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Ireland Is Paying a Basic Income of €325 (About $350) a Week to Artists and Creatives. Will America Ever Catch Up?
Ireland has extended its Basic Income for the Arts program through 2026, offering guaranteed weekly pay to 2,000 artists and creatives.
Drake Loses UMG Lawsuit Over Kendrick’s “Not Like Us”: The Court Says Diss Tracks Are Art, Not Defamation
The court’s decision reaffirms that hip-hop’s storytelling and bravado are protected forms of expression, even when the lines between art and personal conflict blur.
RAYE Tells Songwriters: Stop Fighting Each Other and Being Manipulated
At The Ivors Academy’s inaugural Honours in London, RAYE's message was clear: stop letting labels divide creators. RAYE urged songwriters to get on the same page about splits and fight as one for the compensation they deserve.
Diddy Sentenced to Just Over 4 Years, With Time Served
Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison, fined $500,000, and given five years’ supervised release after Judge Arun Subramanian cited coercion, threats, and violence in the case.
Bad Bunny to Headline Super Bowl 2026: Why the Announcement Has America Divided
As debates rage online, supporters point out that Puerto Rico is part of the United States and that Bad Bunny’s presence reflects the nation’s diversity.
Hallwood Media Bets $3M on AI Artist Xania Monet: Kehlani Sounds the Alarm
Kehlani calls it the antithesis of art. Fans call it relatable. Xania Monet is forcing the music industry to choose between algorithms and authenticity.
Bad Bunny Refuses to Tour the U.S.: “F*cking ICE Could Be Outside [My Concert]”
The global superstar is skipping the most lucrative music market in the world, leaving hundreds of millions behind to protect the fans most at risk.
Spotify’s New Terms Give Them a License to Use Your Playlists, Photos, and Messages, But For What?
Your playlists aren’t just music anymore; they’re data, marketing material, and product fuel.
Redacted Text About Kanye West at the Center of New Filing in Upcoming Sexual Assault Trial Against L.A. Reid
Drew Dixon alleges Reid retaliated against her after she rejected his advances by blocking her efforts to sign Kanye West and John Legend.
Lucian Grainge Took Home $39.6M Last Year. Why Do Songwriters Still Get Nothing from UMG’s Recorded Music?
UMG pulled in $9.6 billion from recordings last year, 75% of its revenue, yet songwriters are still denied a share.
UK Songwriters Just Changed the Game. Here’s How.
One of the champions behind this massive win is Helienne Lindvall.
The Biggest IP Heist in U.S. History: Senator Josh Hawley Slams Meta, Anthropic, and OpenAI for Pirating Creators’ Work
“It’s the piracy, and us knowing, and being accomplices, that’s the issue.” - Meta Staff
India Shawn Returns with “Kill Switch” and a Dream Team of Collaborators
India Shawn returns with “Kill Switch,” a hypnotic single that centers emotional clarity and self protection. Co-written by Shawn alongside Varren Wade, Livvy Bennett, Michael B. Hunter, and longtime collaborator D’Mile.
Universal, Sony, and Warner Just Agreed to Pay UK Songwriters. Will U.S. Majors Step Up?
For the first time in history, UK songwriters will receive a non-recoupable £75($101) per diem for participating in sessions and writing camps.
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