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Tate McRae: Dancing to the Beat of Her Drum

June 7, 2024

Tate McRae, born on July 1, 2003, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has swiftly risen to fame as one of the most exciting young talents in the music industry today...

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Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter": A Bold Reinvention in Music

June 7, 2024

Beyoncé has once again proven why she is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry with the release of her latest album, "Cowboy Carter."

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Revolutionizing Music Discovery: Spotify and Amazon Launch AI-Powered Playlists

June 7, 2024

In a bold move to redefine how we discover and interact with music, Spotify and Amazon Music have each introduced groundbreaking AI-powered playlist generators...

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Charli XCX admits that she “never really felt accepted” in the British music scene

June 7, 2024

Charli XCX has opened up about her early struggles in the British music scene, revealing that she often felt like an outsider whose innovative ideas were dismissed as "silly or childish."

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Ticketmaster's Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity in the Ticketing Industry

June 7, 2024

Ticketmaster, a leading ticket sales and distribution company, is currently under legal scrutiny due to a reported data breach, which has led to a class action complaint...

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Diddy Faces Potential Federal Grand Jury Trial: A Legal Storm Brewing for the Music Mogul

June 7, 2024

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, a prominent figure in the music industry and beyond, is potentially facing a significant legal challenge as reports indicate that the Department of Justice...

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Pop Conference 2024: Discussions on "Legacy, Music Collections, and Archives

June 7, 2024

The Pop Conference 2024 recently convened under the theme "Legacy, Music Collections, and Archives," offering attendees an in-depth exploration of the preservation and impact of musical legacies...

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Why House Music Is So Damn Good!

June 7, 2024

House music, with its infectious beats and feel-good vibes, is more popular than ever, especially among young people. But what makes house music so damn good?...

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Halsey reveals dual health diagnoses, debuts new song The End

June 7, 2024

Halsey has courageously shared her private battle with illness, revealing her journey through a series of Instagram videos that document her receiving medical infusions...

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The Role of Vory in Drake's "Mob Ties" Controversy

June 7, 2024

The hip-hop community is abuzz with renewed allegations that Drake uses ghostwriters, spurred by the recent leak of a reference track for his song "Mob Ties."

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Can Coca-Cola Hit the Top of the Charts with Its Bold New Music Strategy?

June 2, 2024

Coca-Cola has a knack for mixing music with its brand, creating memorable moments that resonate globally. Remember the 1971 commercial where a group of young people sang...

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Lena Meyer-Landrut: Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity

June 2, 2024

German singer Lena Meyer-Landrut, at 33, has no qualms about discussing her battles with depression and self-doubt in the public eye...

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Drake Slapped With a $10 Million Lawsuit.

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Toronto Rapper Drake is slapped with a $10 million copyright lawsuit. The lawsuit began after Drake used an unpermitted sample from a song released by the artist Obrafour made in 2003 named ‘Oye Rhene.’

According to the details of the lawsuit, Drake had emailed Obrafour to gain permission to sample the song while he was in the making of ‘Calling My Name.’ Obrafor’s lawsuit further indicates that after not receiving an email back, Drake went ahead and sampled the song anyways without obtaining consent. The initial email asking permission to test the piece was sent out on June 8th, 2022, with no response. A follow-up email was sent out, with no response to either email. The song was released a few days later, on June 17th, 2022, in Drake’s surprise album “Honestly, Nevermind.”

In the lawsuit, Obrafor is suing under the Copyright Act for copyright infringement. Within the lawsuit, he is seeking all remedies afforded to him. This will include preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, monetary and damages. It will not be limited to actual damages, profits that are (in)directly attributable to Defendants’ infringing conduct and statutory damages. Under the Copyright Act, there is a fine of $150,000.00 per infringement.