Quote Originally Posted by Strychnine View Post
Technically making a video with pandora running in the background would be against ToS for both pandora and a violation of the RIAA. However, no offense, but if you're recording this for just a friend as you state there's nothing preventing you from just sending him the video, if you're posting on youtube you're doing more than you claim anyway.
When you create a video using third-party music, YouTube recognizes it, forces you to monetize your videos, and the proceeds then go to the rightsholders.

Also, the RIAA is an organization; not a regulation. You're thinking of the DMCA.