Lionel Richie is making a quiet but important legal move that says a lot about where the music industry is heading. The four-time Grammy winner has applied to trademark the sound of his voice, filing four applications with the U.S. Patent…
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Streaming is no longer just the dominant format in music. It is now the central engine of the global recorded music business. According to IFPI’s latest Global Music Report, worldwide recorded music revenues reached US$31.7 billion in 2025, marking the industry’s…
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Chris Brown has reportedly moved to settle a songwriter lawsuit connected to two major records in his recent catalogue: “Sensational” and “Monalisa.” The case, brought by songwriter Steve Chokpelle, centered on allegations that he contributed writing to the songs but was not properly credited or compensated for his work. According to recent court updates…
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Warner Music Group is making one of the clearest major-label moves yet in the battle over AI attribution. The company has agreed to acquire Sureel AI, a startup whose technology is designed to trace how artists’ work is used by AI models in both training and generated outputs. Music Business Worldwide reported…
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