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Sony and Warner publishers sue Anthropic over song lyrics in AI training
Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell have sued Anthropic in California, alleging Claude was trained on pirated lyrics and sheet music from artists including the Beatles and Taylor Swift.
Megan Thee Stallion keeps masters as she partners with Interscope
Megan Thee Stallion’s new Interscope arrangement expands global distribution while she keeps full ownership of masters and publishing through Hot Girl Productions.
Jay-Z’s London return packs Tottenham with Fugees and Giggs
On the Jay-Z 30 tour, the rapper’s first UK headline solo show in more than a decade brought Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Giggs to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Beyoncé drops B’Day 20th anniversary deluxe with Maluma and Selena features
Beyoncé’s remastered B’Day 20th anniversary deluxe adds unheard tracks, a Maluma collab, and an estate-cleared Selena feature, plus 4K remastered videos.
RIAA: US recorded music hit nearly $6B in H1 2026 as premium streams climb
The RIAA’s mid-year report puts US wholesale recorded-music revenue at about $5.97 billion for H1 2026, with premium subscriptions and a sharp physical rebound leading the gains.
