Workout video company hit by music rights lawsuit
Peloton, which offers spinning classes via streaming video, has been hit by a US$150 million lawsuit by 10 music licensing companies for using their music without permission.
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Eminem wins lawsuit for sound-alike song used in political ad
Eminem has won a lawsuit against a New Zealand political party for using a sound-alike song that is too similar to the rapper's hit song, Lose Yourself, in their political advertisement in 2014. The National Party has appealed for the damages to be reduced and will pay NZ$225,000 instead of NZ$600,000.
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Bars and venues playing unlicensed music are infringing upon the copyright of musicians
Bars and venues that are playing unlicensed music are getting cracked down by music licensing companies.
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Musicians are being ripped off by cafes streaming music illegally
According to a study by Nielson Music, commissioned by Soundtrack Your Brand, a background music company backed by music streaming service Spotify shows musicians are losing out on an estimated US$2.7 million every year because their music are listened to illegally.
