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‘We were just being ripped off’: Musicians lost thousands after AI bootleggers stole their song

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‘We were just being ripped off’: Musicians lost thousands after AI bootleggers stole their song

June 11, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By August Brown, Los Angeles Times | The SoCal reggae act Stick Figure is, in a way, glad the single “Run... Read More → ‘We were just being ripped off’: Musicians lost thousands after AI bootleggers stole their song

Court throws out Kennedy Center’s $1 million case against musician who canceled show over renaming

June 11, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Mohd Haider, Benzinga | A D.C. Superior Court judge dismissed the Kennedy Center’s breach-of-contract... Read More → Court throws out Kennedy Center’s $1 million case against musician who canceled show over renaming

What Other Places Are Doing to Help Live Musicians: Sydney, New Orleans, Germany

June 11, 2026| Music-Related Business|

Sydney’s new nightlife reforms could turn unused buildings, rooftops and public spaces into pop-up... Read More → What Other Places Are Doing to Help Live Musicians: Sydney, New Orleans, Germany

So Long, For Now, to the No-Phones Club That Let Us Party Like It Was 1999

June 11, 2026| Music-Related Business|

In a time ruled by instant information and the Instagram story-fication of fun, the mystery shrouding Lost... Read More → So Long, For Now, to the No-Phones Club That Let Us Party Like It Was 1999

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Jared Polis signs bill giving Colorado artists creative control with new business structure

June 4, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Parker Yamasaki, Colorado Sun | Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday signed a bill that creates a new business... Read More → Jared Polis signs bill giving Colorado artists creative control with new business structure

Here’s What’s Changed in Denver’s Nightlife Licensing Proposal

May 28, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Emily Ferguson, Westword | The second draft of Denver’s updated entertainment ordinance proposal is out,... Read More → Here’s What’s Changed in Denver’s Nightlife Licensing Proposal

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Stephen Colbert Uses Copyrighted ‘Peanuts’ Music During Finale: ‘I Hope This Doesn’t Cost CBS Any Money!’ // CBS Dig Might Actually ‘Cost’ Them // It’s a Copyright Lawsuit, Charlie Brown

May 28, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone | During the final episode of The Late Show, host Stephen Colbert... Read More → Stephen Colbert Uses Copyrighted ‘Peanuts’ Music During Finale: ‘I Hope This Doesn’t Cost CBS Any Money!’ // CBS Dig Might Actually ‘Cost’ Them // It’s a Copyright Lawsuit, Charlie Brown

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National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ray Charles and more

May 21, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By David Morgan, CBS Sunday Morning | The Taylor Swift album “1989,” and Beyonce’s... Read More → National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ray Charles and more

Fender escalates legal campaign against S-style guitars, issues first cease and desist to US builder

May 21, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Matt Owen, Guitar World | “This case could set a precedent, impacting countless other builders and... Read More → Fender escalates legal campaign against S-style guitars, issues first cease and desist to US builder

Shakira acquitted of tax fraud . . . // Paris Jackson Wins Estate Ruling

May 21, 2026| Music-Related Business|

Shakira Acquitted of Tax Fraud, court orders Spain to hand back $70 million | Reuters | Spain’s High... Read More → Shakira acquitted of tax fraud . . . // Paris Jackson Wins Estate Ruling

How a Disgruntled Man and His 2001 Volvo Got the Kars4Kids Jingle Banned

May 21, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Andrew P. Collins, The Drive | If you’ve ever heard the “1-8-7-7-KARS-4-KIDS” jingle, you’ve... Read More → How a Disgruntled Man and His 2001 Volvo Got the Kars4Kids Jingle Banned

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Spotify’s new Wrapped-style feature is going viral. Here’s how to see your all-time top artists and songs.

May 14, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Tom Parfitt, SEO Editor, Yahoo UK, Yahoo Entertainment | Spotify is celebrating a big milestone — and... Read More → Spotify’s new Wrapped-style feature is going viral. Here’s how to see your all-time top artists and songs.

Noise exemptions for concert venues remain in doubt after Colorado House kills bill to restore local control

May 14, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Brian Eason, Colorado Sun | From a broadcast article by Dan Boyce and Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public... Read More → Noise exemptions for concert venues remain in doubt after Colorado House kills bill to restore local control

‘I’ve just ruined their lives’: Nashville bar owner’s property tax bill soars from $129K to $589K

May 14, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Tara Losinski, Money Wise | With no income tax, Tennessee can seem like an attractive option for American... Read More → ‘I’ve just ruined their lives’: Nashville bar owner’s property tax bill soars from $129K to $589K

Colorado Sound Studios Closing Its Doors After 50 Years: Farewell This Saturday, May 9th

May 7, 2026| Music-Related Business|

BUSINESS NEWS: Colorado Sound Studios Closing Its Doors After 50 Years: Farewell This Saturday, May 9th... Read More → Colorado Sound Studios Closing Its Doors After 50 Years: Farewell This Saturday, May 9th

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