artists' rights

Latest news and articles about artists' rights from NEX English

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Appeals Ruling on Free Speech Rights

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers have appealed a ruling against him, citing a violation of his rights under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This appeal comes as Combs faces multiple legal challenges that could impact his artistic career.

Hamada Helal Clarifies His Stance on Deleting His Songs After Death

In response to rumors about deleting his songs posthumously, Egyptian artist Hamada Helal confirmed there are no such intentions. He emphasized the significance of his artistic works during his life and beyond.

AI Technology Enables Theft of American Singer's Voice

In an unprecedented incident, copyright trolls exploited AI technology to steal the voice of American singer Murphy Campbell, leading to the piracy of her earnings on Spotify. This event highlights the urgent need to update intellectual property laws.

Court Delays Final Ruling in Haifa Wehbe's Case Against Doctor

The Cairo Economic Court has postponed the ruling in Haifa Wehbe's case against a famous cosmetic surgeon to May 18. The case involves allegations of unauthorized use of her videos.

Blake Lively vows to continue her fight after court ruling

American actress Blake Lively has announced her intention to continue her legal battle after a U.S. court dismissed most of her claims against actor Justin Baldoni. This decision comes at a critical time as she seeks to protect her rights.

Reveal pressures behind contracts in 'The Summer I Turned Beautiful'

The crew of 'The Summer I Turned Beautiful' revealed they signed contracts under significant psychological pressure, igniting a debate about artists' rights in Hollywood. This controversy arises amid growing demands for improved working conditions in the film industry.

Engy Alaa Sparks Controversy Over Theft of Her Works and Daughter's Harm

Egyptian artist Engy Alaa has ignited widespread controversy following her strong statements asserting that she will not forgive those who stole her artistic works or harmed her daughter. These remarks come at a sensitive time for her, raising questions about the psychological and social impact of these experiences.

Court rules in favor of Egyptian musicians' union leader

An Egyptian economic court has ruled in favor of the head of the musicians' union, Mustafa Kamel, ordering journalist Hani Azab to pay 100,000 Egyptian pounds in damages. This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to protecting individual rights.

Family of Abdel Halim Hafez expresses discontent over song lyric changes

The family of the late Egyptian artist Abdel Halim Hafez has issued an official statement expressing their discontent with the alteration of the lyrics to his famous song 'Lest Qalbi' by another singer. They view this modification as a violation of the late artist's rights.

Court Orders Sherine Abdel Wahab's Brother to Pay $120,000

An Egyptian court has ruled that Sherine Abdel Wahab's brother must pay $120,000, marking a significant victory in her long-standing legal dispute. This ruling highlights the complexities of family dynamics within the entertainment industry.

Reveal identity of voice behind Ahmed Adawiya's 'Hem Tika Tika'

The daughter of late musician Hassan Abu Saoud has revealed that the voice in the famous 'Hem Tika Tika' clip belongs to someone else, raising questions about the artistic legacy of Ahmed Adawiya.

Court rules in favor of Sherine: fines and compensation awarded

A Cairo Economic Misdemeanor Court has ruled in favor of Egyptian artist Sherine Abdel Wahab, imposing a fine of <strong>50,000 EGP</strong> on the defendant for illegally seizing her social media accounts and awarding her <strong>20,000 EGP</strong> in civil compensation.

Court Issues Ruling Today in Sherine Abdel Wahab Case

The Economic Court in Egypt is set to announce its ruling today in the case concerning the alleged seizure of singer Sherine Abdel Wahab's official accounts. Her lawyer accused an individual of unlawfully controlling her social media pages without any legal basis.

Spotify tests new tool to protect artists' rights

Spotify has announced the testing of a new tool aimed at giving artists more control over the music tracks associated with their names. This initiative comes at a time when the use of artificial intelligence in the music industry is on the rise.