Music Royalties

Jason Derulo faced intense cross-examination in a Los Angeles federal trial over songwriting credits for his 2020 hit 'Savage Love.' Session musician Matthew Spatola claims he deserves writing and producing shares. The trial is set to conclude with closing arguments on Wednesday.

January 09, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The rock band Los Lobos has filed lawsuits against Sony entities, claiming unpaid royalties exceeding $1.5 million for songs from the films La Bamba and Desperado. The disputes center on streaming revenues and licensing that the band alleges have gone unaccounted for worldwide. Filed late last year, the cases highlight ongoing issues in music royalty payments for classic soundtracks.