All articles tagged with #royalties
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Louder
Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland are suing Sting over unpaid royalties for the 1983 hit 'Every Breath You Take,' claiming they were not properly credited as songwriters and have not received their share of the song's substantial earnings. The case, filed in London, highlights ongoing disputes over songwriting credits and royalties for the iconic track.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Sting is being sued by his former Police bandmates, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland, over alleged unpaid royalties and lack of songwriting credits for the hit song 'Every Breath You Take,' with the case filed in London high court. The band members claim they have not received compensation or recognition for their contributions, while Sting's spokesperson denied the allegations. The lawsuit highlights ongoing disputes over music rights and royalties among legendary artists.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNN
New financial disclosures reveal that Donald Trump has earned millions from various ventures including a $57 million token sale, royalties from products like watches and sneakers, and income from private clubs, while also facing significant civil liabilities. The disclosures provide insight into his recent earnings and assets, highlighting his ongoing business activities and legal challenges.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by On3.com
EA Sports College Football 26 will pay schools based on the amount of time players spend playing as their teams, marking a shift from previous tier-based royalty systems, with the new model potentially increasing revenue for participating schools.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Stereogum
Cher, who recently released the first part of her memoir, continues to battle over royalties with Sonny Bono's widow, Mary Bono. Despite winning a lawsuit earlier this year, the legal dispute persists, with arguments over whether Cher is entitled to royalties after selling her stake in the catalog. Cher's memoir details her early life and marriage to Sonny, highlighting financial disputes from their divorce. Currently, Cher is promoting her book and recently appeared on talk shows, sharing anecdotes about her career and personal life.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
Cher has won a legal battle against Mary Bono, the widow of her late ex-husband Sonny Bono, over unpaid royalties. A U.S. District Judge ruled that Cher should have received over $418,000 in royalties as of June 30, 2022. The dispute centered around a 1978 marriage settlement agreement that entitled Cher to 50% ownership of the duo’s musical composition and record royalties. Mary Bono had attempted to terminate these provisions without Cher's knowledge.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Cher won a lawsuit against Sonny Bono's widow, Mary Bono, over withheld royalty payments from the Sonny & Cher music catalog, ensuring she continues to receive her share as per their divorce agreement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Cher has won a lawsuit against Sonny Bono's widow, Mary Bono, ensuring she continues to receive royalties from her music catalogue with Bono as per their 1978 divorce settlement. The judge ruled that Cher's right to royalties is distinct from copyright ownership, entitling her to around $418,000 in withheld royalties.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Cher has won a copyright lawsuit against Sonny Bono’s widow, Mary Bono, over royalty payments from the Sonny & Cher catalog. A federal judge ruled that Cher is entitled to over $418,000 in outstanding royalties, despite Mary Bono's attempt to stop payments using the Copyright Act’s termination rights.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Billboard
Cher has won a lawsuit against Sonny Bono’s widow, Mary Bono, ensuring she continues to receive royalties from songs created with Sonny, including "I Got You Babe." A federal judge ruled that the 1978 divorce settlement, which granted Cher a permanent 50% cut of publishing revenue, overrides federal copyright termination rights. Mary Bono may appeal the decision.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Universal Music Group and TikTok are in a standoff over royalties, resulting in UMG's songs being removed from the platform, including those published by the company. The battle, which began earlier this month, affects a vast number of recordings and artists, with videos featuring UMPG songs either being removed or muted. The situation has led to a war of words between the two parties, with UMG claiming TikTok proposed paying artists and songwriters a fraction of the rate that other major social platforms pay, while TikTok accuses UMG of putting their own greed above the interests of artists and songwriters. The impact on artists and songwriters has been significant, and a quick resolution to the standoff is not expected.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
TikTok is removing more music from its platform due to a dispute over royalties with Universal Music Group, affecting not only artists signed to the label but also those who have collaborated with Universal-signed songwriters. The dispute has raised concerns about the impact on artists who gained popularity through TikTok, with some supporting Universal's position while others express frustration over the situation. The row highlights the complex relationship between music and social media platforms, as well as the ongoing challenges in the music industry regarding fair compensation for artists.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
A federal judge delivered a tentative ruling favoring Cher in her $1 million royalties claim against Mary Bono, stating that Cher is entitled to ongoing composition royalties from songs like "I Got U Babe" and "The Beat Goes On" as outlined in her 1978 divorce agreement with Sonny Bono. The judge believes Cher's claim is protected by state contract law and not subject to termination rules of a copyright right. While the judge seemed poised to side with Mary on certain aspects, he suggested the sides try to mediate for a possible settlement. If the tentative ruling is adopted, the remaining dispute over exact royalties owed to Cher could lead to a trial, but most of the money sits in an escrow account.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
A federal judge has tentatively ruled in favor of Cher in her $1 million royalties dispute with Mary Bono, stating that Cher is entitled to ongoing composition royalties from songs like "I Got U Babe" and "The Beat Goes On" as outlined in her 1978 divorce agreement with Sonny Bono. The judge rejected Mary's arguments and suggested the sides try to mediate for a possible settlement. If the ruling stands, the remaining dispute over royalties owed to Cher could lead to a trial, but most of the money is in an escrow account. Cher and Sonny married in 1967, had one child together, and broke up in 1974. Sonny, who composed his biggest hits before his marriage with Cher, died in 1998, leaving his widow Mary in control of his estate.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
EA is offering college football players $600 and a free copy of the game in exchange for using their names, images, and likenesses in the production, without royalties. The College Football Players Association criticizes the deal, stating that players are being treated like children and exploited, while EA profits from using their identities for authenticity in the game.