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'This machine sues fascists': The White Stripes are suing Donald Trump
Rock band The White Stripes add their name to an ever growing list of artists who are suing Donald Trump over the illegal use of their songs in campaign videos. The band highlight the “flagrant misappropriation” of their hit song ‘Seven Nation Army’.
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Isaac Hayes’ family sues Trump campaign for unauthorized song use
Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign... The family of soul legend Isaac Hayes has filed a lawsuit, demanding $3 million in damages. Hayes' family join Céline Dion's team, who also recently protested against the use of her 'Titanic' song in Trump's rallies.
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One of Marilyn Manson's accusers goes public during abuse lawsuit
Previously identified only as “Jane Doe” in legal proceedings against the musician, Bianca Allaine Kyne has now spoken out publicly for the first time about her allegations against Manson.
Content warning: Some readers may find details within this story disturbing.
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Nirvana and Marc Jacobs settle lawsuit over smiley-face logo
After six years of legal battles, the legendary grunge band and luxury fashion house are reaching settlement over the use of a smiley-face logo. Lawyers for Nirvana claimed that Marc Jacobs improperly tried to associate itself with the band through the use of the image.
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Why are the world's biggest music labels suing AI song-generators?
The landmark case sees Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Records suing AI startups Suno and Udio over alleged copyright infringement. It comes months after more than 200 artists signed an open letter calling for the “predatory” use of AI in the music industry to be stopped.
