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Sony, Universal, Warner sue AI startups, claiming copyright infringement in training models
The lawsuits are the first to target music-generating AI following several cases brought by authors, news outlets and others over the alleged misuse of their work to train text-based AI...
Sony reportedly in talks to buy Queen’s music catalog for staggering $1 billion
Sony is reportedly teaming up with another unnamed investor on the staggering offer, which would also cover merchandising and other business opportunities.
Half of Michael Jackson's music catalog bought by Sony Music for $600M
This deal, you just can't beat it. Half of Michael Jackson’s music catalog has been reportedly purchased by Sony Music Group for at least $600 million. The deal values the...
Emily Ratajkowski's podcast canceled as Sony lays off staffers
"High Low with EmRata," which premiered less than one year ago, has been cancelled the same week Sony Group laid off a "significant percentage" of its podcasting division.
Mom accuses Sony Music of letting up-and-coming teen rapper OD on their watch
The mother of an up-and-coming teen rapper has filed a wrongful death suit against Sony Music claiming the company allowed her son to die of an overdose.
K-pop mega group BTS drops Sony for Universal
South Korea's BTS has signed a new distribution and marketing deal with Universal Music Group , the world's biggest music label, dropping Sony Music's Columbia Records, the music band's manager said on...
Mariah Carey's ex-husband Tommy Mottola wishes her well as she teases memoir
“I am deeply gratified to have played that role in Mariah’s well-deserved and remarkable success …"
Simon Cowell buys full control of ‘Got Talent,’ 'X Factor' franchises
"I’m very excited.”
Sony warns profit may drop 30 percent or more this year as demand slows
Sony said Wednesday that operating profit could fall 30 percent or more in the current fiscal year as the coronavirus hits the box office, as well as consumer demand for...
Apple reportedly inks deals with major music labels
Apple has sealed multi-year licensing deals with major music labels like Universal Music, Sony Music and Warner Music in recent months, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing four people...
Music producer Salaam Remi after Sony for $750K in royalties
He claims that Sony Music Entertainment hasn’t made good on a 2012 contract he signed with them.
R. Kelly dropped by Sony Music
No external announcement of the move is planned in the immediate future.
Two wounded in knife attack at Sony headquarters in London
A violent argument broke out between a couple of kitchen workers at Sony Music’s headquarters in London on Friday — leaving them bloodied and under arrest after a fight that...
Judge orders Sony to release names in Dr. Luke probe
Dr. Luke — real name Lukasz Gottwald — sued Kesha in 2014 after she went public with allegations that he’d raped her.
Sony gets rights to Prince music
Sony Music Entertainment has inked a deal to distribute 35 previously released Prince albums, the label and the late musician’s estate said Wednesday. Terms of the deal, coming 26 months...
Embattled L.A. Reid plotting his return to the music industry
L.A. Reid, the former CEO of Sony Music Entertainment’s Epic Records, has teamed up with Charles Goldstuck, the former executive chairman of TouchTunes Interactive Networks, for his return to the...
Facebook inks music video deal with Sony Music/ATV
Facebook has signed a deal with Sony Music/ATV Publishing that will enable the social network’s users to upload and post videos of songs from artists such as Taylor Swift, Drake...
YouTube plans to launch a paid music-streaming service
Alphabet Inc’s YouTube plans to introduce a paid music streaming service in March, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Record label Warner Music Group has already...
Sony Music waiting to name new Columbia Records head
Rob Stringer can't name Ron Perry the head of the label until he sells his Songs Music Publishing company.
Kelly Clarkson turned down 'millions' to avoid sharing credit with Dr. Luke
The "American Idol" winner claims her record label forced her to work with the controversial music producer.