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Sony Reaches Blockbuster Deal for Michael Jackson’s Catalog

The richest music catalog deal to date would give Sony half of Jackson’s recorded music and songwriting rights, valuing the total collection at $1.2 billion or more.

By Ben Sisario

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TikTok Lost Universal’s Huge Music Catalog. What Happened?

Universal Music Group, the biggest of the three major conglomerates, pulled songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and other stars after failing to agree on a new contract. Here’s what’s at stake.

By Ben Sisario

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Universal Music Group Pulls Songs From TikTok

The music giant, home to stars like Taylor Swift and Drake, had threatened to withdraw licenses for its tracks to the social media juggernaut if they failed to come to a new agreement.

By Ben Sisario

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George Carlin’s Estate Sues Podcasters Over A.I. Episode

The lawsuit claims that an hourlong comedy special on YouTube violated Carlin’s copyright.

By Christopher Kuo