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Downtown deal “another step in UMG’s relentless path to dominance” says WIN, as criticism builds over Universal’s latest acquisition
Criticism continues to build of Universal Music’s deal to buy Downtown Music. The World Independent Network has today ...
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TikTok seeks help from Supreme Court and Donald Trump in latest bid to avoid January ban in the US
TikTok has turned to both the US Supreme Court and Donald Trump as it seeks to stop a ban that is due to come into effect in ...
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Jay-Z says “sham” rape allegations against him should be withdrawn, as Diddy accepts he’ll have to await trial in prison
Jay-Z has again hit out at the attorney leading on a lawsuit that accuses the rapper of rape, saying an interview by his ...
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UK government proposes copyright exception to help make UK attractive to AI companies as part of new consultation
The UK government has formally proposed introducing a new copyright exception for AI companies that use existing content to ...
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Beware the “wolf under the cape” in Universal’s Downtown land grab, warns Beggars boss as IMPALA calls for regulators to block the deal
The independent music sector has called on competition regulators to investigate and block Universal’s Downtown Music deal, ...
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🎧 Approved in 2024
Listen to every track we've featured in CMU's 'Approved' slot in 2024 – and see our top tracks from this year's selection.
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Leadmill venue operator threatens to demolish toilets and gut venue if evicted, claiming Electric Group can’t afford refurbishment costs
The current operator of The Leadmill in Sheffield says he will gut the venue, including demolishing its toilets, if forced to ...
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Creative industries demand copyright control as UK plans AI shake-up
CISAC has published a new report looking at the impact generative AI will have on music creators’ earnings. It estimates that 24% of those earnings could be at risk, resulting in annual losses ...