Music Royalties
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.
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Kiss bassist Gene Simmons spoke before a U.S. Senate subcommittee to support the American Music Fairness Act, which aims to compensate performers for radio airplay. He highlighted historical injustices faced by icons like Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, who received no payments despite massive radio exposure. The bill faces opposition from some broadcasters concerned about added costs.