A new lawsuit claims that BTS’s chart-topping smash “Swim” stole key elements from an unpublished demo by three little-known songwriters. In a case filed Wednesday (July 8) that […]
iHeartMedia Settles FCC ‘Payola’ Investigation Without Any Fine
iHeartMedia has agreed to beef up its anti-payola compliance policies to resolve a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) investigation that questioned whether the radio giant offers artists additional airplay […]
Why some states are introducing pathway to bar that doesn’t include bar exam
Image from Shutterstock. Is the bar exam the best way to find out whether a candidate is minimally competent? Maybe not. In the past few years, more and […]
Bad Bunny’s Ex Can Move Forward With ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ Song Lawsuit
The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico has ruled that Bad Bunny’s ex-girlfriend can continue suing the star for allegedly featuring her voice saying the phrase “Bad Bunny baby” […]
Insomniac Settles Lawsuit Over Miami Club Space & Factory Town Venues
Insomniac Events has reached a settlement that will keep the global dance music company involved in two Miami venues following a protracted legal battle with a group of […]
Judge Won’t Toss Crucial Record Deal Issue
The legal battle between Fuerza Regida and its label Rancho Humilde is heating up, with a federal judge ruling he cannot immediately decide one of the core questions […]
DJ Quik Comments on Son’s Murder Conviction: ‘He Made a Mistake’
DJ Quik sat down with TSR Live recently and was asked about his son’s conviction on second degree murder charges last year, saying he’s “hanging in there.” The […]
50 Cent Loses At Appeals Court In Ex-Girlfriend Lawsuit
A New York appeals court has rejected 50 Cent’s request to automatically win a lawsuit against an ex-girlfriend over her “tell-all” Instagram posts. The rapper sued Shaniqua Tompkins […]
‘My Own Worst Enemy’ Band Lit Settles Sony Streaming Royalties Lawsuit
The members of rock band Lit have reached a settlement to end an $800,000 lawsuit against Sony Music over streaming royalties for their ’90s catalog. A Tuesday (July […]
Taylor Swift Copyright Accuser Appeals Dismissal of Lyrics Theft Case
It ain’t over quite yet: A self-published Florida poet who claimed Taylor Swift stole her words for her lyrics has filed a quick appeal after her copyright case […]