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1. Gamma Fires Off Defamation Lawsuit ‘To Unmask the Perpetrators’ Behind ‘LarryJacksonExposed’ and ‘GammaExposed’

   Gamma has officially filed a lawsuit to determine who’s behind the “coordinated, malicious, and ongoing campaign targeting” it and co-founder Larry Jackson via the LarryJacksonExposed and GammaExposed websites. By now, many are well aware of the “anonymous campaign,” which kicked off with the late-April launch of the mentioned sites. And while we don’t know precisely […]

2. YouTube’s New AI Detector is Here with Automatic AI Flagging

   YouTube improves its AI disclosure labels for viewers and creators alike, and rolls out some much-needed automatic AI detection. YouTube has announced some improvements to its disclosure labels for AI content, as well as the long-awaited rollout of automatic AI detection. The timing is apt, given that parent company Google’s new Omni model threatens to […]

3. Metropolitan Opera Still Scrambling After $200M Saudi Donation Disappears

   The Metropolitan Opera is looking into multiple funding options, including the sale of its iconic paintings, following a failed agreement with Saudi Arabia. New York’s Metropolitan Opera is looking into different funding options following a failed multi-million-dollar funding agreement with Saudi Arabia. These include the potential sale of the iconic Marc Chagall paintings that have […]

4. Zayn Malik and Sony Music Quietly Discussing Settlement Over Three-Year-Old ‘Better’ Infringement Litigation

   A copyright infringement lawsuit filed against former One Direction member Zayn Malik nearly three years might finally be reaching a settlement. Back in late 2023, pop star and former One Direction member Zayn Malik was hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over his hit, “Better.” That lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the […]

5. Apple Music to Livestream Warehouse Project Sets

   Apple Music’s Club Live expands with a partnership with The Warehouse Project, bringing livestreams from selected shows during its 20th anniversary. Apple Music has announced that Manchester’s The Warehouse Project will join Club Live, Apple Music’s livestreaming series on Apple Music Club radio, as part of the Manchester institution’s 20th anniversary season. Following the launch […]

6. Bolloré Puts the Kibosh on Pershing’s $64 Billion Universal Music Takeover Proposal: ‘Why Would We Sell Our Stake for That Price?’

   Looks like the Universal Music Group (UMG) takeover battle has drawn to a close: Bolloré Group has urged the major label to reject Pershing’s $64 billion bid, indicating that “the price would be a problem.” Bolloré Group CEO Cyrille Bolloré made the seemingly definitive recommendation during his company’s annual meeting today. As many already know, […]

7. ONELIVE Welcomes Matt Blum as Director of Fan Club and Membership Programs to Drive Continued Growth and Innovation

   ONELIVE, a leader in connected commerce and fan engagement technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Blum as Director of Fan Club and Membership Programs. The following comes from ONELIVE, a partner of DMN. In this role, he will be responsible for leading, managing, and collaboratively executing all aspects related to the growth, […]

8. Qobuz Is Suddenly One of the Fastest-Growing Streaming Music Platforms. But Why, You Ask?

   We’ve chronicled the sudden rise of YouTube Premium and Music, an upsurge that started last year. But a quieter, albeit equally fascinating, ascent has also been taking place for the independently-owned, music-exclusive service Qobuz. That’s right: Qobuz, the high-resolution streaming and download platform once exclusively prized by niche audiophiles, is surging. According to data from […]

9. Cam’Ron, J. Cole Quietly Settle Lawsuit Over Ill-Fated “Ready ’24” Collab

   Cam’ron and J. Cole have settled the strange lawsuit surrounding their “Ready ‘24” collaboration, after J. Cole denied the claims against him. J. Cole and Cam’ron have reached a settlement in their legal battle, filed by the latter against the former over a supposed verbal agreement in 2021 pertaining to their collaboration “Ready ‘24.” “Ready […]

10. Controlled Slop? Spotify Co-CEO Defends AI-Generated Licensing Deal as Head-Scratching Questions Remain

    Spotify co-CEO Alex Norström is now defending the company’s expansion into AI-generated remixes, claiming it offers an alternative to unregulated AI “slop.” But the industry is still scratching its head on what this product implementation will look like, and when v1 will arrive. Last week, Spotify announced a new feature for premium users, enabling them […]

11. Warner Music and Crumbl Cookies Confirm Settlement Agreement In Social Media Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

    After 13 months of litigation, Crumbl and Warner Music Group (WMG) are finalizing a settlement in their copyright infringement showdown. The major label and the self-described “fastest-growing dessert company in the nation” recently informed the court of their settlement in principle. According to the filing, WMG and Crumbl “are in the process of finalizing a […]

12. The Black Label, Home to K-Pop Acts Including Meovv, Scores $80 Million Series B Led by Tencent Music and Krafton

    The Black Label, which serves as the professional home of Blackpink’s Rosé, has scored a reportedly ₩120 billion (currently $79.7 million) Series B with support from Tencent Music and Krafton. The Black Label confirmed the multimillion-dollar raise today, and regional outlets including the Seoul Economic Daily shed light on the round. Meanwhile, said round’s size […]

13. ClicknClear Moves to Dismiss Amended Tresóna Multimedia Suit, Calls Out the Expanded Complaint’s ‘Recycled Allegations’ and ‘Fundamental Defects’

    The ugly Tresóna v. ClicknClear legal battle isn’t through yet: Now, ClicknClear is pushing to dismiss Tresóna’s amended false advertising and copyright infringement complaint. Co-defendants ClicknClear (CnC), CEO Chantal Epp, and director/investor David Walsh just recently moved to toss Tresóna’s retooled action, which itself arrived in April. Furthermore, the dismissal development marks the...

14. Suno’s Legal Battle Against Sony Music and UMG Just Got 100 Times More Serious—Literally

    Universal Music and Sony Music are dramatically expanding their litigation against AI music giant Suno, claiming over 61,000 copyright infringements. Just moments after Sony Music Entertainment expanded its lawsuit against AI music company Udio, Sony and Universal Music Group dramatically expanded their litigation against Suno, the biggest AI music platform in the game. Instead of […]

15. Live the Music: Kygo’s Palm Tree Branches into Residential with Luxurious 480-Unit Miami Complex

    Kygo’s global entertainment brand Palm Tree Crew is expanding into the housing space with a first-of-its-kind 480-unit complex in Miami. Palm Tree Crew, DJ and record producer Kygo’s global entertainment and hospitality brand, is moving into the housing space with plans for a luxurious 480-unit complex in Miami. Palm Tree Residencies will be the first […]