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A 54-year-old man from Cornelius, North Carolina, has pleaded guilty to running a large-scale music streaming fraud that generated over $8 million in royalties. Michael Smith was charged by U.S. federal prosecutors in 2024, with authorities stating that the operation began as early as 2017. He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit …

Man Pleads Guilty to $8M AI Music Streaming Fraud

PPCA welcomes the Australian federal government’s support of a cost-benefit analysis into removing the current radio caps.

Who would like a $4 billion account (yes that’s billion) although it could prove rather tricky in the current climate. That’s what the US Army account, currently at Omnicom’s DDB Chicago reportedly spends. DDB is being folded into TBWA of course, following the Omnicom/IPG merger. The business is said to be worth $40m annually to …

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FKA twigs files suit against 90s alt-pop duo The Twigs, claiming they issued numerous cease-and-desist letters over her trademarked stage name. Who gets to claim the stage name “twigs?” FKA twigs has filed a lawsuit against 90s alt-pop duo The Twigs with allegations that they have issued numerous cease-and-desist letters over her stage name’s associated […]

The Netflix special cracked the weekly top 10 in 80 countries and nabbed top spot in 24 countries.

M&G Investments announces a $267 million asset-backed securities financing deal for Seeker Music, providing financial firepower to fuel growth. Music publishing and record company Seeker Music, established in 2020 with backing from M&G Investments’ Life business, has secured a $267 million asset-backed securities financing deal with M&G. The transaction provides Seeker with the financial firepower […]

“Shoutout to the pyro people,” G writes, “we had no idea how many flames & fireworks would be going off and it was insane.”

On the new Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the recent trend of artists like Harry Styles setting up for a string of shows in one city.

Bloom, Insomniac’s second nightclub in San Diego, announced that this weekend will be the last time its dancefloor will be open, with an imminent closure on the horizon.

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A new industry coalition aims to track every song’s creation path before AI commercialization becomes irreversible.