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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.
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.
Suno pulls Mary J. Blige ad after saying she never authorized the campaign
Suno yanked a Mary J. Blige promotional video after stating it had dealt with someone falsely posing as her representative, and that Blige was uncomfortable with the campaign.
Wilson Pickett estate partners with Primary Wave on publishing and NIL rights
Primary Wave has taken a stake in Wilson Pickett’s publishing catalog and a share of his name, image, and likeness rights, joining forces with the singer’s estate.
