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Universal Music Sued For Unauthorized Sample in Mary J. Blige's 'Real Love'

TMZ.com Friday, 5 April 2024
Universal Music Group is facing a new lawsuit ... and it all has to do with Mary J. Blige's most famous song -- which someone is now claiming illegally sampled an old jam. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a company called TufAmerica,…
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Universal artists to return to TikTok as dispute comes to an end

Universal Music and TikTok have ended a dispute over royalties after the label pulled millions of songs from the social media platform.
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Taylor Swift’s Music Is Back on TikTok [Video]

Taylor Swift’s Music Is Back on TikTok

Taylor Swift’s Music , Is Back on TikTok. In January, Swift's music was pulled from TikTok by Universal Music Group due to a dispute over royalties, CNN reports. . Other artists, such as Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello and Rihanna, were also affected. Other artists, such as Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello and Rihanna, were also affected. Other artists, such as Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello and Rihanna, were also affected. At the time, Universal Music Group said that TikTok only wanted to pay its artists "a fraction of the rate that similarly situated major social platforms pay.". Ultimately TikTok is trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music, Universal Music Group, via statement. The music distributor was also concerned with the fact that TikTok allows AI-generated recordings on its platform... ... and is creating tools to "enable, promote and encourage" music creation with artificial intelligence. Universal Music Group believes that this will "massively dilute the royalty pool for human artists.". But as of April 11, Swift's music is back on TikTok, CNN reports. . The development comes ahead of the release of her newest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' on April 19. However, Universal Music Group's other artists are still not present on TikTok. It's not clear what terms were met between TikTok, Universal Music Group and Swift to return her music to the platform

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Lovers and Friends Festival Canceled Due to Severe Weather in Las Vegas

Even Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, and Lil Wayne's combined star power isn't enough to outshine Mother Nature -- who just forced..
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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Are Announced [Video]

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Are Announced

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees , Are Announced. 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees , Are Announced. This year's honorees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band. This year's honorees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band. This year's honorees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band. Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang. Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang. Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang. Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest, NPR reports. . Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest, NPR reports. . John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, issued a statement about this year's inductees. Rock & Roll is an ever-evolving amalgam of sounds that impacts culture and moves generations, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, via NPR. This diverse group of inductees each broke down musical barriers and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, via NPR. Additionally, the Musical Influence Award will go to Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton. Additionally, the Musical Influence Award will go to Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton. Additionally, the Musical Influence Award will go to Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton. The Musical Excellence Award will be given to Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield. The Musical Excellence Award will be given to Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield. The Musical Excellence Award will be given to Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield. The Musical Excellence Award will be given to Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield. The Ahmet Ertegun Award, which honors those who don't perform music but have made an impact in the industry, will go to Suzanne de Passe. The induction ceremony will take place on Oct. 19 and will stream live on Disney+. It will be available to view on Hulu the following day and will also air on ABC at a later date. It will be available to view on Hulu the following day and will also air on ABC at a later date

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