Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Music is just one industry turning to licensing deals to settle its long, embattled copyright disputes with AI companies. Content ...

AI-music startup Udio is forging ahead with the deals required to launch its new model later this year. UMG, WMG and Merlin are already on board, and now they have been joined by Kobalt. Naturally, ...

Talks with UMG and Warner Music have seen little progress, while Suno hasn’t been able to reach a deal with Sony Music, ...

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The deal marks Kobalt’s second AI music platform partnership, following its 2025 licensing agreement with ElevenLabs.

An Olympic figure skater preparing to compete in Milan said Monday he is being forced to scrap his planned short program at the 11th hour due to music copyright complications. This is a sharp example ...

Rihanna’s "Goodnight Gotham" continues to be a standout in the catalog, showcasing her global impact and ensuring consistent streaming and media royalties. The Weeknd’s collaboration with Kanye West ...

Post-UMG and TikTok’s hard-fought licensing agreement, royalties and AI are still sticking points for the latest deals TikTok and Merlin fell out, YouTube and SESAC made up, and Warners and Meta got ...

The music producer admits he makes more money through licensing his music instead of traditional means like streaming and publishing Music producer Hitmaka appeared on a recent episode of the Million ...

The acquisition allows Music Licensing, Inc. to generate income across various platforms, including: With platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, and more continuing to experience growth ...