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 […]
Lizzo Dancers Push for Trial in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Lizzo’s former backup dancers are urging an appeals court to reject the superstar’s free speech arguments and allow their blockbuster sexual harassment lawsuit to go to trial. A […]
Rod Wave Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Last Lap’ Album Cover Photo
Rod Wave is facing a lawsuit claiming he stole the photo featured on the cover of his 2024 album Last Lap from a Florida photographer who snapped it […]
MF Doom Estate’s Temu Counterfeit Merch Lawsuit Dismissed for Now
The estate of MF Doom has failed in its first attempt to hold Temu liable for selling counterfeit versions of the late hip-hop legend’s merchandise. A Tuesday (Dec. […]
Taylor Swift Asks Judge To End ‘Absurd’ Poetry Lawsuit For Good
Taylor Swift’s attorneys are seeking to end an “absurd” lawsuit over claims she stole lyrics from a self-published Florida poet, saying the accuser’s “baseless” claims must be rejected […]
THE BOYZ Ex-Member Ju Haknyeon on Dismissal, Label Lawsuit: Interview
On Sept. 12, THE BOYZ kicked off the U.S. leg of the group’s fourth world tour at The Theater at Madison Square Garden with a concert that pop-culture […]
Daddy Yankee Hits Ex-Manager, Wife With Royalties Theft Lawsuit
Daddy Yankee has brought a bombshell lawsuit accusing his former manager, Raphy Pina, and estranged wife Mireddys González of scheming to steal songwriting royalties during a nearly decade-long […]