February, 2026

Meta moves to dismiss Wixen’s $102M lawsuit, says publisher is ‘seeking to transform a routine licensing dispute’ into a ‘sweeping’ legal battle
The motion targets Wixen's first amended complaint, which lists 681 works and seeks more than $102 million in statutory damages. Source...

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...

Spotify opens direct uploads for music videos and live performances in beta
The move steps up Spotify's challenge to YouTube, which dominates music video streaming globally. Source...

NO FAKES: Senate panel backs bill that could cost platforms $750k per AI deepfake
The US Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the NO FAKES Act Source...

Spotify’s ‘Reserved’ ticketing feature launches in the US today under a multi-year Live Nation deal, starting with indie-pop artist Role Model
Eligible Spotify subscribers will begin receiving notifications that two tour tickets have been set aside for them, with a purchasing window opening on June 23. Source...

Project 91 launches Playgrounds, a live experiences platform backed by Justin Kalifowitz’s Klaf Companies
The New York-based events company confirmed that Playgrounds will serve as an umbrella platform for concerts, branded experiences, and destination events Source...

Elon Musk’s X moves to dismiss music publishers’ $250M+ copyright lawsuit, arguing Supreme Court’s Cox ruling ‘forecloses’ the case
The motion is the latest development in a copyright battle that dates back to June 2023 Source...

Comments And Feedback

October

»

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31