YouTube Claims Broad License to Train AI on Indie Artists’ Music via Terms of Service

YouTube, a subsidiary of Google, has ignited a fierce debate within the independent music community and broader digital rights landscape by asserting that its long-standing terms of service grant it…

Ryman Hospitality Reviewing Offers for Potential Grand Ole Opry Sale

Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP) has formally engaged investment banking giant Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC to meticulously evaluate potential offers for a significant stake in its Opry Entertainment Group (OEG).…

HarbourView Buys Stake in Max Martin & Shellback’s Songwriting Collective

HarbourView Equity Partners, a rapidly expanding investment firm specializing in music and entertainment intellectual property, has announced a significant strategic partnership with Wolf Cousins, the renowned songwriting and production collective…

Over 21 Million Copyrighted Songs Illicitly Circulated Among AI Developers, Landmark Report Reveals Escalating Copyright Crisis in Music Industry

A groundbreaking investigation by The Atlantic has revealed that more than 21 million copyrighted songs are currently being circulated among artificial intelligence developers for the purpose of training their generative…

Outernet Live Unveils New Identity and Strategic Partnerships to Solidify Position as Central London’s Premier Entertainment Hub.

Outernet London has announced a significant rebranding initiative for its flagship music and live events venue, with HERE now officially operating under the new moniker, Outernet Live. This strategic transformation…

Keke Palmer Appointed to BET’s Esteemed Board of Advisors, Joining Industry Titans to Shape Future of Black Entertainment

In a significant strategic move for the iconic media enterprise, BET (Black Entertainment Television) officially announced on Tuesday, June 23, the appointment of multifaceted entertainer Keke Palmer to its newly…

Music Industry Braces for Supreme Court Showdown Over Copyright Termination, Navigating AI Deepfakes, and High-Stakes Legal Battles

In a week poised to reshape the legal landscape of the music industry, a monumental copyright termination case has ascended to the U.S. Supreme Court, threatening to upend decades of…

The Resurgence of British and Irish Music: Spotify’s Andy Sloan-Vincent on Export Growth and Artist Development

The British and Irish music industries have witnessed a remarkable resurgence over the past 18 months, emerging from a period characterized by industry uncertainty and a relative lull in global…

Drake’s OVO Brand Embroiled in $7.5 Million Dueling Lawsuits with Florida Lender Over Loan Repayment and ‘Make-Whole’ Fee.

The prominent Toronto-based lifestyle brand, October’s Very Own (OVO), co-founded by global music superstar Drake, is currently entangled in a high-stakes legal battle with a Florida-based debt lending firm, Applied…

New Music Friday Ignites the Industry with Major Returns, Potent Diss Tracks, and Star-Studded Collaborations

This week’s New Music Friday has delivered a powerful array of releases, signaling significant new chapters for several prominent artists and injecting fresh energy into the global music landscape. From…