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1. Donald Trump and Isaac Hayes estate reach settlement in copyright case over use of ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’

   The estate of Isaac Hayes has reached a settlement with Donald Trump, ending a closely watched copyright lawsuit over the unauthorized use of the 1966 hit Hold On, I’m Coming at Trump rallies. Hold On, I’m Coming, recorded by Sam and Dave and co-written by Isaac Hayes alongside David Porter, was allegedly played as outro music …...

2. Rise of the Music-Making Machines

   Darius Van Arman asks, 'how should we, as independents, position ourselves against the inevitability of AI?'

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3. Artist representatives launch ‘Say No To Suno’ campaign: ‘AI slop dilutes the royalty pools of legitimate artists from whose music this slop is derived.’

   Open letter slams AI music generator

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4. Why true independence in music has never been more important

   The following MBW op/ed comes from Pascal Bittard, founding President of digital distributor and artist & label services company IDOL

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5. John Langford promoted to President, Asia-Pacific for AEG International

   Langford will lead the development and execution of AEG’s Asia-Pacific expansion strategy across venues and real estate.

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6. Live Nation files to pause antitrust case for appeal, days after pulling public post calling for DOJ to ‘move on’ and settle

   Live Nation Entertainment asks judge to pause the DOJ antitrust case while two legal questions are reviewed by an appeals court.

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7. Salt-N-Pepa file notice of appeal over UMG lawsuit dismissal, with ‘Blurred Lines’ lawyer as counsel

   Lawsuit against UMG over the copyrights to their master recordings was dismissed in January

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8. AI-driven kids media firm Animaj strikes global deal with The Orchard’s Magic Star and Sony Music Publishing

   Deal sees The Orchard’s kids division handle recordings distribution while Sony Music Publishing administers publishing rights across Animaj’s catalogue.

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9. Atlantic Music Group strikes joint venture with indie label Today Is Vintage

   Indie label was founded by Swedish music executive, artist, and entrepreneur, Rebin Shah

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10. Greg Prata promoted to Chief Financial Officer at Sony Music Publishing, as Tom Kelly retires after 35-year career

    Prata will remain based in New York and report to SMP Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jon Platt.

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