Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” smashed Billboard chart records this holiday season – and now, the pop star is getting a refund for her […]
Sonny Bono’s Widow Appeals Loss in Cher Royalties Lawsuit
A year and a half after Cher won a legal victory preserving her right to publishing royalties from her songs with Sonny Bono, Sonny’s widow Mary Bono is […]
Avicii Estate Faces Lawsuit From DJ’s Manager Over Netflix Documentary
Avicii’s estate is facing a lawsuit for allegedly suggesting in a Netflix documentary and two books that manager Ash Pournouri was a “manipulative slavedriver” who overworked the Swedish […]
Beyoncé’s Label Fights ‘Alien Superstar’ Sample Lawsuit
Beyoncé’s label and management company, Parkwood Entertainment, says in new court papers that it properly licensed the EDM sample that opens her 2022 Renaissance track “Alien Superstar.” Parkwood […]
Spotify Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Fired Black Sales Exec
A former Spotify sales executive is suing the music streamer over accusations that it “systematically disadvantaged” Black employees and subjected them to a “pattern of mistreatment.” In a […]
Diddy Lawsuit Naming Druski & Odell Beckham Dismissed By Judge
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs that included sensational claims involving NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. and comedian Druski. Ashley Parham sued Diddy […]
ASCAP Faces $123M Lawsuit Over Stock Music On News & Sports Radio
ASCAP is facing a lawsuit claiming it “severely underpays” for so-called production music used by talk and sports radio stations, wrongfully withholding more than $120 million in royalties […]
Megan Thee Stallion Swimwear Models Bring Lawsuit Against Roc Nation
Two models who posed for Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer swimwear brand are suing Roc Nation for putting the photos on billboards without their permission. New York-based […]
Lady Gaga Ruling, Dionne Warwick Lawsuit, Lizzo Case & More Music Law
THE BIG STORY: Trademarks are important. They’re what protect consumers from confusing knockoffs in a messy marketplace by making clear the genuine source of a product. Imagine trying […]
Christian Music Label Lawsuit Says Capitol CMG Bailed on Deal to Buy It
Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) came close to buying Reach Records, a Christian hip-hop label co-founded by the rapper Lecrae, but backed out last-minute over concerns about […]