I Was Your Man."
Cyrus’ team says Tempo’s musicologist failed to research prior art.
Tempo's claims about "Flowers" and "When I Was Your Man"
Tempo points out pitch sequences and lyric similarities, but Cyrus says they’re unprotectable.
Lyrics about flowers and hand-holding are common breakup tropes.
Legal team calls these comparisons too abstract to be considered protected...
Shaboozey’s publishing deal with EMPIRE strengthens his creative control and amplifies his music success beyond recorded work.
Shaboozey signs publishing deal with EMPIRE
Deal expands Shaboozey’s partnership with EMPIRE, beyond just recordings.
Follows the success of his RIAA Diamond-certified single and Gold album.
Shaboozey made history as the first Black male artist to top both Billboard charts.
EMPIRE leadership highlights Shaboozey’s songwriting talent
Eric Hurt praises Shaboozey’s talent for writing compelling, story-driven songs.
Vinny Kumar emphasizes Shaboozey’s songwriting as the core of his success.
EMPIRE looks forward to supporting Shaboozey’s publishing on a global scale.
Shaboozey’s recent releases continue...
Sacem's partnership with EMRA is a game-changer for music rights in the UAE, marking the start of a new era for creator compensation.
Sacem signs landmark deal with EMRA
EMRA gets the UAE’s first-ever collective management license.
This deal ensures fair royalty collection and distribution in the UAE.
Creators benefit from a non-profit system with regulated management fees.
UAE's creative economy grows under Vision 2031
UAE's cultural industries contributed 3.5% to GDP in 2022.
The UAE aims to become a global creative hub by 2031.
The region saw a 22.8% YoY growth in music in 2024.
Sacem extends its influence in the Gulf
Has long been active in the Gulf region, supporting Arabic-language music.
Collaborates with IFPI and PPL to...
Sony Music Publishing’s new office in the Philippines is a major move for the company. Stephanie Ortiz takes charge, aiming to boost Filipino songwriting talent globally.
Stephanie Ortiz named General Manager of SMP Philippines
Ortiz reports to Roslyn Pineda, Sony’s new President for Asia.
She brings 10+ years of industry experience, including Universal Music and Believe Music.
Background in both music and business, having worked at BDO Unibank and Smart Communications.
SMP Philippines to build international networks
The new office will connect Filipino artists with global audiences.
Focus on partnerships with labels, collection societies, and other industry players.
Roster includes Ben&Ben, SB19’s John Paulo Nase, and other local...
Min Hee-jin's proposal to HYBE could end the ongoing legal battles. She’s offering to drop her KRW 25.6B payout in exchange for a full settlement.
Min Hee-jin offers a settlement to end HYBE lawsuits
Min proposes waiving KRW 25.6B to resolve all lawsuits.
Wants to stop all civil and criminal cases against her, NewJeans, and others.
She emphasizes halting lawsuits to prevent more harm to artists and fans.
Min’s offer includes multiple disputes
Proposes ending legal conflict with Dolphiners Film and ADOR lawsuits.
Calls for a full stop to the feud between ADOR and NewJeans.
She hopes the resolution will protect families and fandoms from the noise.
Min Hee-jin steps away from ADOR, launches ooak Records
She’s now CEO of ooak Records...
Lauren Demarte's promotion to COO at GoDigital Music signals the company’s bold expansion. She’ll play a key role in leading operations, strengthening GoDigital's Latin American and global presence.
Lauren Demarte promoted to COO
She was previously Senior VP of Marketing at Cinq Music Group.
Demarte becomes GoDigital Music's first-ever COO.
Over 15 years of experience in tech companies.
GoDigital Music’s global expansion continues
GoDigital raised $230M, bringing total funding to over $1B.
The company rebranded from GoDigital Media Group.
Three new business units: GoDigital Music, Networks, and Brands.
Key acquisitions bolster GoDigital Music
Acquired Latin music catalogs worth $115M.
Purchased Marc Anthony’s publishing catalog in...
Google's acquisition of ProducerAI could be the catalyst for major shifts in AI music creation. Integrating with Lyria 3 and Google’s tools, this move enhances music generation with creative collaboration.
Google buys ProducerAI, previously Riffusion
ProducerAI will join Google Labs and DeepMind.
Google calls it “a creative collaborator” for song creation.
The entire team is transferring, as confirmed by exec Kendall Rankin.
ProducerAI expands its tech toolkit under Google
New tech stack: Lyria 3 for music, Gemini for chat, and Veo for videos.
Outputs are watermarked with Google’s SynthID to identify AI creations.
CEO Seth Forsgren sees huge potential with Google’s resources.
AI music platform's early success
Originally launched...
Mogul’s $5M funding round could reshape the royalty game. Tackling fragmented royalty data, it simplifies tracking for artists and managers.
Mogul raises $5 million in funding
Yamaha Music Innovations Fund leads the round.
Other investors: Urban Innovation Fund, Mindset Ventures, Fairway Capital Partners.
Amplify LA and Wonder Ventures back the platform again.
Platform tracks $1.5B in royalties since launch
Mogul claims a major milestone since its 2024 debut.
The startup simplifies royalty tracking for music creators.
Focus: Artists and managers get clearer earnings insights.
Catalog Valuation Center set to launch
New product helps artists evaluate catalog worth.
Features include breakdowns for publishing and sound recordings...
