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
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
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
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
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
ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus urges reforms to pay songwriters their due
Key to reform is transparency, which Ulvaeus said is severely lacking in an industry long built on closed-door dealings.
Sun Apr 18 2021
Ariana Grande settles lawsuit claiming she stole '7 Rings'
Josh Stone reveals the settlement with Grande and 13 other defendants, including her publishers and several songwriters.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Increase in copyright royalty must consider interests of all parties - Jailani
The final decision to increase the music authors' copyright will be made by the Music Authors Copyright Protection (MACP).
Mon Nov 23 2015