Artists Who Lost Millions Without Publishing Rights
The music business has always been complicated, and for artists focused on creating, the business side can feel like a foreign language. Publishing is one...
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Over 300 Artists Support American Music Fairness Act in D.C.
Over 300 artists including Boyz II Men rallied for the American Music Fairness Act, demanding fair compensation when music plays on AM/FM radio....
Master Music Contract Negotiation Tips & Tricks
Master essential music contract negotiation tips to protect your creative rights and secure fair deals. Learn key strategies for reviewing terms, working with lawyers, and...
twigs, Warner CEO Push Voice & Likeness Protections
FKA twigs and Warner Music CEO Robert Kyncl testified before Senate about protecting artists from AI deepfakes. They support the NO FAKES Act requiring consent...
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Exploring legal system impacts on the music industry. Coverage of entertainment law, artist rights, and legal developments affecting R&B and Hip-Hop....
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Latest harassment news and stories from the music and entertainment industry. Stay informed about important developments affecting R&B and Hip-Hop artists....
Music Publishing –
Learn about music publishing and how it works in the music industry. Understanding publishing rights is crucial for artists and music professionals....
COMMON HONORED WITH SOUNDEXCHANGE MUSIC FAIRNESS AWARD
Hip-hop legend Common received the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award for advocating performers' radio royalty rights through the American Music Fairness Act....
UMG and BandLab Partner on AI Ethics
Universal Music Group and BandLab Technologies announce strategic partnership focused on AI ethics and artist rights protection. The alliance aims to develop pro-creator standards for...
Audoo Secures $5M to Enhance Music Royalties
Audoo secures $5M investment from Elton John and David Furnish to revolutionize music royalty payments. The London-based company's technology helps ensure accurate payments to artists...
#IRespectMusic Movement Asks iHeart and Cumulus Boards of
The #IRespectMusic Movement asks iHeart and Cumulus boards to discuss paying artists for AM/FM radio play. Blake Morgan leads 14,000+ artists demanding fairness....
PNB Rock Seeks to Buy Out Record Deal
PNB Rock publicly calls out Atlantic Records on Instagram, demanding to buy out his deal after years of the label making millions while he hasn't...
Anita Baker Asks Fans Not to Buy Her Music
R&B legend Anita Baker asks fans to stop buying her music as she fights to reclaim her master recordings after 30 years, similar to Dave...
Kanye West Urinates on Grammy Over Black Ownership
Kanye West urinated on one of his 14 Grammy Awards to protest Black ownership issues in the music industry, highlighting his ongoing concerns about artist...
Music Groups Unite for Fair Creator Royalties
Major music organizations unite to demand equal royalty payments for creators regardless of nationality. The Fair Trade of Music Campaign fights a $330 million shortfall...
HIFI Launches Music Rights Membership Applications
HIFI opens membership applications for the music industry's first financial rights organization. The collective offers artists innovative tools like a royalties dashboard and guaranteed salary...
Prince’s Publishing: Up for Grabs?
Following Prince's death, questions arise about his valuable music publishing catalog. The private, unmarried artist with no children left behind a complex legacy....
Taylor Swift’s Stand: Apple Music Will Pay Artists
Taylor Swift's open letter to Apple about unpaid streaming royalties during their 3-month trial period prompted an immediate policy change, proving artists' power in the...
Taylor Swift vs Apple Music Royalty Policy
Taylor Swift withdrew her album 1989 from Apple Music and wrote an open letter criticizing their policy of not paying artist royalties during the free...
Sly Stone Wins $5M Lawsuit vs. Former Manager, Attorney
Sly Stone wins $5 million lawsuit against former manager and attorney who diverted his royalties from 1989-2000, leaving the funk legend homeless....
Music Producers Guild Backs Fair Digital Deals
The Music Producers Guild backs the Fair Digital Deals Declaration, supporting over 700 indie labels demanding transparent digital revenue accounting for artists....
SoundExchange Project72: Supporting Musician Rights
SoundExchange launches Project72 campaign to secure digital radio royalties for pre-1972 artists, supported by 70+ musicians including Motown legends....
XO Digital: Affordable Music Distribution for Artists
XO Digital launches affordable music distribution services charging just $2 per track with no yearly subscriptions. Artists keep 100% rights and revenues while accessing major...
Prince Launches Own Publishing Company
Prince launches NPG Music Publishing, pulling his catalog from Universal to independently control hits like 'Purple Rain' and 'Kiss.'...
SoundExchange Hires Barry LeVine as VP of Industry Relations
SoundExchange hires Barry LeVine as VP of Industry Relations to lead artist outreach programs. The 25-year music veteran brings experience from Gibson Brands and Sony...
