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Downtown deal “another step in UMG’s relentless path to dominance” says WIN, as criticism builds over Universal’s latest acquisition
Criticism continues to build of Universal Music’s deal to buy Downtown Music. The World Independent Network has today ...
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Jay-Z says “sham” rape allegations against him should be withdrawn, as Diddy accepts he’ll have to await trial in prison
Jay-Z has again hit out at the attorney leading on a lawsuit that accuses the rapper of rape, saying an interview by his ...
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TikTok seeks help from Supreme Court and Donald Trump in latest bid to avoid January ban in the US
TikTok has turned to both the US Supreme Court and Donald Trump as it seeks to stop a ban that is due to come into effect in ...
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Beware the “wolf under the cape” in Universal’s Downtown land grab, warns Beggars boss as IMPALA calls for regulators to block the deal
The independent music sector has called on competition regulators to investigate and block Universal’s Downtown Music deal, ...
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UK government proposes copyright exception to help make UK attractive to AI companies as part of new consultation
The UK government has formally proposed introducing a new copyright exception for AI companies that use existing content to ...
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🎧 Approved in 2024
Listen to every track we've featured in CMU's 'Approved' slot in 2024 – and see our top tracks from this year's selection.
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Leadmill venue operator threatens to demolish toilets and gut venue if evicted, claiming Electric Group can’t afford refurbishment costs
The current operator of The Leadmill in Sheffield says he will gut the venue, including demolishing its toilets, if forced to ...
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Congress warns Apple and Google: get ready to boot TikTok from US app stores
Apple and Google have been warned that it will soon be unlawful to “provide services to distribute, maintain or update” TikTok in their US app stores, in a letter sent by two members of US ...
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Universal continues its plan to eat the entire world, buys Downtown Music
Universal Music has announced a deal to buy Downtown Music Holdings, which owns FUGA, CD Baby, Songtrust and Downtown Artist & Label Services, among other things. The deal, instigated by Universal ...