Welcome to The Weekly Rewind, your go-to source for the latest happenings in the music industry. This week, we delve into upcoming award shows, artist news, industry critiques, and a touch of humor. Let’s get started! iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025: Star-Studded Lineup Announced The iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 are set to dazzle audiences on March […]
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Introduction In a bold move shaking up the music industry, iconic rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg has announced his departure from traditional streaming giant Spotify to join the Web3 music platform Tune.FM. This decision underscores a growing trend among artists seeking more equitable compensation and control over their music through decentralized technologies. Key Takeaways ALSO:
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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in transformative changes across various sectors, including the music industry. While AI offers innovative possibilities, it also raises significant ethical and legal concerns, particularly regarding the use of copyrighted material. Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group (UMG), has recently emphasized the need
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Hey music lovers! Welcome to The Creative Lenses’ weekly dose of music industry news. This week’s been a wild ride with everything from lawsuits to award shows. Let’s dive into the juicy details of what’s been happening in the music world! Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Serious Allegations Sean “Diddy” Combs is back in hot water
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Key Takeaways – Diddy lawsuit 2025: March 1, 2025 – Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs faces fresh scrutiny as serious allegations emerge from a former colleague. Kirk Burrowes, co-founder and former president of Bad Boy Entertainment, has filed a lawsuit in New York court. The legal action accuses Combs of engaging in a decade-long pattern
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March 1, 2025 – Global hip-hop superstar Drake has officially settled his legal dispute with iHeartMedia, the largest radio network in the United States. The controversy stemmed from allegations that Universal Music Group (UMG) and iHeartMedia engaged in an illegal promotional strategy to give excessive airplay to Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us.” The
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March 1, 2025 – The Brit Awards 2025 delivered another spectacular night of music, with a strong emphasis on commercial success and artistic innovation. Big Winners of the Night What This Means for the Music Industry The Brit Awards showcased how mainstream music continues to evolve, with a mix of established icons and rising stars
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Key Takeaways: March 1, 2025 – In a powerful symbolic gesture, more than 1,000 musicians have united against proposed AI copyright changes. Kate Bush, Imogen Heap, and Damon Albarn are among the prominent artists who released a completely silent album titled “Is This What We Want?” Their protest targets controversial UK legislation that would allow
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Key Takeaways Kontakt 8 Review: Introduction In the world of digital music production, few tools have shaped the landscape quite like Kontakt. For over two decades, this powerhouse sampler has been the backbone of countless productions across genres, from blockbuster film scores to chart-topping hits. Native Instruments’ latest iteration, Kontakt 8, arrives with considerable expectations.
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UK AI copyright policy debate continues amid pressure form artists. The UK government appears to be rethinking its controversial approach to AI regulation in the creative industries following significant pushback from artists, industry representatives, and lawmakers. The proposed “opt-out” policy for AI training data has sparked intense debate about creators’ rights in the age of
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