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TikTok Revamps Royalties, Boosts Artists Like Ricky Manning

2/7/2026

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TikTok plans to revise its royalty model to let artists earn from multiple views of the same video, replacing the current one-time payment per song usage.
Ricky Manning's career revived after his breakup song "Someone Else & Jesus" went viral, leading to a new publishing deal and plans for upcoming EPs.
Manning aims to explore diverse musical opportunities while building newfound recognition in Nashville.

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Story summary

TikTok plans to revise its royalty model to let artists earn from multiple views of the same video, replacing the current one-time payment per song usage.
Ricky Manning's career revived after his breakup song "Someone Else & Jesus" went viral, leading to a new publishing deal and plans for upcoming EPs.
Manning aims to explore diverse musical opportunities while building newfound recognition in Nashville.