Tag: royalties
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The Controversy, the Cash Flow: JK Rowling and the Price of Public Fallout
What’s Fueling the Claims In recent weeks, speculative headlines have swirled around JK Rowling, the creator of the Wizarding World, and a purported financial consequence tied to her comments about Emma Watson. Some outlets have claimed that Rowling is paying as much as £47.5 million per year, roughly £130,000 daily, as a result of actions…
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JK Rowling and Emma Watson: the 47.5m-a-year rumor and the Wizarding World fallout
Unpacking the rumor: a claim without clear footing A circulating rumor has tied JK Rowling to paying out £47.5 million a year in the wake of recent comments by Emma Watson. The claim has quickly spread across social media and entertainment sites, but there is no confirmed reporting from major outlets to substantiate such a…
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JK Rowling Faces Reported £47.5m Annual Payment After Emma Watson Comments
Overview: A high-stakes clash in the Wizarding World Reports claiming that JK Rowling is paying around £47.5 million a year in relation to the Wizarding World have stirred debate about how royalties and rights in the Harry Potter universe are managed, especially after public comments from Emma Watson. The allegations suggest a split between creative…
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SAG-AFTRA Weighs a ‘Tilly Tax’ on Digital Performers: Could Studios Pay Royalty for AI Actors?
What is the Tilly Tax? As the entertainment industry grapples with the rapid rise of synthetic and AI-generated performers, SAG-AFTRA is reportedly considering a policy idea known informally as the “Tilly tax.” The core concept envisions studios paying a royalty into a union-backed fund whenever they employ digital or AI-generated actors in place of traditional…
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Tilly Tax: SAG-AFTRA Considers a Studio Royalty on Digital Performers
What is the Tilly Tax? As artificial intelligence continues to blur the lines between human and machine in the entertainment industry, SAG-AFTRA is exploring a bold new idea: a studio royalty or levy on productions that deploy synthetic actors in place of live performers. Dubbed the “Tilly tax” in media chatter, the concept envisions a…
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Napster Bets on AI: Inside the New AI-Music App Rollout
Napster bets on AI as it rolls out a new music app Three weeks after a rapid exit from its once-buzzing, user-scarce streaming service, Napster has pivoted to a fresh strategy: an AI-powered music app designed to help users discover and create music in novel ways. This surprising revival comes even as the company remains…
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Napster Bets on AI with New Music App Amid Royalty Lawsuit
Napster launches an AI-driven music app as it embraces a new chapter Napster, the once-dominant music file-sharing pioneer, has quietly rolled out a new AI-powered music app three weeks after dissolving its legacy streaming service due to low user engagement. The move places the brand back in the spotlight, trading court filings for code commits…
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Ghanaian entertainment personalities sued in 2025: A look at the year of legal headlines
Overview: A year of legal scrutiny in Ghana’s entertainment scene The Ghanaian entertainment industry, famed for its vibrant music, film, and media personalities, faced an unusual wave of legal challenges in 2025. From defamation disputes to contract conflicts and alleged financial missteps, several high-profile figures found themselves navigating lawsuits that drew public attention and industry…
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Spotify royalties questioned: musical artists expose unfair payout model
Music industry under pressure: the real cost of streaming for artists The dispute over how much Spotify pays per stream has reignited debates about the economics of music streaming. A singer, who helped launch Los Campesinos! with six friends at Cardiff University in 2006, has publicly questioned the fairness of the platform’s model. In an…
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Spotify Pay Rates Under Fire: A Singer’s Call to Reexamine Streaming Royalties
Introduction: A Spotlight on the Numbers When the numbers come out, they don’t just tally dollars and pence; they illuminate the daily realities of artists who rely on streaming for their livelihood. A prominent singer from the London indie scene, who helped launch Los Campesinos! with six friends at Cardiff University in 2006, recently spoke…