Jul 13, 2026
No More Freeze: Copyright Royalty Board Moves to Keep Mechanical Rates Tied to Inflation Through 2032
The proposed Phonorecords V settlement would protect physical and download mechanical royalty rates from inflation through 2032.
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Jul 13, 2026
U.K. Government Boosts Music Growth Package to $60 Million
The U.K. government has increased its Music Growth Package funding to $60 million, aiming to back over 2,000 music projects over the next three years.
Jul 13, 2026
The Record Industry Wants Spotify and Apple Music to Label AI Tracks
Major music organizations are pushing streaming services to adopt standardized "AI-generated" and "AI-assisted" labels on tracks.
Jul 13, 2026
HYBE Launches Legal Crackdown on Bootleg BTS Merch Ahead of MetLife Stadium Shows
HYBE has filed a federal lawsuit in New Jersey to seize counterfeit BTS merchandise around the group's upcoming MetLife Stadium concerts.
Jul 13, 2026
Major Labels Propose AI Warning System While Suno Plays Nice Under Legal Fire
The music industry's biggest organizations are pushing for "AI-Generated" labels on streaming platforms, and embattled AI firm Suno is trying to play along.
Jul 12, 2026
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Hardware Trade Secrets Theft
Apple has filed a federal lawsuit accusing OpenAI of a systematic campaign to steal hardware trade secrets through former engineers.
Jul 11, 2026
Meta Pulls Instagram AI Feature Following Backlash From Creators and Talent Agencies
Meta has shut down its new Instagram AI image-generator after creators and talent agencies fought back over likeness rights.
Jul 10, 2026
Turk Breaks Down Jermaine Dupri’s $18 Million Sony Lawsuit and Rick Ross’ Latest Move
Former Hot Boy Turk joins B High Atl to analyze Jermaine Dupri's massive $18 million royalty lawsuit against Sony Music and Rick Ross' newest business play.
Jul 10, 2026
Inside the Numbers: Spotify's Bundle Pivot Slashes Songwriter Pay Rates by 51 Percent
A new Billboard analysis reveals Spotify's bundle plans have cut mechanical per-stream royalty rates by over half.
Jul 10, 2026
iHeartMedia Settles FCC 'Showola' Investigation, Agrees to New Compliance Measures
iHeartMedia has settled an FCC probe into "showola," the industry practice of pressuring artists to play station events for airplay.
Jul 9, 2026
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
All five members of the legendary Cleveland group reunited in Los Angeles to receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Jul 9, 2026
Feds Deny Lil Durk’s Request to Split Murder Charges Ahead of Trial
Federal prosecutors have rejected Lil Durk's bid to separate his murder-for-hire and gang murder charges, keeping the trial on track for next month.
Jul 9, 2026
Lollapalooza 2026 Lines Up Jennie, Lil Uzi Vert, and Freddie Gibbs for Chicago Takeover
Lollapalooza 2026 brings Jennie, Lil Uzi Vert, and Freddie Gibbs to Chicago's Grant Park this summer.
Jul 9, 2026
Vince Staples Returns to Apple Music Radio With New Show '5 on Fridays'
Long Beach rapper Vince Staples is launching '5 on Fridays' on Apple Music Radio, counting down his favorite new releases weekly starting July 10.
Jul 9, 2026
T.I. Secures 13th Top 10 Album as Final LP 'Kill the King' Debuts on Billboard Charts
T.I. secures his 13th top 10 album on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart with his final studio release, Kill the King.
Jul 8, 2026
Ed Sheeran Is Heading to Interscope Records After Warner Music Group Exit
Ed Sheeran is reportedly signing with Interscope Records following his departure from Warner Music Group after 15 years.
Jul 8, 2026
Brooklyn Rockers Geese Sign Management Deal With Weekday Management
Rising Brooklyn rock band Geese has officially signed with Tyler Richman and Anna Spaulding of Weekday Management.
Jul 8, 2026
Rory Reveals He Suffered Multiple Strokes Prior to Surgery
The New Rory & Mal co-host underwent surgery after misinterpreting severe stroke symptoms during a Brooklyn event.
Jul 8, 2026
Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony Music for $18 Million Over Unpaid So So Def Royalties
Jermaine Dupri and So So Def are suing Sony Music for $18 million, alleging a systematic pattern of underpaid royalties on classic Usher and Mariah Carey albums.
Jul 8, 2026
MC Sparky D, Battle Rap Pioneer and Roxanne Wars Legend, Dies at 61
Doreen C. Broadnax, the Brooklyn pioneer who helped shape the Roxanne Wars, has passed away.
Jul 8, 2026
Yung Miami Secures Her First Top 20 Hit with 'Spend Dat,' Outpacing City Girls' Peak
Yung Miami's breakout summer single "Spend Dat" climbs to No. 19 on the Hot 100, marking the highest-charting hit of her career.
Jul 8, 2026
Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony Music for $18 Million Over Decades of Unpaid Royalties
So So Def founder Jermaine Dupri has filed an $18 million lawsuit against Sony Music, alleging systemic underpayment of royalties for artists like Kris Kross, Xscape, and Da Brat.
Jul 7, 2026
Reggaeton on Trial: Judge Rules Dembow Copyright Case Against Bad Bunny, Drake, and 150+ Artists Must Go to Jury
A federal judge has cleared the way for a jury to decide if Steely & Clevie own the foundational 'dembow' rhythm used by Bad Bunny, Drake, and over 150 other artists.
Jul 7, 2026
Live Nation and Ticketmaster Ask Court to Throw Out Monopoly Verdict
Live Nation and Ticketmaster are fighting back against the historic April verdict that labeled them an illegal monopoly, asking a federal judge to throw out the decision or grant a new trial.