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Music giants being sued over AI money

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

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.

Jacqline on the song leak: I was a little shocked

Jacqline's song "Woman", which competes in Melodifestivalen on Saturday, was leaked before it was officially released in Sweden. "I was a little shocked at first, but it turned out that no one had done anything wrong," she says.

Spotify Partners with Major Labels for Responsible AI Music Initiative

Spotify enters into a partnership with several major record companies to create AI products that will put musicians' needs first. The streaming giant also promises better opportunities for compensation, reports Billboard.

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.

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Kendrick Lamar took the Drake feud to the Super Bowl

The world star Kendrick Lamar played his Drake diss, the megahit "Not like us" when he performed at the Super Bowl. The diss got extra weight due to Tennis legend Serena Williams – who has a connection to Drake – appearing on stage.

Lamar was praised for diss - Beyoncé's album best

The rap star Kendrick Lamar was awarded twice for his Drake-diss "Not like us", which took home both song of the year and recording of the year at the Grammy Awards. The album of the year became Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" and Chappell Roan the newcomer of the year.

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.

Mette-Marit's son wins battle against record company

Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has won a legal battle against the record company Universal Music.

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.

Tiktok's music trend: "Songs are getting shorter"

Are sped-up and shortened songs the music industry's future? On Tiktok, the trend with fast-forwarded songs has been clear for several years.

Why everyone on Tiktok wants a financier

Within the span of a few weeks, Megan Boni went from being an unknown 27-year-old to getting millions of views on Tiktok – and a song with David Guetta. All thanks to the mantra "I'm looking for a financier".