Jury Sides with Chance the Rapper Against Former Manager Pat Corcoran in High-Stakes Contract Dispute, Awards Minimal Damages in Countersuit
A Chicago jury has delivered a decisive verdict, rejecting the substantial legal claims brought against Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper by his longtime manager, Pat Corcoran, known professionally as Pat…
Justin Timberlake Reaches Settlement Allowing Partial Release of Hamptons DWI Arrest Bodycam Footage
International music icon Justin Timberlake has reached a legal settlement with the Sag Harbor Village Police Department, agreeing to the release of redacted portions of officer bodycam footage from his…
In Canada: Ontario Government Wants to Ban Resale Tickets That Exceed Face Value
The Canadian cultural landscape is currently experiencing a dynamic period, marked by significant legislative action to protect consumers, sustained economic growth in the recorded music sector, and a proactive engagement…
Afroman Secures Landmark First Amendment Victory Against Ohio Deputies in Defamation Lawsuit
Recording artist Afroman, born Joseph Foreman, has achieved a significant legal triumph, securing a unanimous jury verdict in his favor against a group of Ohio sheriff’s deputies who had accused…
Latto & 21 Savage Announce Pregnancy In New “Business & Personal” Video
Atlanta’s prominent hip-hop artists, Latto and 21 Savage, have officially confirmed their long-speculated romantic relationship and, more significantly, announced they are expecting their first child together. The highly anticipated revelation…
ElevenLabs Launches AI Music Marketplace, Paving New Pathways for Creator Monetization in the Generative Audio Economy
ElevenLabs, a trailblazing company at the forefront of generative artificial intelligence for audio, announced on Thursday, March 19, the official launch of its innovative Music Marketplace, a pioneering platform designed…
North Carolina Musician Michael Smith Pleads Guilty in Landmark $8 Million AI Streaming Fraud Case, Faces Up To Five Years In Prison
A North Carolina musician, Michael Smith, 54, has admitted guilt to orchestrating an elaborate scheme to siphon $8 million in music royalties through billions of fabricated streams of AI-generated music,…
Billboard Pro Launches Definitive Global Music Industry Events Calendar
In a significant move poised to revolutionize how music professionals navigate the complex landscape of industry gatherings, Billboard Pro has officially unveiled its comprehensive music industry events calendar. This new…
Pophouse Entertainment Acquires Majority Stake in Tina Turner’s Music Rights, Signaling New Era for Immersive Experiences
Pophouse Entertainment, the innovative company renowned for bringing the groundbreaking ABBA Voyage avatar concert to life, announced on Thursday, March 19, its acquisition of a majority stake in the extensive…















