Spotify's Loud&Clear report says a larger number of artists getting a big payoutSpotify's royalties to artists reached $10 billion in 2024, reflecting a decade of significant growth in the music streaming industry.
Spotify tries to defend its artist payout ratesSpotify claimed it paid artists $10 billion in 2024, with significant increases over the last decade, but many artists still express dissatisfaction with low payout rates.
Iggy Azalea Claims That UMG 'Criminals' Owe Her Millions of DollarsIggy Azalea accuses Universal Music Group of withholding millions and offering a low settlement.
Spotify Employees Say It's Promoting Fake Artists to Reduce Royalty Payments to Real OnesSpotify has been using 'ghost artists' to reduce royalty payouts to real musicians, prioritizing cheap, generic music through its 'Perfect Fit Content' program.
Spotify's Loud&Clear report says a larger number of artists getting a big payoutSpotify paid $10 billion in artist royalties in 2024, showing a significant increase in payouts since 2014.
AI songs + fraudulent streaming + millions in royalties = FBI/DOJ seeking 60 years in prisonMusician Damian Williams faces charges for streaming AI-generated songs to fraudulently collect millions in royalties, undermining the music industry's integrity.
Spotify's Loud&Clear report says a larger number of artists getting a big payoutSpotify's royalties to artists reached $10 billion in 2024, reflecting a decade of significant growth in the music streaming industry.
Spotify tries to defend its artist payout ratesSpotify claimed it paid artists $10 billion in 2024, with significant increases over the last decade, but many artists still express dissatisfaction with low payout rates.
Iggy Azalea Claims That UMG 'Criminals' Owe Her Millions of DollarsIggy Azalea accuses Universal Music Group of withholding millions and offering a low settlement.
Spotify Employees Say It's Promoting Fake Artists to Reduce Royalty Payments to Real OnesSpotify has been using 'ghost artists' to reduce royalty payouts to real musicians, prioritizing cheap, generic music through its 'Perfect Fit Content' program.
Spotify's Loud&Clear report says a larger number of artists getting a big payoutSpotify paid $10 billion in artist royalties in 2024, showing a significant increase in payouts since 2014.
AI songs + fraudulent streaming + millions in royalties = FBI/DOJ seeking 60 years in prisonMusician Damian Williams faces charges for streaming AI-generated songs to fraudulently collect millions in royalties, undermining the music industry's integrity.
Jewelry designer accuses L.A. celebrity attorney in 'fraud' lawsuit over unpaid feesPamela Love is suing Alex and Ani for $6 million in unpaid royalties and fees, alleging misconduct by the company's owners.
Limp Bizkit and Fred Durst sue Universal Music for $200 million over unpaid royaltiesLimp Bizkit is suing Universal Music for $200 million, claiming they were denied royalties for years due to a fraudulent accounting system.
Jewelry designer accuses L.A. celebrity attorney in 'fraud' lawsuit over unpaid feesPamela Love is suing Alex and Ani for $6 million in unpaid royalties and fees, alleging misconduct by the company's owners.
Limp Bizkit and Fred Durst sue Universal Music for $200 million over unpaid royaltiesLimp Bizkit is suing Universal Music for $200 million, claiming they were denied royalties for years due to a fraudulent accounting system.
Spotify Dodges Huge Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Eminem SongsSpotify is not liable for $40 million in unpaid royalties for Eminem's songs, as a judge ruled against the publisher Eight Mile Style.
New Spotify and UMG deal could create pricier 'superfan' subscriptionSpotify and Universal Music Group's new agreement aims to create a tiered subscription for superfans offering exclusive perks.
RAIN Notes: February 3Spotify's bundling of audiobooks with music in its Premium tier has been legally validated, ensuring fair royalties for content owners.
Spotify Dodges Huge Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Eminem SongsSpotify is not liable for $40 million in unpaid royalties for Eminem's songs, as a judge ruled against the publisher Eight Mile Style.
New Spotify and UMG deal could create pricier 'superfan' subscriptionSpotify and Universal Music Group's new agreement aims to create a tiered subscription for superfans offering exclusive perks.
RAIN Notes: February 3Spotify's bundling of audiobooks with music in its Premium tier has been legally validated, ensuring fair royalties for content owners.
COVID: BioNTech to pay $1.2 billion over vaccine royalties DW 12/28/2024BioNTech will pay $791.5 million to NIH and $467 million to the University of Pennsylvania regarding COVID-19 vaccine royalty settlements.
SCOTUS Denies Petition Challenging Post-Patent Expiration Royalty Obligations Upheld in ArbitrationThe U.S. Supreme Court upheld lower court rulings requiring Zimmer Biomet to continue paying royalties, citing the separation of royalties from patent rights in the agreement.
Damon Dash breaks silence after NYS buys his stake in Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records: 'Trying to f-k with my reputation'Damon Dash expresses frustration over not receiving royalties from his share of Roc-A-Fella Records and the impact of his tax debts.
A musician siphoned $10 million in royalties after using AI to create hundreds of thousands of songs, streaming them billions of timesA North Carolina musician was charged for using AI to fraudulently collect over $10 million in streaming royalties.
Trump raked in $300,000 from sales of the 'God Bless The USA Bible,' signed copies of which go for $1,000 a popTrump earned significant royalties from endorsing 'The Greenwood Bible,' highlighting his financial interests tied to patriotic and religious themes.
Artists are collaborating with a new 'ethical' AI image generatorEthical AI image generator Tess collaborates with artists, pays royalties, and replicates specific styles, setting it apart in addressing copyright concerns.