Music

Universal Music Challenges Anthropic in Court Over Allegations of Faked Evidence in AI Copyright Case

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San Francisco, California – Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company known for its Claude chatbot, faces serious legal challenges as a federal judge demands the firm address allegations of submitting fabricated documents in a copyright lawsuit. The legal battle erupted in October 2023 when music publishers, including Universal Music Group, Concord, and ABKCO, filed a lawsuit against Anthropic. They claim the firm unlawfully incorporated lyrics from more than 500 songs into its AI model, enabling Claude to generate copyrighted material when prompted, such as excerpts from Don McLean’s iconic song “American Pie.” At a recent court … Read more

Sunset Rollercoaster and Hyukoh Lead Golden Melody Awards with Seven Nominations, Celebrating a Fusion of Talent in Taiwanese Music

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Taipei, Taiwan — Taiwanese indie band Sunset Rollercoaster and South Korean group Hyukoh lead this year’s Golden Melody Awards nominations with a total of seven each. The announcement, made on Wednesday, highlights the growing collaboration between artists from the two regions. Both bands are recognized for their work on the album “AAA,” which is up for several prestigious awards, including Best Band, Best Album Producer, Best Album Design, and Best Vocal Album Recording. From this album, the single “Young Man” has received nominations for Song of the Year and Best Music Video, while another track, … Read more

"Diddy in the Hot Seat: First Witnesses Testify in High-Stakes Racketeering Trial Accusing Music Mogul of Decades of Abuse"

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In Manhattan, the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs commenced Monday, with the first witnesses testifying against the prominent music figure. Federal prosecutors allege that Combs transformed his hip-hop empire into a criminal enterprise that coerced women into fulfilling his sexual demands over two decades. Combs faces serious charges, including one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion, as well as two counts related to transporting individuals for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty. The accusations are said to extend from roughly 2004 to 2024, with additional charges introduced … Read more

Music Industry Legal Giant Joel Katz Passes Away at 80 After Influential Career and Courageous Health Battles

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Atlanta, GA – Joel Katz, a prominent Atlanta-based attorney known for his deep ties to the music industry, passed away on Friday at the age of 80 after battling Parkinson’s disease among other health issues. Katz, a long-time partner at Greenberg Traurig, played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous music legends through his legal expertise. Katz’s client roster read like a who’s who of the music industry, including high-profile figures like Justin Timberlake, James Brown, and Jimmy Buffett. He was also instrumental in representing major music awards such as the Grammy Awards … Read more