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  • ASCAP Litigates Against Four US-Based Radio Groups for ‘Prolonged Unauthorized Use of Members’ Music’
  • ASCAP sues four radio groups for ‘prolonged unauthorized use of its members’ music
  • Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the Year at 2026 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

ASCAP Litigates Against Four US-Based Radio Groups for ‘Prolonged Unauthorized Use of Members’ Music’

Four US-based radio groups operating a total of 15 stations have been accused of broadcasting ASCAP members’ music without payment or license. Four radio groups located in South Da...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

ASCAP sues four radio groups for ‘prolonged unauthorized use of its members’ music

The four groups operate a total of 15 radio stations Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the Year at 2026 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards

SMP songwriters were recognized across 27 of ASCAP's top-performing R&B, hip-hop and gospel songs of the past year. Source

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musicconnection.com /3 weeks ago

ASCAP needs a Film & TV Membership Coordinator

As a Membership Coordinator for ASCAP’s Film TV/Visual Media team, you will serve an important role as a representative to composers and other professionals within the music commun...

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musicconnection.com /1 month ago

THE ASCAP FOUNDATION NAMES RECIPIENTS OF 2026 MORTON GOULD YOUNG COMPOSER AWARDS

According to news breaking this week, "The ASCAP Foundation President Paul Williams today announced the recipients of the 2026 ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Awards,...

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blabbermouth.net /4 weeks ago

THE WHO's ROGER DALTREY Accepts 'ASCAP Founders Award' At ASCAP's London Celebration

Earlier tonight (Tuesday, June 16), THE WHO frontman Roger Daltrey was honored with the ASCAP Founders Award at the 2026 ASCAP London Celebrates Songwriters And Composers invite-on...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

US music publishing revenues hit $7.3B in 2025, NMPA reveals at Annual Meeting honoring P!nk, Julian Bunetta and Harvey...

NMPA Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operating Officer Danielle Aguirre said publishing outpaced the growth of recorded music for the fourth year in a row. Source

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thegrio.com /1 month ago

Leon Thomas earns major music honor as ASCAP celebrates his influence on R&B

The three-time Grammy winner will be honored at ASCAP’s annual celebration of top hip-hop, R&B and gospel songwriters. Leon Thomas

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billboard.com /1 month ago

Kapo, Edén Muñoz & Sony Music Publishing Win Big at 2026 SESAC Latina Music Awards: See Main Winners List

The annual ceremony took place Wednesday (May 27) at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

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billboard.com /4 weeks ago

Lola Young, Roger Daltrey & FLO Lead Winners at 2026 ASCAP London Awards

Figures from music, film and TV were recognized at the London ceremony on Tuesday (June 16).

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musicconnection.com /1 month ago

A2IM Champions Reintroduction of Protect Working Musicians Act

According to news that broke last week, "The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), Artist Rights Alliance (ARA), Songwriters of North America (SONA), and a large coalit...

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wealthprofessional.ca /3 weeks ago

Songwriting assets back in focus as HarbourView snaps up Grammy Award winners’ songs

Publisher's share of chart-defining compositions acquired as Newark IP firm pushes deeper into music's alternative asset boom

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billboard.com /6 days ago

Music Orgs Seek U.S. Intervention as Europe Floats Rolling Back Radio Royalties for American Artists

Groups including the Recording Academy and SoundExchange say a new policy proposal would "codify discrimination against American creators into EU law."

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /3 weeks ago

CISAC launches AVR+ to modernize how music in film and TV is tracked – and paid for

The format is built on the Global Cue Sheet Standard 2.0 and turns that standard into a practical, implementation-ready tool for the first time. Source

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rollingstone.com /1 month ago

Busta Rhymes to Receive Songwriting Award at NYC Anti Social Camp Event

The rap legend headlines a five-day New York gathering in June that bills itself as the world’s largest songwriting festival

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digitalmusicnews.com /2 weeks ago

NMPA Releases Latest Per-Stream US Publisher Payouts from Spotify, YouTube, Apple, and Amazon

NMPA president and CEO David Israelite unveils the latest per-stream songwriter and publisher payout across Spotify, YouTube, Apple, and Amazon. In a post on LinkedIn, National Mus...

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thatgrapejuice.net /1 month ago

FLO Set to Receive Prestigious ASCAP Vanguard Award

FLO‘s winning streak shows no signs of slowing down. The chart-rising trio has been announced as the recipients of the ASCAP Vanguard Award at the 2026 ASCAP London Celebrates Song...

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musicconnection.com /1 week ago

Platten’s Diamond Award, SESAC Celebrates Artists

Marking over 10 million units sold in the United States, singer-songwriter Rachel Platten receives RIAAA’s Diamond Award for “Fight Song” by Sony Music Publishing, joining Beyoncé,...

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thatericalper.com /1 month ago

Three-Time Grammy Winner Leon Thomas to Receive ASCAP Vanguard Award in Los Angeles This June

Leon Thomas is receiving the ASCAP Vanguard Award on June 25 in Los Angeles at a private invitation-only event celebrating ASCAP’s top hip-hop, R&B, and gospel songwriters. The...

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hollywoodreporter.com /1 month ago

Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels for Artists’ Share of AI Song Generator Settlement Money

The American Federation of Musicians alleged that UMG and WMG "have refused to compensate the musicians whose work ... is fed into AI machines for profit."

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pitchfork.com /1 month ago

Musicians Union Sues Universal and Warner Over AI Use

The American Federation of Musicians claims major labels breached their collective bargaining agreement

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digitalmusicnews.com /6 days ago

Reciprocity Rears Its Ugly Head Again: Major US Rights Orgs Warn $300 Million In European Annual Recording Payments Abou...

A coalition of US music organizations urges the US Trade Representative to oppose an EU proposal that will cost American artists over $300 million. Radio stations in the United Sta...

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digitalmusicnews.com /2 weeks ago

Ottobar In Baltimore Slapped With Near-$20,000 Penalty Over Unlicensed Karaoke Songs

Performance rights organization BMI and a group of music publishers have been awarded over $18,000 in statutory damages from Baltimore’s Ottobar for unlicensed karaoke songs. Perfo...

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law360.com /1 month ago

Musicians Say UMG, Warner Stiffed Them On AI Licensing

The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada claims Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group violated its members' collective bargaining agreement by li...

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