Mackenzie Brown

[1] For fifteen seconds of fame and the threat of a $10 million dollar payout, Post Malone is being hauled off the stage and into the courtroom for a suit alleging, among other things, misappropriation of name, image, and likeness. [2] On October 17, 2025, Post Malone’s limo driver, Larry Deuel, filed suit in Utah’s Fourth District Court claiming that Malone, Tyla Yaweh, and Sony Music Entertainment failed to compensate him for his role in the 2020 music video for “Tommy Lee.” [3] Deuel is...

[1] From genres like “Sunset Fuzz” to “Backyard BBQ” and “Mellow Morning,” Sonos Radio prides itself on curating “music for every moment” for its listeners. [2]  This extensive catalog of music is the product of collaboration and licensing agreements between copyright collectives, music labels, artists, and Sonos. [3]  However, recent developments have heightened tensions between the parties, creating uncertainty about the future of these relationships. [4]   On June 16, 2025, SoundExchange,...