1. Whenever you upload a video on YouTube, the platform checks for any copyrighted music in it. If it detects copyrighted music, you will receive a copyright claim. The key question is: how can you predict which songs will trigger copyright claims? We tried various copyright checkers claiming to providRead more

    Whenever you upload a video on YouTube, the platform checks for any copyrighted music in it. If it detects copyrighted music, you will receive a copyright claim. The key question is: how can you predict which songs will trigger copyright claims? We tried various copyright checkers claiming to provide this information, but their accuracy was so poor that we chose not to share their links. This leads us to the only reliable, completely accurate solution available within YouTube’s creators studio.

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  2. Justin Bieber, the most recent musician, has sold all his music rights. To shed light on this, Billboard's music publishing reporter, Kristin Robinson, discusses the deal with NPR's Ari Shapiro. ARI SHAPIRO, the host, points out a trend among musicians like Bob Dylan, Calvin Harris, and Stevie NicksRead more

    Justin Bieber, the most recent musician, has sold all his music rights. To shed light on this, Billboard’s music publishing reporter, Kristin Robinson, discusses the deal with NPR’s Ari Shapiro. ARI SHAPIRO, the host, points out a trend among musicians like Bob Dylan, Calvin Harris, and Stevie Nicks, who have all recently sold their music rights. Bieber has now followed suit by selling his complete catalog for over $200 million. Robinson, a music publishing reporter at Billboard, joins the conversation, expressing her gratitude for being included.

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