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Neil Young Ends Copyright Suit Against Donald Trump

With Donald Trump losing the 2020 presidential election, singer-songwriter Neil Young has decided not to pursue him any longer in court over the playing of “Rockin’ in the Free World” and “Devil’s Sidewalk” at a campaign rally. On Monday, papers were filed that dismissed the copyright case. Young filed suit back in August with the […]

Cardi B Headed to Trial for Putting Man’s Tattoo on Album Cover

Next year is shaping up to be a landmark year for tattoo trials. The latest, thanks to a federal court ruling on Friday, has Cardi B facing a jury for using a man’s distinctive tattoo on the cover of her first album. Kevin Brophy Jr. alleges Cardi B misappropriated his likeness in “a misleading, offensive, […]

Mariah Carey’s ‘Magical Christmas Special’ Tops Apple TV+ Charts in 100 Countries

Mariah Carey’s holiday winning streak is rolling on. On Friday, Apple TV+ debuted Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special, the latest festive offering from the undisputed Queen of Christmas. It features Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri and narrator Tiffany Haddish in a story that unfolds as Carey is recruited to the North Pole to […]

Stream-Ripping Is Next Frontier for Piracy Wars

That YouTube is a great place to access free content is known by most. But is the extremely popular video-sharing website also the place to go to download? That’s a question provoking controversy and could set the stage for the industry’s next big copyright fight. The subject of the developing battle is youtube-dl, a third-party […]