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In a recent statement that has sparked both intrigue and confusion, Kenyan President William Ruto alleged that the Grammy Awards organization had received Ksh. 500 million ($3.4 million) from the Kenyan government for the purpose of hosting the prestigious music event in Nairobi. The claim quickly made headlines, stirring up a flurry of media attention […]
Universal Music Group (UMG) and Amazon Music have unveiled an expanded global partnership aimed at transforming the music streaming landscape. The new deal, which emphasizes innovation and enhanced artist protection, is poised to advance UMG’s “Streaming 2.0” strategy, moving beyond the current focus on scaling streaming services to creating more value through diverse subscription tiers, […]
A federal judge is reportedly poised to dismiss most of a high-profile copyright infringement lawsuit filed by music publishers against AI company Anthropic. This development emerged following a December 19th hearing on Anthropic’s motion to dismiss, in which the court signaled that two out of the three claims against the company might be tossed, though […]
In a critical case that underscores the growing tension between artificial intelligence and intellectual property law, a federal judge appears ready to dismiss much of a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by music publishers against AI powerhouse Anthropic. The case, centering on allegations that Anthropic improperly used copyrighted compositions while training its AI model Claude and […]
In a high-profile legal clash, Drake has accused Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) of engaging in manipulative practices to artificially inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” The allegations, brought forward through Drake’s company Frozen Moments, claim that UMG and Spotify conspired to boost the song’s streams at Drake’s expense amid […]
With the clock ticking down to the January 19th deadline for TikTok’s potential forced sale in the U.S., bipartisan pressure is mounting on President Joe Biden to approve a 90-day extension. Senators Edward Markey (D-MA) and Rand Paul (R-KY) have sent a letter to the president, urging him to take action before the cutoff. The […]
After three years of legal battles, Universal Music Group (UMG) has settled a trademark dispute with the investment platform OpenDeal (which operates as “Republic”) and the blockchain platform Opulous. UMG claimed that OpenDeal’s use of the name “Republic” caused confusion with its Republic Records brand, especially when OpenDeal began offering fractional music investments. On December […]
Kenyan star Willy Paul is basking in the glory of a major social media milestone following his electrifying performance at the recently concluded Nairobi Furaha City Festival. The singer, who has been trending across East Africa for his show-stopping set at the festival, took to his platforms to thank fans for their overwhelming support. The […]
Nadia Mukami, one of East Africa’s most beloved singer-songwriters, has yet again solidified her position as a global sensation. On a frosty winter evening in Berlin, Germany, Nadia stepped onto the stage to a thunderous welcome from her fans. The sold-out concert marked a major milestone for the artist, who had taken a bold step […]
In a surprising turn of events, celebrated Kenyan rapper King Kaka and his long-time partner Nana Owiti have announced their breakup. The couple, who have been together for over a decade and are considered one of Kenya’s most admired celebrity duos, shared the news on their social media platforms, sparking reactions from fans and fellow […]
U.S. lawmakers have instructed Apple and Google to be ready to remove TikTok from their app stores by January 19, citing national security concerns over its parent company, ByteDance. This comes after a federal appeals court upheld a law requiring ByteDance, a China-based firm, to divest TikTok in the United States or face a ban. […]
A coalition of over 600 musicians, including notable names like Tegan & Sara, Amanda Palmer, Open Mike Eagle, and Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill, has signed an open letter calling on Universal Music Group (UMG) and other major labels to drop their $621 million lawsuit against the Internet Archive. Organized by Fight for the Future, […]