TikTok users lose access to Taylor Swift, Universal catalogue after talks collapse

TikTok users lose access to Taylor Swift, Universal catalogue after talks collapse

TikTok users will no longer be able to create videos with songs from Taylor Swift, Jon Batiste, boygenius and other Universal Music Group artists as the soundtrack, as contract negotiations between the two companies have collapsed. TikTok’s access to Universal’s expansive roster of artists ended Wednesday, after months of negotiations failed to yield a new agreement with the world’s largest music … Read more

Kristin Juszczyk lands NFL licensing deal after Taylor Swift and more stars wear 49ers WAG’s designs

Kristin Juszczyk lands NFL licensing deal after Taylor Swift and more stars wear 49ers WAG’s designs

Welcome to the NFL, Kristin Juszczyk. The fashion designer, who’s married to 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, reached a licensing deal with the NFL, the league told Sportico, and declined to share the financial terms. Kristin has been granted a license to use NFL marks in men’s and women’s apparel designs — after a slew of … Read more