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
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
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
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
ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus urges reforms to pay songwriters their due
Key to reform is transparency, which Ulvaeus said is severely lacking in an industry long built on closed-door dealings.
Sun Apr 18 2021
Ariana Grande settles lawsuit claiming she stole '7 Rings'
Josh Stone reveals the settlement with Grande and 13 other defendants, including her publishers and several songwriters.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Increase in copyright royalty must consider interests of all parties - Jailani
The final decision to increase the music authors' copyright will be made by the Music Authors Copyright Protection (MACP).
Mon Nov 23 2015
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024