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'Peanuts' music rights holder files copyright infringement lawsuits against government, companies

The Washington Times 26 May 2026
The owner of the music for "Peanuts" TV specials has filed lawsuits against the federal government and a video publisher for using music similar to iconic Vince Guaraldi compositions without proper licensing, news outlets report ... .
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‘I think it’s a genuinely brilliant and exciting time for music right now’: Founder of ...

TechRadar 24 May 2026
Cantilever is a new music platform that avoids algorithms and focuses on intentional-listening and music journalism ... .
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Billy Joel slams 'misguided' biopic lacking his music rights

Oakridger 20 May 2026
A statement from Joel's spokesperson, Claire Mercuri, obtained by USA TODAY, notes the producers of the film have long known they don't have access to either his life or music rights.
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Billy Joel refuses to share life and music rights to upcoming biopic surrounding him; calls it 'legally and professionally misguided'

The Times of India 20 May 2026
Billy Joel will not be giving music rights for a script that is not authorized by him ... be able to secure the music rights required for this project,” the statement notes, according to People Magazine.
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‘Mixtape’ studio reassures players game won’t be shut down over music rights

NME 18 May 2026
Mixtape publishers Annapurna Interactive have reassured fans the game won’t ever be shut down over expiring music rights ... Mixtape is a coming-of-age story, inspired by the films of John Hughes and the nostalgic power of music ... “Mixtape is about music.
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Rock legend reaches 9-figure deal on image, music rights

Cleveland 15 May 2026
Legendary guitarist Pete Townshend has agreed to a deal with Primary Wave Music on his name, image, and likeness, and the development and “exploitation of future creative projects.” ....
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Flatley’s billionaire friends fork out seven-figure sum to secure Lord of the Dance music rights

Irish Central 26 Mar 2026
Michael Flatley has announced that he now has the rights to control the music used in the Lord of the Dance show, thanks to a seven-figure buyout by a company owned by his billionaire friends ... .
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Tina Turner’s Name, Image, and Majority of Music Rights Sold to Pophouse

Rollingstone 19 Mar 2026
Swedish company is best known for creating avatars of ABBA and Kiss ....
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Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music rights acquired by Swedish entertainment company

New York Post 19 Mar 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner’s name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG, it announced Thursday.
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Steam Being Sued by UK Performing Right Society Over Music Rights

TechRaptor 10 Mar 2026
Steam is being sued by the UK's Performing Right Society, with the latter alleging that the former is using music it doesn't have the rights to. Read this article on TechRaptor ....
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