Mo Troper Dropped by Label and Manager Following Abuse Allegations
“We are sending healing thoughts to Maya and victims of abuse everywhere,” wrote Lame-O Records
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Neil Young to Return Music to Spotify, Accuses Streaming Services of Hosting Disinformation
Young had left Spotify in protest against its exclusive deal with Joe Rogan, whose podcasts now appear on Apple Podcasts,...
New Music Streaming Bill Aims to Boost Streaming Royalties for Artists
Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Jamaal Bowman introduced the bill to Congress, working alongside the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers
Sony Music Entertainment Settles Years-Long Class-Action Lawsuit With New York Dolls’ David Johansen and More
Johansen, John Lyon, and Paul Collins alleged that the label was engaging in copyright infringement by not granting them ownership...
More Songs Disappear From TikTok as Standoff Extends to Universal Music Publishing Group: Report
The cull of UMG-owned songs now expands to the major label behemoth’s publishing arm
Beyoncé Makes History as “Texas Hold ’Em” Tops Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart
The superstar, whose “16 Carriages” also charted, is the first Black woman to reach No. 1 on the Hot Country...
Universal Music Group Severs Ties With TikTok, Alleges “Indifference” and “Intimidation” in Open Letter
UMG will not renew its contract with TikTok, claiming that the platform would not adequately address issues such as artist...
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Dropped by BMG Over Israel Comments: Report
The music rights company reportedly parted ways with the Pink Floyd co-founder amid renewed attention to allegations of antisemitism
