TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, Universal tells songwriters
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has claimed TikTok is refusing to respond to concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) in an ongoing dispute, indicating "they simply do not value your music",
Fri Mar 01 2024
'Flower Moon' film song is an ode to endangered Osage language
Songwriter Scott George is looking forward to the performance of Osage Nation song "Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)" at the 96th Oscars.
Fri Feb 23 2024
World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI
American singer, songwriter and producer Will.i.am warned that AI is rapidly reshaping the job market, predicting significant job losses.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Bruce Springsteen cancels gigs amid illness
The 73-year-old US singer-songwriter was due to play in Philadelphia before the gigs were postponed.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Dua Lipa must face lawsuit claiming she copied 'Levitating'
The judge said the songwriters could try to prove "substantial similarity" between "Levitating" and their song "Wiggle and Giggle All Night.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Coco Lee, Hong Kong-born singer-songwriter, dies at 48 after suicide attempt
Coco Lee died in Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong, where she had been living.
Thu Jul 06 2023
Singer-songwriter David Crosby dead at age 81
Musically, Crosby stood out for his intricate vocal harmonies, unorthodox open tunings on guitar and incisive songwriting.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Taylor Swift, songwriters agree to end 'Shake It Off' copyright case
Two songwriters drop their lawsuit claiming Grammy-winning musician Taylor Swift copied their lyrics in her 2014 number-one hit.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79
McVie passed away at a hospital following a short illness, her family said.
Thu Dec 01 2022
US music star Jerry Lee Lewis dies at 87
One of the most famous US singers and songwriters Jerry Lee Lewis died at the age of 87.
Sat Oct 29 2022
Mariah Carey, Eurythmics, Pharrell enter Songwriters Hall of Fame
This year's gala comes at a time that the songwriting and publishing side of the music business that's oft-overlooked is experiencing roaring success.
Sat Jun 18 2022
Mariah Carey hit with copyright lawsuit over 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
The lawsuit has been brought by songwriter Andy Stone who alleges he co-wrote a song with the same title five years earlier.
Thu Jun 09 2022
'Queen of the BRITs' Adele wins big at British music awards
The London-born singer-songwriter picked up the song of the year award for her chart-topping single "Easy on Me".
Wed Feb 09 2022
Neil Young takes aim at Spotify CEO, big banks
Singer-songwriter Neil Young has asked employees of Spotify Technology SA to quit their jobs.
Tue Feb 08 2022
Joni Mitchell removes music from Spotify over vaccine misinformation
Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has announced that she will remove her music from Spotify.
Sun Jan 30 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024