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Streaming giant Spotify is facing a new lawsuit that could reignite debate over how artists are paid in the streaming era. The legal action alleges that recent royalty policies implemented by the platform disproportionately harm independent artists and smaller rights holders, while favoring major labels and established catalogs with significantly larger streaming volumes. The lawsuit…
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Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced the launch of Def Jam North Africa, a major new expansion of the iconic Def Jam brand that will serve artists and music markets across the North African region. The new division will be headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco, positioning one of the world’s most influential music labels at the…
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Hip-hop history is about to be made as rap legends JAY-Z and Eminem are set to reunite on a new song from the forthcoming album by pioneering MC Rakim. The collaboration will mark the first time the two rap icons have appeared on the same track in 25 years, ending a quarter-century wait for a…
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Hip-hop heavyweight Rick Ross has officially delayed the release of his highly anticipated new album, Set In Stone, pushing the project back by five weeks and giving fans a little longer to wait for his long-awaited return. The album was originally scheduled to arrive on June 12, but updated listings across major digital platforms now…
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R&B superstar Chris Brown has reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning songwriting credits and royalty payments tied to two of his recent records, “Monalisa” and “Sensational.” The agreement brings an end to a legal dispute that had drawn attention from across the music industry due to the commercial success of both songs and the…
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South African global breakout star Tyla is officially joining the cast of Disney and Pixar’s highly anticipated Toy Story 5, marking a major expansion of her career from music into Hollywood voice acting. Disney confirmed that Tyla will be making her debut voice performance in the film, which continues the beloved animated franchise that has…
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Football icon Ronaldinho is expanding his creative horizons beyond the pitch with the release of his new 10-track album, CAMISA. The project sees the former World Cup winner embrace his long-standing passion for music while collaborating with a diverse lineup of artists from across Africa and beyond. Known globally for his dazzling skills, infectious personality,…
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Nigerian singer and songwriter Barry Jhay has officially announced his highly anticipated sophomore album, Barrystar Vol. 2, which is scheduled for release on June 26. The 17-track project marks a significant milestone in the artist’s career and serves as the follow-up to his acclaimed Barrystar Vol. 1, a project that helped establish him as one…
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A new civil lawsuit has been filed against music mogul Sean Combs, alleging that he sexually assaulted a minor aspiring actor during an encounter that reportedly took place years ago. The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges facing the Bad Boy Records founder and adds to the growing list of allegations…
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Chlöe Bailey is ushering in a bold new chapter of her career with the announcement of Resurrection, a collaborative mixtape created alongside legendary producer Timbaland. The surprise announcement has immediately generated excitement among fans, marking one of the most intriguing artist-producer partnerships of the year. era for the singer as she continues to evolve artistically. …