Fraudster jailed for using 10K bots and AI songs to outstream Taylor Swift

First charged in 2024, Smith successfully ran the scheme for seven years without detection.

Music Publishers Will Be Handed Millions of Dollars Next Year. Here’s Why

Music publishers will receive millions of dollars in MLC black box royalty distributions in 2027. Billboard explains why ...

The Next Battle Over Songwriter Streaming Royalties Has Begun. Don’t Expect a Quick Fight

Songwriter streaming royalties will be decided during the Phono V rate-setting process that's set to begin Monday (Oct. 5). Here’s how it works.
The Economist

Record labels are in a spin over AI music

Music made by AI is already making its presence felt, in the zeitgeist as “slop” as well as in the charts. There is more ...
MLive

Safe Streameast alternatives: How to stream NFL and college football games legally

Another exciting football season is upon us, with full slates of both college and NFL games awaiting fans. This also means the return of bargain-hunting for streaming services following the shutdown ...
gizmodo

Best VPN for Streaming in 2026: Tested on 14 Services

Best VPN Best VPN for Streaming in 2026: Tested on 14 Services A VPN that unblocks Netflix US can still fail on Hulu, ITVX, or Disney+, because each streaming service uses its own VPN detection. We’ve ...
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