Songwriters Dion Norman and Derrick Ordogne voluntarily dismissed their sampling claims against Travis Scott and Sony Music on October 9, according to Billboard reporter Rachel Scharf.
Read MoreSix Disney Music Group promotion executives have accepted voluntary early retirement offers and will remain with the company until November 29.
Read MoreEastWest is preparing an October 29 release of Hollywood Scoring Tools, a music-production product built around composer-crafted arrangements rather than requiring users to assemble every instrumental part from scratch.
Read MoreMichael Smith was sentenced October 6 to 18 months in prison and ordered to forfeit more than $8 million after pleading guilty in an AI-assisted music-streaming fraud case.
Read MoreFreddie Jackson’s family announced his death October 6. The singer helped define adult R&B radio with “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight.”
Read MoreFinney Media’s holiday study offers recording-level guidance for Christian-radio listeners. Its results should be interpreted within the audience that was tested.
Read More100 Entertainment alleges Universal and Virgin failed to deploy much of an agreed marketing budget. The claims remain disputed.
Read MoreThe Mechanical Licensing Collective will begin monthly market-share distributions in April 2027. Songwriters should review unclaimed works and recording matches before money is redistributed.
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Reservoir’s agreement with Jake Sinclair covers future works and adds a joint venture to sign and develop emerging artists and songwriters.
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HEWITT, New Jersey — Organizers say more than 700 college radio stations in over 50 countries will participate in World College Radio Day on Friday, October 2.
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A federal judge has declined to dismiss the FTC’s bot and ticket-resale case against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, allowing the dispute to proceed.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA — Australia’s commercial radio sector, ABC Radio and triple j are combining their national reach behind AusMusic T-Shirt Day 2026, expanding broadcast support for Support Act’s annual fundraiser for music workers....
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