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Spotify Receives Cease and Desist Letter from National Music Publishers Association

The National Music Publishers Association sent a cease and desist letter to Spotify. The National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) sent a cease and desist letter to Spotify, claiming that the streaming platform violated copyright law by using unlicensed lyrics in its new video and podcast features.
Are Musicians Losing Out Because of AI?

Use of AI in music is a contentious subject. Are artists losing out on royalties? Whether we like it or not, AI generated content is likely here to stay, though record labels and music distributors are certainly putting up a fight to make it less prevalent.
AI Music Here To Stay, Is It Even Legal?

Record Labels are cracking down on AI songs featuring their signed artists, but does AI actually constitute copyright infringement?
Jungkook Breaks BTS' Longstanding Music Chart Record: KPOP Star Celebrates Amid Plagiarism Allegations

A record that BTS has held on to for years was just broken by their very own Jungkook. He is now the KPOP idol who has spent the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200. #Jungkook #BTS #Plagiarism #Billboard
Lana Del Rey Ends 'Summertime Sadness' Music Video Copyright Lawsuit With Settlement [REPORT]

Lana Del Rey's "Summertime Sadness" music video included clips and audio from a short film. #LanaDelRey #Lawsuit
Mariah Carey's $20M Copyright Infringement Case Dropped: Singer Gets To Keep Iconic Christmas Song

You can now listen to Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" to your heart's content because the copyright infringement case against her has been dropped. #MariahCarey #Christmas #Song #Case #Lawsuit #Copyright #CopyrightInfringement
The Weeknd Faces $50 Million Copyright Infringement Battle With Hit Album 'Starboy'

Scottish songwriters claim The Weeknd's executive producers 'plagiarized' their song with the singer's hit track.
Metallica Says It’s ‘Still In The Right’ On Copyright Lawsuit Against Napster

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett recently stood by the band's decision to sue Napster in 2000 over copyright issues. Hammett also said that nothing will sound better than vinyl.
Wu-Tang Clan's 'People Say' A Rip-Off, Claims 1960s Group The Diplomats

Wu-Tang Clan did not respond to The Diplomats' claim that the group ripped off its song 'I've Got the Kind of Love.' Last year, Mathematics released 'People Say' off of 'Wu-Tang: The Saga Continues.'
Grumpy Cat Owner Wins Copyright Lawsuit, Gets Awarded With $710,000 Payout

Grumpy Cat, who had appeared in multiple television shows and commercials, won in a case against a beverage company. The unhappy kitty was also used in memes, thanks to her owner's brother who posted the feline's photo on Reddit.
Juicy J Sued For "Bandz A Make Her Dance" Copyright Infringement, Rapper Accused of Stealing Video Footage Featuring Lil' Wayne, 2 Chainz

Word on web is Juicy J is being sued for his "Bandz A Make Her Dance" video. The rapper faces a lawsuit for copyright infringement as he is accused of stealing video footage featuring Lil' Wayne and 2 Chainz.
Beastie Boys Involved In Another Lawsuit After Winning $1.7 Million: Capitol Records Sues Monster Energy Drink For Using Group's Music

Earlier this year, the Beastie Boys racked up $1.7 million following a lawsuit against Monster Energy Drink for illegally using their music for a promotional video, and now Capitol Records and Universal-Polygram International Publishing are coming for their cut as they are suing the popular beverage company for copyright infringement involving several songs from the Beastie Boys.