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Following a federal ruling confirming that the BOTS Act doesn’t just apply to bot-powered ticket purchases – or individuals – where does the FTC v. Live Nation
What Streaming Plateau? YouTube Music and Premium Achieved Record Subscriber Growth in Q1
As Spotify and others grapple with a subscriber-growth slowdown in established markets, YouTube Music and Premium are said to be adding a record number of paid
AI-Generated Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Kim Kardashian Scams Surge on TikTok
Online scammers are using AI deepfakes of celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rihanna to trick TikTok users into signing up for fake rewards programs. Over the pa
The BOTS Act Isn’t Just for Bots: Federal Judge Denies Key Investment Group Dismissal Moti
Despite its title, the BOTS Act applies to more than bot-powered efforts to bypass ticketing-platform security measures – at least according to a new order allo
Busta Rhymes Settles ‘Horrible Boss’ Lawsuit After Allegedly Punching His Assistant
Busta Rhymes settles a lawsuit filed by his former personal assistant, who claimed the rapper attacked and punched him in the face. Busta Rhymes has settled a l
Sony Music v. Udio Legal Battle Heats Up — AI Music Generator Acknowledges Obtaining ‘Audi
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Federal Judge Shuts Down Spotify ‘Payola’ Class Action — Case Officially Stayed, Ordered t
Six months later, a federal judge has shut down a lawsuit centering on Spotify’s allegedly deceptive editorial playlist placements and algorithmic recommendatio
Instagram Debuts More ‘Original Content’ Protections for Creators
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Kanye Concert in Albania Given the Go-Ahead Amid European Cancellations
The Albanian Prime Minister confirms that a Kanye West concert will go ahead in the country, despite several cancelled shows in Europe and Australia. On Thursda
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