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Modern mall atrium with digital music and yen symbols
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J-Pop Artists to Finally Earn Mall Royalties Under New Japan Music Royalty Law 2026

Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs is proposing changes to the Japan J-pop Music Royalty Law, allowing performers to earn fees from commercial facilities in 2026.

Smartphone showing a glitchy idol silhouette and a broken copyright shield
TechEN
Grok AI Image Editing Legal Action: STU48 Strikes Back Against Mangaka's Deepfakes

Mangaka Tanabe Yoichiro faces legal action from STU48's agency, King Records, after using Grok AI to create unauthorized bikini edits of Kudo Riko. Read more on the growing deepfake controversy.

Boston Blue's Midseason Gambit: A Masterclass in Weaponizing Nostalgia Against Streaming Churn
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Boston Blue's Midseason Gambit: A Masterclass in Weaponizing Nostalgia Against Streaming Churn

Boston Blue's midseason finale is more than a cliffhanger; it's a strategic lesson in IP extension, audience retention, and combating streaming churn.

The Minyoung Doctrine: How a Bikini Post Signals a Power Shift in K-Pop's IP War
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The Minyoung Doctrine: How a Bikini Post Signals a Power Shift in K-Pop's IP War

BB Girls' Minyoung's viral photos aren't just about looks. It's a strategic move in K-Pop's creator economy, signaling a shift in artist IP and brand control.

Google's AI Paradox: Lawsuit Against Scraper Signals End of the Open Data Era
TechEN
Google's AI Paradox: Lawsuit Against Scraper Signals End of the Open Data Era

Google's lawsuit against SerpApi isn't just about scraping. It's a strategic move to control the data fueling the AI revolution and protect its search dominance.

The 'Heated Rivalry' Playbook: How Niche Fandoms Became Hollywood's Most Valuable Asset
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The 'Heated Rivalry' Playbook: How Niche Fandoms Became Hollywood's Most Valuable Asset

A hit show's success reveals a new playbook for Hollywood. Discover how niche fandoms and fan labor are de-risking content and creating a new class of media assets.

Sony vs. Tencent: The Horizon Clone's Disappearance Signals a New IP Battleground
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Sony vs. Tencent: The Horizon Clone's Disappearance Signals a New IP Battleground

Sony's quiet victory over Tencent's Horizon clone is more than a legal win. It marks a fundamental shift in IP enforcement against Chinese tech giants.

Microsoft Nukes a Viral Halo Mod in Counter-Strike 2, Sparking a Firestorm Over Fan Creativity
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Microsoft Nukes a Viral Halo Mod in Counter-Strike 2, Sparking a Firestorm Over Fan Creativity

An ambitious Halo mod for CS2 was shut down by Microsoft's lawyers. We break down why it went viral and what the fallout means for the future of gaming.