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,…

Zach Bryan Establishes Manhattan Presence with Thirteen Million Dollar West Village Townhouse Acquisition and New Management Headquarters

The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Zach Bryan has officially expanded his real estate portfolio into one of New York City’s most historic neighborhoods, sparking significant public interest regarding his professional and…

Australia’s Recorded Music Industry Posts Seventh Consecutive Year of Growth in 2025, Reaching A$727 Million Amidst Evolving Market Dynamics

SYDNEY – Australia’s recorded music industry marked its seventh consecutive year of growth in 2025, with wholesale revenues climbing by 1.4% to reach a total of A$727 million (approximately US$512…