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‘Friend of Mine’ Co-Producer Jon Bellion: Rihanna’s New Single Resulted From ‘A Bunch of People Having a Blast’

At first blush, Rihanna’s “Friend of Mine” does not sound like a single from a kids movie. Unlike the superstar’s previous soundtrack work for films like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Home, which tended to veer toward sweeping pop balladry, “Friend of Mine” is a thumping club track, with Rihanna’s voice positioned as an elliptical […]

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For Brands, Using Music in Social Posts Has Never Been Riskier. Here’s How to Help Avoid Being Sued (Guest Column)

In recent years, social media platforms have become a key battleground for copyright infringement disputes, with music rights holders targeting brands that use copyrighted tracks in social media posts. This development can be traced, in part, to increasingly sophisticated software that major music labels and publishers use to monitor infringing uses of their songs online

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Senate Bill to Promote Music Tourism Passes Unanimously

The broadly supported American Music Tourism Act passed in the U.S. Senate unanimously this week. Sponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO), the bipartisan bill, which was first introduced last year and revived in January, aims to further promote travel and tourism to music-related sites and events in the U.S. According to

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Chris Brown Denied Bail in U.K. After Arrest for Alleged 2023 Nightclub Attack

Chris Brown was denied bail during a court hearing for his assault charge in Manchester, England, on Friday (May 16), according to Reuters. Related Chris Brown Arrested in Manchester Over Alleged Two-Year Old Nightclub Bottle Attack 05/15/2025 The singer was taken into custody on Thursday (May 15) after being arrested at his Manchester hotel and charged

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Travis Kelce Hilariously Withdraws Bid on Signed Taylor Swift Guitar at Auction: ‘I Have That Already’

Travis Kelce flew solo at Patrick Mahomes’ charity auction Thursday night (May 15), but Taylor Swift‘s presence was still felt — especially during one hilarious moment when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end withdrew his bid on a guitar signed by his superstar girlfriend. Related Donald Trump Can’t Seem to Stop Taunting Taylor Swift &

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Tupac Shakur & Notorious B.I.G. Photos at Center of New Copyright Lawsuit Against Univision

Legendary rappers Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. might have been rivals in life, but they’re now united in copyright litigation. A pair of photographers who snapped separate photos of the late hip-hop stars are teaming up to sue Univision for copyright infringement, accusing the broadcaster of using the images without permission in a web article

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Halle Bailey Granted Temporary Custody of Son After Getting Restraining Order Against DDG

Halle Bailey was awarded temporary sole physical and legal custody of her son amid the ongoing abuse allegations against her ex-boyfriend DDG. Related Halle Bailey Granted Restraining Order Against DDG Over Claims He Abused Her Multiple Times 05/13/2025 According to a Friday (May 16) report by People, court documents obtained by the publication indicate that Bailey

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Italy’s Lucio Corsi Shares His Thoughts About Eurovision Song Contest 2025

For the Italian public, he is now an artist who needs no introduction. His surprising climb to second place at the Sanremo Festival 2025 with the song “Volevo Essere un Duro” (“I Wanted to Be a Tough Guy”) made him famous thanks to its mix of tenderness, irony and aesthetic and musical references to glam

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