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ABOUT US
Here to bring light to issues regarding pop music, we are Popstars!MISSION
The PopStars! is a student-led advocacy that aims to inform the public about copyright infringement issues in the pop music industry. Aiming to raise awareness through mass communication platforms, we believe in the power of social media and its role in educating on how music is made and consumed.VISION
We envision a world where artists, and consumers alike, recognize the significance of copyright infringement in the music industry. With this recognition, people can show a greater sense of respect and appreciation for the integrity of original work and inspire others to stand up for the safeguarding of this integrity.
ARTICLES
Abad-Santos, Alex. “Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ Copyright Case: The $2.8 Million Verdict Is Alarming.” Vox, August 2, 2019. https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/7/30/20747100/katy-perry-dark-horse-joyful-noise-copyright-2-8-million.AKP Staff. (2022, December 19). K-pop songs that incorporate samples from classical music pieces. Allkpop. https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/12/k-pop-songs-that-incorporate-samples-from-classical-music-piecesAswad, J. . Variety. Variety. August 25, 2021 https://variety.com/2021/music/news/olivia-rodrigo-paramore-good-4-u-misery-business-1235048791/BBC News. “Katy Perry Wins in Dark Horse Copyright Appeal.” BBC News, March 11, 2022. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60705977.amp.Biong, I. (2019, November 19). “Neneng B” artists accused of stealing beat | Inquirer Entertainment. INQUIRER.net. https://entertainment.inquirer.net/351999/neneng-b-artists-reach-settlement-with-foreign-producer-who-accused-them-of-stealing-beatBloomberg.com. “The World’s Largest Music Company Goes Nuclear on TikTok.” February 4, 2024.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-02-04/taylor-swift-is-off-tiktok-why-universal-music-pulled-its-songs.Forde, E. Why Music Clearance is So Complex & How It Can Be Fixed. Synchtank. April 2, 2023 https://www.synchtank.com/blog/why-music-clearance-remains-so-complex-and-how-that-can-be-fixed/Howard, J. (2022, August 9). The truth about sampling, credits, and who gets paid. Rock the Bells. https://rockthebells.com/articles/the-truth-about-sampling-credits-and-who-gets-paid/Murtagh-Hopkins, James. “AN OPEN LETTER TO THE ARTIST AND SONGWRITER COMMUNITY - WHY WE MUST CALL TIME OUT ON TIKTOK.” UMG, January 30, 2024.
https://www.universalmusic.com/an-open-letter-to-the-artist-and-songwriter-community-why-we-must-call-time-out-on-tiktok/.Music Clearance – Music • Film/TV • Entertainment Law – Austin, Texas – Amy E. Mitchell, PLLC. (n.d.). https://amyemitchell.com/services/music-clearance/Newsroom | TikTok. “TikTok Statement in Response to Universal Music Group,” August 16, 2019.
https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/tiktok-statement-in-response-to-universal-music-group.Rameswaram, Sean. “Who’ll Blink First: The World’s Largest Music Company or TikTok?” Vox, February 13, 2024.
https://www.vox.com/24072110/tiktok-taylor-swift-universal-music-group-today-explained.Shanfeld, Ethan. “Katy Perry Wins Appeal in ‘Dark Horse’ Copyright Suit.” Variety, March 11, 2022. https://variety.com/2022/music/news/katy-perry-appeal-dark-horse-copyright-lawsuit-1235201510/amp/.Skowronski, A. (2023, August 29). Classical music samples: 8 pop, rap, and alt songs. WFMT. https://www.wfmt.com/2023/08/29/classical-music-samples-playlist/Roko Tensei. (2021, May 5). Genius. https://genius.com/artists/Roko-tenseiTikTok Pulls Songs by Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, More in Dispute Over Unfair Pay. (n.d.). EW.Com. Retrieved February 18, 2024, from
https://ew.com/tiktok-pulls-umg-songs-taylor-swift-lady-gaga-ariana-grande-8553564Verrips, S., Verrips, S., & Verrips, S. (2024, February 14). Copyright infringement in pop music. Clear Music - Music for Entertainment and Advertising. https://clearmusic.nl/copyright-infringement-in-music/Vilatile Vogue by Dope Cat - PremiumBeat. (n.d.). https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/vilatile-vogueWatley, A., & Watley, A. (2023, August 13). Can You Use a Beat from Another Song? Understanding Copyright Laws in Music Production. AC3FILTER. https://www.ac3filter.net/can-you-use-a-beat-from-another-song/#:~:text=It's%20important%20to%20note%20that,unique%20sound%20for%20your%20music.