“Sexualizing minors reduces them to becoming objects of desire, and exposes them to risks that can affect their development,” the court said, according to AP.
The German collecting society distributed $1.22 billion last year.
Previous recipients include Marvin Hamlisch, John Barry, Giorgio Moroder and Elliot Goldenthal.
Their 2008 album, Welcome to Mali, received a Grammy nomination for best contemporary world music album.
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Pabllo Vittar & D4VD will also present at this year's ceremony, which will be held Sunday, May 25, in Tokyo.
The exclusive series invites female musicians to share their views on the world and how they express their inner thoughts through music.
The music rights org turns 100 this year. Amidst its report of record revenues from 2024, it has issued a plea for Canadians to consume more homegrown music.
Sertanejo artist Alex Ronaldo created a stream farm as a side hustle, but "everything is bought and paid for here," says one music manager.
Hit songs and albums from Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga, Eminem and Beyonce drove 8.1% in organic revenue growth for the German music company.
