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Poet files appeal 48 hours after Taylor Swift copyright suit dismissed with prejudice
Kimberly Marasco, a self-represented Florida poet, has filed a notice of appeal in an attempt to revive her copyright lawsuit against Taylor Swift, lodging it on Tuesday 7 July, less than 48 hours after a federal judge dismissed the case with prejudice. The dismissal, issued on Monday 6 July by US District Judge Aileen Cannon,…
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Franky Rizardo cancels Pete Tong remix collaboration following John Summit theft claim
Dutch DJ Franky Rizardo has withdrawn his remix of Everything But The Girl’s ‘Missing’, made with veteran broadcaster and producer Pete Tong, after John Summit publicly claimed that elements of the track had been taken from work he had originally created with Tong. The dispute matters because it involves three prominent dance-music figures and centres…
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Luis Pinilla promoted to SVP, Global Head of Strategy at Sony Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has promoted Luis Pinilla to Senior Vice President, Global Head of Strategy, the company announced on 8 July 2026. Reporting to Chairman and CEO Jon Platt and remaining based in New York, Pinilla will lead the development and execution of SMP’s global strategic agenda, working with the publisher’s teams to identify…
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Britain ‘faces gas shortages this winter’ unless Andy Burnham overrules Ed Miliband to give green light to Jackdaw drilling project
The head of Adura, the company behind the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, has warned that Britain could face fuel shortages this winter unless the project is approved, intensifying pressure on Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. Chief executive Neil McCulloch described approval of the field, located 150 miles east of Aberdeen, as “hyper critical”,…
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Watch The Vaccines air new song ‘Ten Years Too Far’ at Mad Cool 2026
The Vaccines debuted a new song, ‘Ten Years Too Far’, during their set on the opening night of Mad Cool Festival 2026 in Madrid on 8 July, with footage of the performance circulating online. The airing of the anthemic, previously unheard track marks fresh material from the indie band, who are also marking the 15th…
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The Queen Song That Proved Freddie Mercury Trusted Brian May More Than Anyone Else
This Collider article, written by music editor Corinne Johnson, spotlights “You Take My Breath Away”, an often-overlooked track from Queen’s 1976 album A Day at the Races. The piece argues that the song is significant because it demonstrates the unusual degree of trust Freddie Mercury placed in guitarist Brian May, and it is presented as…
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3 of the Best Southern Rock Songs From the 70s That I Still Listen to Today
This American Songwriter opinion piece highlights three songs that the author considers among the finest examples of 1970s Southern rock, a subgenre that blends rock and country and has stayed popular for decades. Presented as a personal selection of tracks the writer still enjoys today, the article celebrates the enduring appeal of the era’s most…
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The Mary Wallopers on “Irish expression” and “heavier” new album ‘Paddywhackery’: “If the English knew what happened, they wouldn’t be so quick to be marching with St George’s crosses”
Irish rebel folk band The Mary Wallopers have spoken to NME about their third studio album, ‘Paddywhackery’, which they describe as their “heavier” and most original record to date. Due for release on 18 September, the album chronicles the isolation of living as an Irish outsider in England, and its arrival cements the Dundalk band’s…
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Brittany Schaffer named CEO of the Country Music Association, succeeding Sarah Trahern
Brittany Schaffer has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of the Country Music Association (CMA), succeeding Sarah Trahern, who announced in January that she would retire at the end of 2026 after leading the organisation since 2014. Schaffer will join the CMA on 8 September 2026 as part of a transition period and will…
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Latin music party giant BRESH Global acquires majority stake in Argentina’s Grupo Polenta, known for its DJ-driven music experiences
BRESH Global, the Latin music-focused entertainment and intellectual-property company behind the BRESH party brand, has acquired a majority stake in Argentina’s Grupo Polenta, a live-entertainment firm known for its DJ-driven club nights, festivals and brand partnerships. Announced on Wednesday 8 July, the deal is described by BRESH Global as its “first add-on transaction”, signalling the…