TikTok rebuts U.S. ban with lawsuit challenging its constitutionality

TikTok and ByteDance have officially sued the US government, claiming the recent TikTok ban is unconstitutional. Here’s the platform’s argument……

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What the music you listen to says about your politics

While we may (or may not) be able to avoid divisive political issues on Hypebot and clearly oppose stereotyping of any kind. this post risks breaking both rules.

Two recent surveys show how much the music someone loves says about where they stand politically.

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7 Eco-friendly Music organizations making the world a better place

This Earth Day, we highlight seven organizations that use the power of music to advocate for the planet, one note at a time…..

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The True Tortured Poets: Songwriters, Writers jailed in China & The fight for Free Expression

On the eve of Taylor Swift’s new album, Chris Castle offers an important reminder of true tortured poets, songwriters, and other creatives behind bars in China…..

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An Independent Musician’s POV on the U.S. TikTok ‘Ban’ [Blake Morgan]

“The vast majority of music on TikTok generates virtually no revenue for the musicians who made it,” writes musician, entrepreneur, and fierce artist advocate Bllake Morngan, and “even more music on the platform is completely unlicensed (stolen), copied (stolen via AI), or pirated (stolen)”……

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Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Pearl Jam & 200 Artists call on AI, tech companies to respect Artists’ Rights

More than 200 musicians, ranging from Billie Eilish and Katy Perry to Elvis Costello and Smokey Robinson, have signed an open letter that, rather than calling for government action, encourages the AI, tech, and music industries to develop tools that respect creators’ rights…..

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SXSW tried to silence critics with Trademark, Copyright Claims & EFF fought back

Pro-Palestine Protesters at SXSW 2024 were met with copyright infringement and trademark claims from the festival until the Electronic Frontier Foundation stepped in. Here the EFF share their side of the drama…..

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TikTok asks users to call Congress before it ‘strips 170M Americans of their Constitutional Rights’

TikTok sent users in the US a notification Wednesday warning that “Congress is planning a total ban of TikTok” with a link to call their Congressperson…..

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Fix The Tix coalition voices strong opposition to BOSS ticketing bill

The Fix Tix has come out in strong opposition to the BOSS Act introduced in the U.S. Congress last week. The Fix The Tix coalition includes NIVA, NITO, UMG, See. Continue reading

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Can Country Music enact Common Sense Gun Control? 60 top artists pledge to try

Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Amy Grant, Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, Margo Price, Kelsea Ballerini, and dozens of other top Nashville musicians have signed a letter and met with Tennesse lawmakers. Continue reading

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