He created music with AI, used bots, and scammed Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and Amazon for 8 million dollars
A North Carolina musician, Michael Smith, pled guilty to a massive digital fraud scheme involving AI-generated music and bots that generated millions in royalties from major streaming platforms.
Lesotho: The Lesotho Highlands Water Project Is 40 Years Old and Going Strong - but History Weighs On Its Successes
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project, now 40 years old, has successfully facilitated water transfer to South Africa while facing criticism about its overall benefits to the people of Lesotho.
Seed Law: What changes from the current scheme, according to the final proposal of the Mesa de Enlace
Argentina's new seed law proposal by Mesa de Enlace includes a paid use for personal seed use above 500 hectares, limits on royalties, and a stronger role for rural entities in control.
Ghana Revises Its Royalty System to Better Profit from Its Gold
Ghana has updated its royalty system for gold producers to be more reflective of global prices, increasing potential revenue for the state.
Rising artists earned about R$ 3,000 per month on Spotify in 2025, report says; understand
A report from Spotify indicates that 'rising artists' earned approximately R$ 3,000 per month in 2025, though the actual amount received by artists varies due to distribution contracts.
Spotify paid R$ 57 billion to music in 2025 and increased income for independent artists
Spotify reported paying over R$ 57 billion to the music industry in 2025, significantly benefiting independent artists.
Justice ends lawsuit filed by Manoel Carlos' daughters against Globo
The Brazilian court has closed a lawsuit from the daughters of Manoel Carlos against Globo concerning payment transparency for the author's works.
Tinubu orders NNPC to remit oil taxes, royalties directly
President Bola Tinubu has issued an Executive Order mandating the Nigerian National Petroleum Company to directly remit taxes and royalties to fiscal authorities, suspending previous fees collected.
Photos: Last Royalty-Funded Wiiralti Scholarships Awarded to Students
The final Eduard Wiiralti scholarships, funded by royalties, were awarded to three bachelor's degree and one master's degree students following a ceremony, marking the end of a funding era as Wiiralti's copyright becomes public.
Kurt Cobain's fortune: Who inherited the money of the Nirvana leader after his death?
Kurt Cobain's lack of a will at the time of his death left his fortune to his wife Courtney Love and infant daughter Frances Bean Cobain, with Love later becoming the main beneficiary of his royalties.
Cher goes all out against Sonny Bono's widow: she now demands an additional million dollars after winning the lawsuit over royalties
Cher is demanding an additional million dollars from Sonny Bono's widow, Mary Bono, citing her unreasonable positions during a five-year legal battle over royalties.
Can’t stand losing out: battle over the Police’s royalties reaches high court
The high court is set to decide on a significant case regarding unpaid streaming royalties involving Sting and his former bandmates from the Police, which could impact the music industry.
Café Tacvba requests their music be removed from Spotify: 'We don't want our royalties used to sponsor wars'
Mexican band Café Tacvba has asked their record labels to pull their music from Spotify, emphasizing their opposition to the use of royalties for war sponsorship.
Drake and livestreamer Adin Ross accused of using online casino money to artificially inflate streams in class action case
Drake and livestreamer Adin Ross are facing allegations in a class action lawsuit of using casino funds to boost streaming numbers and royalties deceitfully.