Tag: rights

Publishers acquire stake in rock song at center of landmark termination rights case as they plan to pursue Supreme Court challenge

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:14:16 +0000

The publishers said they acquired Robert Resnik's stake as they seek to ask the Supreme Court to review the Fifth Circuit's January ruling.

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Deezer licenses AI music detection technology to Hungarian rights organization EJI

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:33:55 +0000

CMO becomes first in Hungary to deploy Deezer's AI detection tech.

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Symphonic acquires music distribution and YouTube monetization platform Distro Nation

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:09 +0000

Jon Baltz, CEO and Co-Founder of Distro Nation, will join Symphonic’s executive team as Head of UGC & Rights Management, along with his team.

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With $50M+ in music rights deals to date, Larrosa’s MusicTraders builds out new M&A team targeting LATAM and emerging market catalogs

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:41:21 +0000

Invitation-only music rights platform names specialist division as it renovates after six years and $50M+ in deals.

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Tina Turner music interests acquired by Pophouse in ‘strategic transaction’ with BMG

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:19:06 +0000

Deal with BMG also covers the late superstar's Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights.

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Primary Wave partners with estate of Eartha Kitt, acquiring music catalog and name & likeness rights

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:29:03 +0000

Deal includes the singer's 17 studio albums, eight live albums and more than 50 singles, including Santa Baby.

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BMG sues Anthropic for infringement, alleging AI firm’s $380B valuation was built on ‘stolen copyrighted works’

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:12:04 +0000

BMG Rights Management has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Anthropic, the AI giant behind the Claude AI chatbot.

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Quincy Jones estate sells catalog and ancillary rights to HarbourView

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:39:45 +0000

Investment firm acquires recorded music, publishing, and ancillary rights from the estate of the legendary producer.

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BMG acquires publishing and recording catalog of UK new wave band A Flock of Seagulls

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:28:36 +0000

The deal covers the ownership of US publishing rights and a participation in publishing income of the band’s catalog globally.

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Dionne Warwick sues rights company over alleged ‘pilfering of millions’ in royalty income

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:51:18 +0000

Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation previously sued the singer, claiming it is owed "hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars."

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Andrea Czapary Martin to exit as CEO of the UK’s PRS for Music at the end of 2026

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:58:45 +0000

PRS represents the rights of more than 180,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers.

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South Korea’s music industry unites to declare ‘war’ on AI copyright infringement

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:14:36 +0000

Six music rights organizations have formed a coalition, declaring a "state of emergency" and making what they describe as a "declaration of war" against AI copyright infringement.

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Sacem secures ‘landmark’ agreement with UAE-based CMO, the Emirates Music Rights Association (EMRA)

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:36:50 +0000

The deal is said to mark a "turning point" for the protection and fair remuneration of creators, authors, composers, and publishers in the UAE.

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AI-driven kids media firm Animaj strikes global deal with The Orchard’s Magic Star and Sony Music Publishing

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:13:09 +0000

Deal sees The Orchard’s kids division handle recordings distribution while Sony Music Publishing administers publishing rights across Animaj’s catalogue.

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How Cutting Edge built a $1bn+ portfolio of Hollywood music rights

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:02:36 +0000

MBW's Trailblazers series meets the leadership team at Cutting Edge Group: CEO Philip Moross, COO Tara Finegan, and Head of M&A Tim Hegarty

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