Appellate court upholds dismissal of litigation over Bruce Springsteen album artwork for Only The Strong Survive

A New Jersey appellate court has definitively resolved a legal dispute concerning the creative direction of Bruce Springsteen’s 2022 studio album, Only The Strong Survive, affirming the dismissal of a…

Macklemore Removed from Ed Sheeran Loop Tour Following Political Statements Regarding Gaza

The landscape of live music in the United States has shifted into a complex intersection of commerce, venue ownership, and political speech following the decision to remove Seattle-based rapper Macklemore…

Music-Related Legislation Before Congress Right Now: Full List of Bills (UPDATING)

The complexity of these issues is matched only by the intricate nature of the federal legislative process. Navigating the journey from a bill’s initial introduction in the House of Representatives…

IFPI Launches Streaming Integrity Initiative to Combat Global Digital Music Fraud

The international recorded music industry, spearheaded by the IFPI, has officially inaugurated the Streaming Integrity Initiative (SII), a collaborative framework designed to establish universal baseline standards for the prevention, detection,…

10 Must Read Novels That Capture The Complexity And Allure Of The K-Pop Industry

The global proliferation of South Korean popular music, commonly known as K-pop, has evolved from a regional entertainment phenomenon into a multi-billion-dollar cultural juggernaut. As the industry’s influence continues to…

Samsung moves to dismiss Dua Lipa lawsuit over alleged unauthorized use of pop star’s likeness on millions of television packaging units

The ongoing legal confrontation between global pop sensation Dua Lipa and electronics conglomerate Samsung has entered a pivotal new phase, with the technology giant formally requesting a federal court to…

How Much Money Has Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Generated? 

A Historic Run on the Charts The trajectory of "Choosin’ Texas" has been nothing short of meteoric. Since its debut in early October 2025, the song has effectively monopolized the…

Ne-Yo Sued by Sri Lankan Promoter Over Canceled Colombo Concert and Disputed Advance Payments

A legal battle has erupted between the R&B superstar Ne-Yo and Brown Boy Presents, a Sri Lankan concert promotion firm, following the collapse of a high-profile performance scheduled for late…

Corey C-Notes Calder named senior vice president of marketing and head of urban music marketing at Columbia Records

Columbia Records has officially appointed industry veteran Corey “C-Notes” Calder as its new senior vice president of marketing and head of urban music marketing, a move that signals a strategic…

David Ali Named Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Executive of the Year

David Ali, the visionary CEO of Above Ground Entertainment, has been officially recognized as the Executive of the Year at the 2026 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players ceremony. The event, held…