SiriusXM Faces SoundExchange Lawsuit Over Royalty Discrepancies US-based satellite radio service, SiriusXM, has been thrust into the spotlight following a lawsuit initiated by performance rights organization, SoundExchange. The core of the dispute revolves around royalties purportedly owed to artists from satellite radio broadcasts. SiriusXM, in a recent statement, conveyed both surprise and disappointment at the…
Drake Copyright Lawsuit: Alleged Infringement Over ‘Calling My Name’ In a recent Drake Copyright Lawsuit, Ghanaian artist Obrafour has accused the rapper of unauthorized sampling in the 2022 track ‘Calling My Name’. The lawsuit, filed in New York, seeks damages of at least $10 million. Details of the Drake Copyright Allegation Approximately 53 seconds into…
US and Canada Impose TikTok Ban on Federal Devices Following the European Commission’s lead, the US and Canada have imposed a TikTok Ban on Federal Devices, owned by ByteDance. This decision, driven by national security concerns, mandates government employees to uninstall TikTok within 30 days. Deadline for TikTok Removal The Office of Management and Budget,…
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An interesting development in the convergence of concerts-at-home technology and recorded music streaming: UK-based virtual reality music company MelodyVR has acquired US-based Spotify rival Napster in a deal worth $70m. Breaking down that $70m price tag is important. According to an SEC filing from Napster’s previous majority-owner, RealNetworks, it comprises $15m in cash, $11m in Melody VR…
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