Tag #Music Industry

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DJs Boycott Field Day Festival Over Owner's Ethical Concerns

Several DJs are boycotting the UK's Field Day festival due to its owner, private equity firm KKR's, alleged ties to Israeli settlements and arms manufacturers, causing a debate about ethical investment in the music industry.

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Diddy Trial: Witness Details Coercion, Abuse, and \$20 Million Settlement

In a New York court, Cassie Ventura emotionally testified against Sean "Diddy" Combs, detailing coerced participation in drug-fueled sex parties and alleged physical abuse during their decade-long relationship; this testimony, including evidence of two large settlements, is central to the racketeeri...

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Cassie Ventura Testifies Against Sean Combs, Alleging Abuse and Career Suppression

Cassie Ventura, a singer whose debut single "Me & U" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006, testified this week that Sean Combs, her former boyfriend and record label boss, physically, sexually, and emotionally abused her throughout their 11-year relationship, beginning in 2007.

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Kanye West's "Heil Hitler" Song Sparks Outrage and Debate

Kanye West released an antisemitic song titled "Heil Hitler," prompting its removal from major platforms; this follows a pattern of increasingly extreme views and actions, sparking debate on responsible media coverage of hate speech.

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London's Grassroots Music Scene Celebrated in New Campaign

A new campaign, 'London Creates,' celebrates London's grassroots music scene, highlighting its £313 million economic contribution, 7,000 jobs created, and the role of venues in launching the careers of artists like Coldplay and Charli XCX.

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British Artists Demand Stronger Copyright Protections Against AI

Over 400 British musicians, writers, and artists, including Dua Lipa and Sir Elton John, are calling on the UK Prime Minister to update copyright laws to prevent AI from using their work without permission, arguing this threatens both their livelihoods and the UK's creative industries; a key vote on...

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ABBA Mourns Sound Engineer Michael Tretow

ABBA's sound engineer, Michael Tretow, died at 80; the band released emotional tributes highlighting his crucial role in their 70s success and his enduring impact on their music, with tracks such as "Ring Ring," "Waterloo," and "Super Trouper.

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Cassie Ventura Testifies Against Sean "Diddy" Combs, Alleging Abuse

Singer Cassie Ventura testified this week in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleging years of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse starting around 2007, coinciding with a decline in her music career after her 2006 hit "Me & U", despite a 10-album contract with Combs' label.

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No Phones Allowed": Artists Seek Intimacy, Protect Unreleased Music at Concerts

Concerts increasingly ban phones to protect unreleased music, enhance audience experience, and counter social-media pressures; artists like Bob Dylan, RIN, and Ghost utilize phone bans or taped cameras, while events like Berlin's "Unreleased" series completely prohibit phone use; this reflects a des...

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€107,000 Fraud at Dutch Music Rights Organization BumaStemra

BumaStemra, a Dutch music rights organization, discovered a fraud scheme resulting in over €107,000 in illegal payments over two years due to fraudulent accounts linked to similar email addresses and over 890 registered music pieces; the organization is investigating and has reported the incident to...

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Ye's "Heil Hitler" Song Spreads Despite Platform Removals

Ye's new song "Heil Hitler," glorifying Hitler, was removed from Spotify and SoundCloud but proliferated on X, accumulating millions of views, showcasing inconsistent online content moderation and the power of influential users.

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Music Industry Executive Exposes Widespread Sexual Exploitation

Ty Stiklorius, a prominent music executive, detailed her experience of sexual coercion at a Sean Combs party, revealing a widespread culture of exploitation in the music industry where NDAs silence victims and few consequences are seen for perpetrators, prompting calls for systemic reform.

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