![TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, Universal tells songwriters TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, Universal tells songwriters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702098224_TikTok.jpg)
TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, Universal tells songwriters
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has claimed TikTok is refusing to respond to concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) in an ongoing dispute, indicating "they simply do not value your music",
Fri Mar 01 2024
!['Flower Moon' film song is an ode to endangered Osage language 'Flower Moon' film song is an ode to endangered Osage language](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708679799_TBPremierefilmj.jpg)
'Flower Moon' film song is an ode to endangered Osage language
Songwriter Scott George is looking forward to the performance of Osage Nation song "Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)" at the 96th Oscars.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705556484_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI
American singer, songwriter and producer Will.i.am warned that AI is rapidly reshaping the job market, predicting significant job losses.
Thu Jan 18 2024
![Bruce Springsteen cancels gigs amid illness Bruce Springsteen cancels gigs amid illness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/71493445996_Springsteen.jpg)
Bruce Springsteen cancels gigs amid illness
The 73-year-old US singer-songwriter was due to play in Philadelphia before the gigs were postponed.
Thu Aug 17 2023
![Dua Lipa must face lawsuit claiming she copied 'Levitating' Dua Lipa must face lawsuit claiming she copied 'Levitating'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/81520394759_DuaLipa.jpg)
Dua Lipa must face lawsuit claiming she copied 'Levitating'
The judge said the songwriters could try to prove "substantial similarity" between "Levitating" and their song "Wiggle and Giggle All Night.
Wed Aug 09 2023
![Coco Lee, Hong Kong-born singer-songwriter, dies at 48 after suicide attempt Coco Lee, Hong Kong-born singer-songwriter, dies at 48 after suicide attempt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41688569063_CocoLee.jpg)
Coco Lee, Hong Kong-born singer-songwriter, dies at 48 after suicide attempt
Coco Lee died in Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong, where she had been living.
Thu Jul 06 2023
![Singer-songwriter David Crosby dead at age 81 Singer-songwriter David Crosby dead at age 81](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51674178050_TBDAVID.jpg)
Singer-songwriter David Crosby dead at age 81
Musically, Crosby stood out for his intricate vocal harmonies, unorthodox open tunings on guitar and incisive songwriting.
Fri Jan 20 2023
![Taylor Swift, songwriters agree to end 'Shake It Off' copyright case Taylor Swift, songwriters agree to end 'Shake It Off' copyright case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-04/71523527414_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift, songwriters agree to end 'Shake It Off' copyright case
Two songwriters drop their lawsuit claiming Grammy-winning musician Taylor Swift copied their lyrics in her 2014 number-one hit.
Tue Dec 13 2022
![Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79 Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41669868310_ChristineMcVie.jpg)
Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79
McVie passed away at a hospital following a short illness, her family said.
Thu Dec 01 2022
![US music star Jerry Lee Lewis dies at 87 US music star Jerry Lee Lewis dies at 87](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41667018455_TBJERRY.jpg)
US music star Jerry Lee Lewis dies at 87
One of the most famous US singers and songwriters Jerry Lee Lewis died at the age of 87.
Sat Oct 29 2022
![Mariah Carey, Eurythmics, Pharrell enter Songwriters Hall of Fame Mariah Carey, Eurythmics, Pharrell enter Songwriters Hall of Fame](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-10/81539494709_MARIAHCAREY.jpg)
Mariah Carey, Eurythmics, Pharrell enter Songwriters Hall of Fame
This year's gala comes at a time that the songwriting and publishing side of the music business that's oft-overlooked is experiencing roaring success.
Sat Jun 18 2022
![Mariah Carey hit with copyright lawsuit over 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' Mariah Carey hit with copyright lawsuit over 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-10/81539494709_MARIAHCAREY.jpg)
Mariah Carey hit with copyright lawsuit over 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
The lawsuit has been brought by songwriter Andy Stone who alleges he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Let's Talk: Art Includes - Truth in Darkness
Can we move from sympathy to empathy? We speak to Steven Chan (Founder, Dialogue in the Dark, Malaysia), singer-songwriter Rozella and artist Wan Jamila Wan Shaiful Bahri accompanied by her mother Noor Hashimah Mohd Noordin on "Art Includes - Celebrating Diversities" from the 23rd to the 29th of September.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Let's Talk: Art Includes - Believing in Potential
How do we invest in a child with special needs? We speak to Steven Chan (Founder, Dialogue in the Dark, Malaysia), singer-songwriter Rozella and artist Wan Jamila Wan Shaiful Bahri accompanied by her mother Noor Hashimah Mohd Noordin on "Art Includes - Celebrating Diversities" from the 23rd to the 29th of September.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Let's Talk: Art Includes - Disability and Talent
Shouldn’t art celebrate diversity? Catch "Art Includes - Celebrating Diversities" from the 23rd to the 29th of September. We speak to Steven Chan (Founder, Dialogue in the Dark, Malaysia), singer-songwriter Rozella and artist Wan Jamila Wan Shaiful Bahri accompanied by her mother Noor Hashimah Mohd Noordin.
Tue Mar 15 2022