Ye & French Montana Sued Over Sample of Paparazzi Fight Video: ‘Don’t Take No Photos!’
Ye, the globally recognized artist formerly known as Kanye West, finds himself at the center of yet another legal entanglement stemming from allegations of unlicensed sampling. This latest suit, however,…
Washington D.C. Enacts Landmark RESALE Act to Revolutionize Concert Ticketing
The District of Columbia Council has officially passed one of the most comprehensive ticketing regulation bills in the United States, a move poised to significantly reshape the live entertainment landscape…
High-Profile Hip-Hop Artists and Labels Face Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Alleged Uncleared Funk Samples
A new copyright infringement lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, July 14, has cast a spotlight on the intricate and often contentious landscape of music sampling, ensnaring a constellation of prominent hip-hop…
Dan Nevin Appointed Vice President, Industry Relations at Merlin, Spearheading Global Independent Music Advocacy and Growth
LONDON, U.K. – Dan Nevin has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President, Industry Relations at Merlin, the global digital rights agency for the independent music sector.…
Kim Soo Hyun’s Instagram Update After Returning To Industry Triggers Backlash
The South Korean entertainment industry, renowned for its stringent standards of celebrity conduct and public accountability, is currently navigating a wave of domestic criticism following the high-profile return of actor…
Prominent Latin Music Industry Dancer Michael-Anthony Mykee Leones Espino Found Dead in Miami Following Missing Persons Search
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the death of Michael-Anthony "Mykee" Leones Espino, a highly regarded professional dancer who rose to prominence through his extensive work with international Latin superstars…
BTS ‘Swim’ Lawsuit, Bad Bunny Ruling, StubHub Class Action & More Top Music Law News
The music industry’s legal landscape saw significant activity this week, with K-pop powerhouse HYBE taking center stage as it became embroiled in two distinct copyright infringement lawsuits concerning tracks by…
Billboard Pro Unveils Definitive Global Music Industry Events Calendar, Bolstering Professional Connectivity and Strategic Planning
In a significant expansion of its services dedicated to the music industry and its myriad creators, Billboard Pro has officially launched a comprehensive music industry events calendar for its readership.…















