Sony Wins DSW Copyright Toss, Live Nation Prague JV, William Orbit Dead - Monday, August 10

Email us hereA federal judge hands Sony Music a procedural win by dismissing DSW's preemptive copyright claim, while Live Nation makes its biggest Central and Eastern Europe move yet with a three-venue Prague joint venture. William Orbit's death at 69 also made news this week, days after the producer's passing. Lawsuits & AI • Federal judge dismisses DSW's preemptive copyright suit against Sony Music, deferring to Sony's California case. • Bandcamp removes Boy George's AI-generated pro-Israel track, deactivates his account under its anti-AI policy. Streaming & Tech • Amazon Music streamed Outside Lands 2026 across two simultaneous channels for the first time, Aug. 7–9. • Suno brings its Voices feature — user-recorded vocals into AI tracks — from web to mobile app. Live & Touring • Chappell Roan announces two-day LA charity event Oct. 21–22, benefiting trans youth via Midwest Princess Project. • Australia's Beyond the Valley 2026 New Year's festival sells out before general public on-sale opens. Artists & Releases • Grammy-winning producer William Orbit, known for Madonna's Ray of Light and Blur's 13, died July 23 at age 69. International • Live Nation acquires 51% stake in Prague JV covering O2 Arena, O2 Universum, and Forum Karlín. Also Today • HYBE's new K-pop group Tuide hits 1.2M TikTok followers in under a week ahead of debut EP. • Katseye member Sophia steps back from promotional activities, citing mental health. • Industry hire roundup covers Sony Music, FCC, iHeartMedia, and more. Five minutes, six categories, zero fluff.