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A German court found Suno liable for copyright infringement in a lawsuit filed by GEMA. What the court decided, which songs were involved, and what the ruling could mean for the AI industry.

The Munich Regional Court I has sided with the German collecting society GEMA in its dispute with the American company Suno. The court found that the developer of the music generator infringed authors’ rights both when training its AI models in the United States and when storing and reproducing protected musical works through a service available to European users. The ruling was issued on July 31, 2026, by…

On August 2, Natalia Mogilevskaya turned 51. We look back at the artist’s biggest songs, her television career, relationships, family and influence on the Ukrainian pop scene.

On August 2, one of Ukraine’s most recognisable singers, Natalia Mogilevskaya, turned 51. Over three decades on the major stage, the artist has evolved from a young performer whose songs helped define the sound of Ukrainian pop music in the late 1990s into a television presenter, producer, mentor and mother of two daughters. Today, Mogilevskaya’s name is associated not only with songs such as…

Winamp is preparing a major relaunch in partnership with Deezer. The new player will bring together streaming, local music, radio, podcasts, and cloud-based collections.

The iconic Winamp media player is preparing for its biggest relaunch in years. The company has signed a strategic agreement with the streaming service Deezer, which will provide the new product with a licensed music catalogue and technological infrastructure. The next generation of Winamp Player is scheduled for release in the first half of 2027. The new Winamp is expected to bring subscription music, local audio…

BTS will not submit the album ARIRANG or their other releases for the 2027 Grammy Awards. Here is what is known about the group’s decision and the controversy surrounding the new Asian music category.

South Korean group BTS has decided not to submit its releases for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, which will take place in February 2027. The announcement was published on July 29 across the social media accounts of all seven members — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook. The musicians said they would not submit their work to the Recording Academy for consideration this year. BTS emphasised…

Ariana Grande is suing unidentified hackers over the leak of unreleased music, photos and videos. What was stolen, how the files were sold and what the singer is demanding.

Ariana Grande has launched legal proceedings against unidentified hackers whom she accuses of stealing and distributing her unreleased music, photographs and behind-the-scenes video materials over a period of several years. According to the lawsuit, 45 officially unreleased songs by the singer appeared online in 2023 alone, while some of the stolen content was sold through private platforms. American singer and…

Nastya Kamenskykh shared photos from Kyiv with her mother and Alla Kudlai. What is known about her visit, the language controversy, and the return of her duo with Potap.

Ukrainian singer Nastya Kamenskykh has shared new images from Kyiv after spending an extended period abroad. The artist met with her mother, Lidia Kamenskykh, and her godmother, People’s Artist of Ukraine Alla Kudlai. The visit attracted attention amid the language controversy, the termination of her partnership with a major brand and the recent reunion of the duo “Potap and Nastya”. According to…

Future’s album The Real Me topped the Billboard 200 and became the rapper’s twelfth chart-topper, allowing him to surpass Eminem in the number of No. 1 albums.

The tenth studio album by American rapper Future, titled The Real Me, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The release gave the artist his twelfth chart-topping album on the main US albums chart and allowed him to surpass Eminem, who remains on eleven No. 1 albums. The record topped the Billboard 200 chart dated July 25, 2026. During the tracking week ending July 16, The Real Me earned 131,000 equivalent album…

Anna Trincher’s song “Margarita” became the subject of controversy over a songwriter linked to Russia, changes to the track’s credits, and MUZVAR’s claims of receiving threats.

Ukrainian singer Anna Trincher’s new single “Margarita” became the focus of a major media controversy only a few days after its premiere. The dispute was triggered by information about one of the song’s creators, Donetsk-born composer Vladimir Kurto, who, according to publicly available sources, has lived in Moscow for many years and continues to work within the Russian music industry. The…

Christina Aguilera has reportedly married Matthew Rutler. We examine the original source and explain why the wedding claims remain unconfirmed. Fact-check.

Media reports have claimed that Christina Aguilera secretly married her longtime partner, Matthew Rutler. According to those reports, the marriage would be the second for the 45-year-old American singer, with the alleged ceremony taking place more than a decade after the couple became engaged. However, Minatrix.FM’s review of the original source and recent reports from US media outlets shows that at the time…

Melanie C of the Spice Girls has married for the first time. Details of her wedding to Chris Dingwall, her Victoria Beckham dress and the ceremony’s guests.

Melanie Chisholm, who performs under the name Melanie C and rose to fame as Sporty Spice in the group Spice Girls, has married Australian producer and model Chris Dingwall. On 18 July 2026, the couple held a romantic ceremony in the English county of Cumbria, at a lakeside country estate owned by friends of the newlyweds. Melanie and Chris had previously formalised their marriage in Australia, the groom’s home…

Ana Danch presents “La Isla Bonita” — a summer pop single about freedom, emotions and a night by the sea, available exclusively on Minatrix.FM before its official release.

On July 16, 2026, Ukrainian singer-songwriter Ana Danch presents her new single “La Isla Bonita” — an atmospheric track performed in English and Spanish, filled with a sense of freedom, summer adventure, romance and an unforgettable night by the sea. Even before the official release date, the track is available for exclusive early listening on Minatrix.FM at the following link:…

Chicago House is the music genre that transformed club culture. Explore the history of Chicago house, its distinctive sound, key artists, record labels, and essential tracks.

Today, the word “house” refers to a vast musical universe — from mellow Deep House and festival-ready Progressive House to stripped-back Tech House and abrasive Acid House. Yet at the beginning of this story, there were no major festivals, digital music platforms, or endless libraries of ready-made samples. There were Chicago clubs, vinyl records, basic drum machines, and DJs searching for a way to…

We’ve updated the track recommendation algorithm. Here’s what you need to know to get more plays on the radio

We’ve updated the track recommendation algorithm on Minatrix.FM, which means it’s the perfect time to explain how not to upset the algorithm — and how to get as many plays as possible. First, the important part: a lot is decided before your track is even published. Yes, really. Not after release, not when you refresh the page for the tenth time thinking, “So… where are my millions of…

Minatrix.FM has released its official app for iPhone. Listen to online radio, electronic music, DJ sets, remixes, and fresh tracks in the app for iOS and Android.

Minatrix.FM is pleased to announce an important update: the official app is now available for iPhone. iOS users can listen to Minatrix.FM radio, discover new music, follow artists, add tracks to their favorites, and enjoy the features of the music portal directly from their smartphone. Minatrix.FM is more than just an online radio station — it is a music platform for those who love electronic music, club…

Ana Danch and MISHA have presented the duet single “Odesa” — a light summer track about the city by the sea, romantic encounters and warm evenings.

On June 18, 2026, Ukrainian singer and songwriter Ana Danch and artist MISHA released their new duet single «Odesa». «Odesa» is a light summer track with a warm romantic mood, dedicated to the city by the sea, its unique atmosphere, evenings on the coast, encounters and memories that stay with everyone who has visited Odesa at least once. The song combines the melodicism of contemporary pop…