Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are threatening to bring a defamation lawsuit against a psychology influencer who described their marriage as abusive in viral TikTok and Instagram videos. […]
Spotify Lawsuit, Taylor Swift Trump TikTok, Michael Jackson: Music Law
THE BIG STORY: Since subscribing to Spotify in 2023, Genevieve Capolongo says she’s mostly listened to “lesser-known artists” like Próxima Parada, Julia Cooper and Brusco. But she says […]
Taylor Swift Fans Want a Lawsuit Over Trump’s ‘Fate of Ophelia’ TikTok
Some Taylor Swift fans are up in arms over a video on the official White House TikTok account set to “The Fate of Ophelia” — and many of […]
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 […]
TikTok Creator of Charli xcx ‘Apple’ Dance Settles Roblox Lawsuit
A TikTok influencer who created the viral dance to Charli xcx’s hit song “Apple” has reached a settlement with Roblox to resolve claims that the gaming platform featured […]
Lawyers Tussle to Lead TikTok Privacy Fight
Lawyers suing TikTok over privacy violations against minors hit an impasse over who should lead the litigation, even after a federal judge on Thursday gave them a courtroom […]
TikTok Viral Hit ‘Hell N Back’ Faces Lawsuit Over Sampling Dispute
British singer-songwriter Bakar and his viral hit “Hell N Back” – a track featured in millions of TikTok videos – are facing a messy new lawsuit over its […]
Publisher Drops Case Over TikTok Ads
Eminem’s publisher is dropping a lawsuit that claimed a Detroit-area Ford dealership stole “Lose Yourself” for TikTok videos that warned viewers they “only get one shot” to buy […]
Quavo TikTok Video Featuring Ferrari Sculpture Draws Copyright Lawsuit
Quavo is facing a copyright lawsuit centered on a recent music video — not over an uncleared sample or a stolen melody, but a quartz sculpture of a […]
Sony Music Sues USC Over TikTok Videos With Songs by Beyonce & Others
Sony Music is suing the University of Southern California (USC) for more than $25 million over claims that the college sports powerhouse illegally used songs by Michael Jackson, […]