News From the Music World
DJ Calvin Harris’s $22.5M vanished as his trusted advisor allegedly funneled it into a failing Hollywood dream. The 13-year relationship crumbled into accusations of betrayal and fraud. Financial loyalty comes at a devastating price.
Luxury brand Chrome Hearts sues Neil Young’s band over shared name, claiming trademark theft just before a major performance. Young hasn’t responded to allegations yet.
Kanye West forced to pay $76,000 for “frivolous” legal maneuver after claiming antisemitic texts were “artistic expression.” The court wasn’t buying his celebrity defense.
Federal judge rejects Baldoni’s attempt to drag Swift into Lively harassment case. Celebrity privacy trumps legal fishing expeditions. The ruling sends shockwaves through entertainment law circles.
Tech giants warn that a $1 billion piracy verdict could transform ISPs from neutral conduits into copyright police. Your internet freedom hangs in the balance. The Supreme Court’s decision will reshape digital life.
Trump administration’s copyright power grab thwarted as court dramatically reinstates ousted Copyright Office chief. Legal battle exposes constitutional crisis at stake for creators.
In an extraordinary judicial rebuke, federal courts have frozen Trump’s power grab at the Copyright Office. The battle for creative independence rages on. Federal judges aren’t backing down.
Belgian festival cancels Israeli-linked concert, igniting firestorm between artistic freedom and politics. Cultural institutions now forced to choose between principles and performers. Where should we draw the line?
Rapper GloRilla battles an unlikely copyright lawsuit over “no BBL” lyric as social media worlds collide. Can a simple phrase about natural bodies truly be owned? The music industry watches nervously.
While Big Tech claims “fair use” for AI music, STIM’s groundbreaking license forces them to pay creators—challenging the assumption that art can be stolen in the name of innovation. Songwriters’ livelihoods hang in the balance.
