Songwriters behind some of pop's biggest hits have penned an open letter calling for stars to stop taking writing credits for songs they didn't write, according to Variety.
The letter, organized by advocacy group The Pact, claims a "growing number of artists" demand publishing royalties for songs they had not contributed to, with some artists and executives using "bully tactics and threats" to get it. "These artists will go on to collect revenue from touring, merchandise [and] brand partnerships," the letter said. "Songwriters have only their publishing revenue as a means of income." Signees of the letter include Justin Tranter, who has written songs for Britney Spears and Dua Lipa, frequent Ariana Grande collaborator Victoria Monét, Emily.
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