Prosecutors Detail Financial Stakes in D4vd Murder Case, Allege Millions Motivated Homicide

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, on the second day of a pivotal preliminary hearing, intensified its argument that acclaimed musician David Anthony Burke, widely known as D4vd, murdered…

Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Reach Records Lawsuit Against Capitol Christian Music Group Over Aborted Multi-Million Dollar Acquisition.

A federal judge has delivered a significant blow to Universal Music Group (UMG) imprint Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG), refusing to dismiss a multi-million dollar lawsuit filed by independent…

D4vd Murder Hearing Begins With Grisly Photos of Dismembered Celeste Rivas Hernandez

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office initiated a critical preliminary hearing on Tuesday, July 21, in the high-profile murder case against David Anthony Burke, publicly known as D4vd, the…

Pop Singer D4vd Charged with First-Degree Murder in Teenager’s Death and Dismemberment

Billboard is closely monitoring the unfolding criminal case involving 21-year-old pop sensation D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, who faces grave charges of first-degree murder, alleging the killing and dismemberment of…

Venezuelan Composer Amílcar Boscán Sues Willie Colón Music Company for Over $300,000 in Unpaid Royalties and Copyright Infringement

Venezuelan composer and singer-songwriter Amílcar Boscán has initiated a significant legal challenge against the Willie Colón Music Company, alleging he is owed more than $300,000 in unpaid royalties for two…

Spotify Deepens Video Integration with Global Music Video Charts, Full-Length Uploads, and Pitching Tool

Spotify is significantly expanding its commitment to visual content, introducing a suite of new features designed to enhance artist capabilities and fan engagement, including the launch of its Music Video…

Deezer Implements Sweeping Policy to Remove Fraudulent and Dormant AI Tracks as AI Music Dominates New Uploads

Paris, France – In a significant move to combat streaming fraud and manage an unprecedented influx of artificial intelligence-generated content, French music streaming service Deezer announced on Tuesday, July 21,…

Sony Music Group Intensifies Legal Battle Against AI Music Platform Udio, Expanding Claims to Over 30,000 Recordings and Seeking Billions in Damages

Sony Music Group has significantly escalated its legal campaign against AI music platform Udio, filing a new lawsuit on Monday, July 20, that dramatically expands the scope of its copyright…

Rapper Offset Granted Probation in Alleged Cannabis Dispensary Assault Case, Awaiting Year-Long Diversion Completion.

Atlanta-based hip-hop artist Kiari Cephus, widely known as Offset, has been placed on probation following an alleged altercation with a security guard at a Los Angeles cannabis dispensary in March…

Nicki Minaj Contests $275,000 Lawsuit, Citing Corporate Shield in Dispute with Concert Production Firm

Award-winning musician Nicki Minaj is currently embroiled in a legal battle, challenging a lawsuit filed by 24/7 Productions that seeks $275,000 in alleged unpaid expenses. The concert production company claims…