Aaron Carter estate settles wrongful death claims against pharmacies as legal battle against former dentist continues

The legal saga surrounding the untimely death of pop singer Aaron Carter has reached a significant turning point, with his estate announcing a settlement with two major pharmacy entities. According…

The Battle for Songwriter Streaming Royalties Begins as Phonorecords V Proceedings Set the Stage for 2028-2032

The U.S. music industry is once again entering a high-stakes regulatory period as the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) initiates the Phonorecords V (Phono V) proceeding. This government-sanctioned process is tasked…

DOJ Sues REPS & Co. for $120 Million in Massive BOTS Act Enforcement Action

The Department of Justice, acting on a referral from the Federal Trade Commission, has initiated a major civil lawsuit against San Diego-based ticket broker REPS & Co., alleging the firm…

Summer Walker and the Seven-Year Statute: A High-Stakes Legal Clash Over Music Industry Labor Practices

The public legal confrontation between R&B star Summer Walker and Universal Music Group’s Interscope Records has thrust a long-simmering industry debate back into the spotlight: the validity and enforceability of…

Ben Katovsky Appointed CEO of Artist Advance Platform Pipeline to Accelerate Strategic Growth

Ben Katovsky, a seasoned veteran in music catalog management and financial asset structuring, has been named the Chief Executive Officer of Pipeline, a specialized advance financing platform designed to provide…

Judge more than doubles construction manager award in legal dispute with Ye

A California judge has significantly increased the financial liability of Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, following a contentious legal battle with a former construction manager. On Tuesday,…

Summer Walker Faces Dual Legal Battles as She Challenges Interscope Records and LVRN Management

R&B sensation Summer Walker finds herself at the center of a complex legal firestorm as she simultaneously navigates a high-stakes dispute with her primary label, Interscope Records, and a separate,…

The Chainsmokers Depart From Columbia Records and Disruptor Records After Eleven Years of Collaboration

The electronic music landscape witnessed a significant shift on Tuesday, October 13, when the Grammy-winning duo The Chainsmokers—comprised of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall—officially announced their departure from their longtime…

Viktoria Siniavskaia Appointed as President of Believe EMEA to Lead Regional Expansion

The digital music landscape experienced a significant shift on Tuesday, Oct. 13, as Believe, the Paris-based digital music and artist development powerhouse, announced the appointment of Viktoria Siniavskaia as the…

Stephen King Calls Out Emmy Snub of Taylor Sheridans Landman in Rare Cross-Industry Defense of the Prolific Creator

The intersection of television production and prestigious awards ceremonies has long been a source of industry debate, yet few television empires command the vast, loyal viewership of Taylor Sheridan’s while…