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- Suno scraped YouTube, Deezer to train AI, hacked code reveals – potentially strengthening UMG and Sony’s legal caseon 16/07/2026 at 14:34
The code was obtained by a hacker who breached Suno and shared it with 404 Media. Source
- Bad Bunny asks judge to reconsider reggaeton ‘dembow’ copyright ruling or certify it for appeal to the Ninth Circuiton 16/07/2026 at 14:34
Bad Bunny and his label, Rimas Entertainment, have asked a US federal judge to reconsider a ruling that is keeping them in a copyright lawsuit over reggaeton’s “dembow” rhythm. In a motion filed on Wednesday (July 15), which you can read in full here, the two defendants asked the US District Court for the Central … Continued Source
- Cutting Edge acquires music rights and royalties of ‘Fast and Furious’ and ‘Yellowstone’ composer Brian Tyleron 16/07/2026 at 13:28
Company described the deal as one of the largest ever completed for the rights of a single film and TV composer Source
- Reservoir acquires catalogs of Latin music company Nacional, strikes JV to develop artists & songwriterson 16/07/2026 at 12:58
Reservoir acquired the catalog of indie label Nacional Records, along with the catalog of its publishing arm, Canciones Nacionales Source
- Triller ordered to pay Merlin more than $3.2M in default judgment over unpaid licensing feeson 16/07/2026 at 10:29
The judgment also awarded Merlin $667,636.36 in pre-judgment interest and $717.05 in costs, plus post-judgment interest. Source
- David Goldsen promoted to EVP, A&R at Warner Chappell Musicon 16/07/2026 at 10:05
Goldsen is based at the company's Los Angeles headquarters and will continue to report to Ryan Press, President, North America, WCM. Source
- Done deal: Sony Music Publishing completes acquisition of Recognition Music Group’s catalogon 15/07/2026 at 22:22
Sony Music Publishing already administered the Recognition catalog before completing the acquisition. Source
- Andi Arya Dwi Putra promoted to Head of TuneCore, Indonesiaon 15/07/2026 at 17:33
He will lead the Believe-owned distributor’s growth strategy, artist roster and partnerships in the market. Source
- One of Suno’s biggest investors just led a $700M round in Daniel Ek’s health startupon 15/07/2026 at 16:36
Lightspeed was the lead investor in AI music generator Suno's $125 million Series B round in 2024. Source
- James Wright promoted to Co-Head of UK Music at United Talent Agencyon 15/07/2026 at 16:16
Wright will lead the company’s London-based music team alongside long-standing UK Co-Head Neil Warnock. Source