GloRilla has defeated a lawsuit that accused her of stealing a social media personality’s viral catchphrase “all natural, no BBL” for her 2024 song “Never Find.” The federal […]
Downtown Faces Lawsuit for Axing YouTube Song Contract Amid UMG Deal
A new lawsuit alleges Downtown Music Holdings threw a licensing partner under the bus as a “sacrifice” to lessen regulatory scrutiny of its controversial acquisition by Universal Music […]
Zohran Mamdani’s Bob Dylan Ad Removed From X After UMPG Song Denial
Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’” scored New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s final advertisement before his election night victory — but the campaign spot has now […]
J. Cole Hit With Cam’ron Lawsuit Over ‘Ready ’24’ Song Collaboration
Cam’ron has filed a lawsuit against J. Cole over the duo’s “Ready ’24” collaboration, which landed on Cole’s 2024 Might Delete Later mixtape. According to court documents viewed […]
Lizzo Faces Lawsuit Over TikTok Song Trolling Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ads
Lizzo is facing a copyright lawsuit over her “I’m Going Til October,” a track she teased on social media to poke fun at Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad […]
Taylor Swift ‘Wood’ Song Copy Debate: Charlie Puth Talks Interpolation
As TikTokers argue over whether Taylor Swift’s new songs sound like old classics, Charlie Puth is taking to social media to explain how songwriting actually works — telling […]
Can He Sue DHS For Using His Song Revival?
Can He Sue DHS For Using His Song Revival? The Department of Homeland Security used a Zach Bryan song in a promotional video on social media – a […]
Brooklyn Shooting Conviction Reversed Over Song Lyrics
Brooklyn prosecutors shouldn’t have used a rap song as evidence in a murder trial, a New York state appeals court says, ruling that the lyrics have “inherent ambiguity” […]
Mary J. Blige’s ‘Real Love’ Didn’t Steal Funk Song Sample, Judge Rules
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming Mary J. Blige’s enduring 1992 hit “Real Love” features a legendary 1973 funk sample without a license, ruling simply that […]
Instagram, Facebook Slam Case Over Song Use
Meta says there’s no basis for Eminem’s music publisher to claim that “Lose Yourself” and other iconic tracks were made available to billions of users without permission, urging […]