RUSH Unveils Historic '50' Anthology: A Half-Century of Rock Excellence
Legendary rock band RUSH celebrates 50 years with their first comprehensive career anthology, featuring 50 tracks including seven unreleased gems. The collection, available in multiple formats, spans from their 1973 debut to their final 2015 performance, complete with rare recordings and exclusive content.
Limp Bizkit's $200M Royalties Lawsuit Against Universal Music Hits Major Roadblock
A federal judge has dealt a significant blow to Limp Bizkit's massive lawsuit against UMG over unpaid royalties spanning three decades. While not completely dismissed, the ruling creates major hurdles for the band's legal strategy to void their original contracts and regain ownership rights.
Drake Sues Universal Music Group Over Defamatory Lyrics in Kendrick Lamar Diss Track
Drake files a defamation lawsuit against UMG for publishing and promoting Kendrick Lamar's controversial track containing dangerous false allegations. The legal battle intensifies as Drake seeks damages following real-world security incidents allegedly triggered by the song's release.
Global Ban Ordered for Adele Song Amid Brazilian Plagiarism Claims
A Brazilian judge has ordered Adele's 'Million Years Ago' removed from streaming platforms worldwide following plagiarism allegations from composer Toninho Geraes. The ruling requires Sony Music and Universal Music to cease distribution as Geraes seeks royalties and damages for alleged copying of his 1995 samba song.
Brazilian Court Orders Global Ban of Adele's 'Million Years Ago' in Plagiarism Case
A Rio de Janeiro judge has mandated the worldwide removal of Adele's song amid claims it plagiarizes a Brazilian samba classic. The ruling targets Sony Music and Universal Music's Brazilian divisions, with potential $8,000 fines per violation as composer Toninho Geraes seeks $160,000 in damages.
Brazilian Court Orders Adele Song Removal in Landmark Plagiarism Case
A Rio de Janeiro court has ordered the removal of Adele's 'Million Years Ago' from streaming platforms over claims it plagiarized a Brazilian composition. The ruling found 87% similarity to Toninho Geraes' work 'Mulheres,' sparking debate about global music copyright protection.
Artists Rally Against Major Labels in Battle Over Internet Archive's Music Preservation
Over 600 musicians challenge major record labels' lawsuit against the Internet Archive's Great 78 Project, defending the importance of digital preservation for music history. The open letter highlights broader industry issues around revenue sharing, streaming economics, and corporate control of musical heritage.
Producers of Kanye West's 'Vultures' Albums Report Missing Payments Despite Commercial Success
Multiple producers who contributed to Ye's recent Vultures albums remain unpaid despite generating over 1 billion streams and 817,000 album equivalent units. The situation has united music industry attorneys in an unprecedented effort to secure compensation for their clients.
The Great Divide: Hollywood Actors Thrive While Musicians Struggle in Digital Age
Despite record-breaking industry revenues of $45.5 billion in 2023, most musicians earn minimal income while actors command multi-million dollar contracts. The rise of streaming platforms has transformed how artists are compensated, creating a stark economic disparity in entertainment.
Drake Files Legal Challenge Against UMG Over Alleged Streaming Manipulation
Universal Music Group faces unprecedented allegations from Drake, who claims the company artificially boosted Kendrick Lamar's streaming numbers. The legal filing alleges bot farms and deceptive practices, while UMG strongly denies any wrongdoing.