Limp Bizkit's $200M Royalty Battle Against UMG Advances as Judge Rejects Dismissal
A federal judge has allowed Limp Bizkit's massive lawsuit against Universal Music Group to proceed, centered on claims of unpaid royalties and fraudulent accounting practices. The ruling enables the band to pursue their $200 million case against the music giant, potentially impacting other artists under the label.
Limp Bizkit's $200M Royalties Lawsuit Against Universal Music Hits Major Roadblock
A federal judge has dealt a significant blow to Limp Bizkit's massive lawsuit against UMG over unpaid royalties spanning three decades. While not completely dismissed, the ruling creates major hurdles for the band's legal strategy to void their original contracts and regain ownership rights.
DEVO Co-Founder Earns $1M Annually from Unlikely MTV Theme Song Success
Mark Mothersbaugh of DEVO receives substantial royalties from 'Uncontrollable Urge' as the theme song for MTV's Ridiculousness. The unexpected windfall generates approximately $1 million per year, surpassing earnings from the band's more famous hits.
Producers of Kanye West's 'Vultures' Albums Report Missing Payments Despite Commercial Success
Multiple producers who contributed to Ye's recent Vultures albums remain unpaid despite generating over 1 billion streams and 817,000 album equivalent units. The situation has united music industry attorneys in an unprecedented effort to secure compensation for their clients.
Limp Bizkit's $200 Million Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Rocks the Industry
Nu-metal icons Limp Bizkit file a massive breach of contract claim against UMG, seeking over $200 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges systematic underpayment of royalties and could have far-reaching implications for artists and labels in the digital streaming era.