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AFM Fights Record Labels Over ‘New Use’ Clause in High-Stakes AI Lawsuit

Union Demands AI Revenue Sharing The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has accused major record companies of attempting a “nonsensical” interpretation of the Sound Recording Labor Agreement (SRLA). At the heart of the federal court dispute is the union’s “new use” clause. The AFM argues that the provision…
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Why BTS Is Skipping the 2027 Grammys Over New Asian Pop Category

BTS Rejects 2027 Grammy Submissions K-pop supergroup BTS announced they will not submit any music—including their comeback album ARIRANG—for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. All seven members (RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook) simultaneously posted a statement to their individual Instagram accounts stating: “We…
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Black Sabbath’s Surviving Members Are Honoring Ozzy Osbourne One Year After His Death

Bandmates Honor Heavy Metal Icon Marking the one-year anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, his former Black Sabbath bandmates and family members shared moving tributes honoring the heavy metal legend’s life and legacy. The reflections were shared across social media, where the surviving original members of the pioneering group…
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Why Providence Equity Is Buying Out Casey Wasserman in Massive $3.4B Deal

Full Buyout and $3.4 Billion Valuation Private equity firm Providence Equity Partners is reportedly finalizing a deal to take 100% ownership of THE•TEAM—the sports, music, and talent agency previously known as Wasserman. Providence, which already holds a 60% majority stake in the company, plans to buy out founder…
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5 Massive Music Business Stories You Need to Know This Week

1. Deezer Daily AI Music Uploads Pass 50% AI-generated music uploads have hit a new record on Paris-based streaming platform Deezer. In June 2026, fully AI-generated tracks accounted for over half of all new daily deliveries, averaging nearly 90,000 AI tracks per day. In response to the influx,…
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Why Canadian Music Publishers Are Fighting to Block AI Software Authorship

MPC Intervenes in Landmark Federal Case Music Publishers Canada (MPC) has formally intervened in a legal battle before the Federal Court of Canada to address whether AI-generated works qualify for copyright protection and whether an AI system can legally be designated as an author. Although the case centers…

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Why Providence Equity Is Buying Out Casey Wasserman in Massive $3.4B Deal

5 Massive Music Business Stories You Need to Know This Week

Why Canadian Music Publishers Are Fighting to Block AI Software Authorship

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