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Amanda Lear accuses Miley Cyrus of copying 1978 song The Sphinx

French disco diva Amanda Lear accuses Miley Cyrus of plagiarizing one of her 1970s songs.

Odyssey ship dispute likely to be resolved soon after Universal phone call

The dispute over the unpaid invoice for repairs to the Swedish ship Glad av Gillberga, which appears in the film "The Odyssey", seems likely to be resolved soon.

Universal says Odyssey ship invoice issue is a misunderstanding, Swedish group says

Representatives of the Swedish Viking ship, which is featured in the blockbuster film "The Odyssey", will talk to film company Universal about the unpaid invoice, writes DN.

Swedish Viking ship featured in The Odyssey still unpaid after filming damage

A Viking ship from Värmland was featured in the filming of the new blockbuster film “The Odyssey.” But film company Universal has still not paid for the damage that occurred.

Music giants being sued over AI money

The American music union AFM is suing Universal Music and Warner Music.

Isak's record transfer highlighted in book as a problem for Swedish football

When Alexander Isak left AIK for Borussia Dortmund in a record transfer, it had repercussions for the agent industry in Sweden. The book "Football Agents" reveals how the agent company Universal controlled the major Allsvenskan club AIK. Universal was deeply rooted in AIK, and they controlled the club, says author Andréas Sundberg.

Despite its promise, AIK continued to work with Universal

AIK decided in 2023 that they would not do any business with the controversial agent company Universal. However, they continued to do so. Among other things, TV4 Fotbollskanalen writes that the Allsvenskan club received 90 million kronor in two player sales.

Bill Ackman makes bid to buy Universal Music Group

Pershing Square is making a bid to buy the entire Universal Music Group - a deal that values the company at more than $60 billion.

Jonny Greenwood demands Phantom Thread piece be removed from Melania documentary

Composer and musician Jonny Greenwood is demanding that one of his works be removed from the controversial documentary "Melania," Variety reports.

Loreen releases new music, collaborates with Sia

Two-time hitmaker Loreen is currently working on a new album - her first in nine years. Today, the single "Feels Like Heaven" was released; it was co-written with global star Sia.

World artists get through Israel blockade

Massive Attack and Paul Weller have requested and had their music blocked in Israel, reports NME.

Felicia Takman cancels tour - after bicycle accident

Felicia Takman cancels her tour after being hit by a cyclist, reports Aftonbladet.

Drake's Lawsuit Against Universal Dismissed by Judge

Rap star Drake took the conflict with arch-rival Kendrick Lamar to court by suing their record label Universal. Now it is clear that the judge in the case dismisses the Canadian's move.

Universal to Open First European Theme Park in Bedford, UK

The American film giant Universal is building its first European theme park in British Bedford, 80 kilometers north of London. This was announced by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Laleh celebrates Pippi's 80th birthday with a birthday song

One of the world's most beloved children's book characters, Pippi Longstocking, turns 80 in 2025 and in her honor, the artist Laleh has created a new birthday song.

Drake sues Universal for defamation

Rap star Drake is suing his record company Universal Music for defamation and harassment because the company has released and marketed Kendrick Lamar's song "Not like us". A song that Drake believes defames him.

Drake accuses Lamar's record label

Payne lost his record contract before his death

Argentinian police are trying to find a hotel employee who may have supplied Liam Payne with drugs before the artist fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires and died. At the same time, it emerges that Payne lost his record contract shortly before his death.

Boost for Record Labels after New Forecast

The Trump Campaign: Had a License to Play Abba

Donald Trump's team is fighting back and claims that they had the right to play Abba for the audience at their election rally.

ABBA to Trump: Stop Using Our Music

Donald Trump is using Abbas' music and videos in his election campaign. Now the record company is demanding that he stops. "Our record company Universal will make sure it's taken down", writes Björn Ulvaeus in a text message to TT.

Mora Träsk releases own song – about gaming