Chris Brown's $13M Royalty Seizure, Bonnaroo 2027 Canceled - Monday, August 24

Email us hereA Los Angeles judge handed down a rare royalty-garnishment order against Chris Brown, while Bonnaroo shocked festivalgoers by scrapping its entire 2027 edition after consecutive weather disasters. Rounding out a busy Monday: Sony Music settles its DSW copyright suit, and Elton John plus Prince Harry face a staggering UK legal bill. Lawsuits & AI • LA judge orders Chris Brown's royalties and Usher tour income seized to satisfy $13M housekeeper judgment. • Sony Music and DSW parent Designer Brands reach preliminary settlement over 100-plus unlicensed songs in social ads. • Judge denies Bad Bunny's bid to recoup ~$465K in legal fees after dismissing emPawa Africa copyright case. • UK High Court orders Elton John, Prince Harry, and co-plaintiffs to pay $13M Daily Mail legal bill; total may near $50M. Live & Touring • Bonnaroo cancels its 2027 festival entirely, citing back-to-back storm damage to its Manchester, Tennessee grounds. • UK's Live Trust doubles down on artist touring fund, injecting £300K for grants up to £8K each, opening August 26. • XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas reopens November 5 with RÜFÜS DU SOL, Calvin Harris, The Chainsmokers, and Diplo. Artists & Releases • Jimmy Iovine calls himself "very pro-AI" in NYT profile; Dr. Dre says AI is "a new tool for creativity." International • US-Nigeria IP summit highlights $286M in annual uncollected recording revenues across Nigeria and Kenya. Also Today • YouTube Stations expanding artist-branded linear channels to more emerging musicians. • Electric Forest tragedies spark debate over whether PLUR values are eroding in EDM culture. • Industry hires roundup: iHeartMedia, Virgin UK, Amuse, Oak View Group, and more. Five minutes, six categories, zero fluff.