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Why are the world's biggest music labels suing AI song-generators?
The landmark case sees Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Records suing AI startups Suno and Udio over alleged copyright infringement. It comes months after more than 200 artists signed an open letter calling for the “predatory” use of AI in the music industry to be stopped.
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Mamma Mia no more? ABBA may never appear in public again
ABBA star Björn Ulvaeus admits it might all be over when it comes to the band being together publicly. However, emerging technology – much like their touring digital avatars in the ABBA Voyage show – may be the way forward for fans of the Swedish pop icons.
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102-year-old Holocaust survivor becomes Vogue Germany cover star
Margot Friedländer is one of the world’s oldest survivors of the Holocaust and becomes the second oldest cover star of the magazine. In the issue, she shares that she was “appalled” by the growth of right-wing populism, as well as the rise of antisemitic attacks amid the Israel-Hamas war.
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Remembering Donald Sutherland: A Venice flash that defined a true star
The late actor, whose long career stretched from M*A*S*H to The Hunger Games, died yesterday at the age of 88. Our resident film critic David Mouriquand remembers meeting him at the Venice Film Festival and how one interaction with his fans defined for him what a true celebrity could and should be.
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Why are Belfast rappers Kneecap challenging UK government?
The West Belfast trio say they are challenging the UK government’s decision to revoke their arts council funding application. They claim that denying the grant discriminates against them on grounds of nationality and political opinion.
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Queen catalog to be acquired by Sony Music for more than €1 billion
Queen’s music catalog is one of the most – if not the most – valuable in rock, with classics like 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Another One Bites the Dust', and 'We Will Rock You'. This deal makes it the biggest acquisition of its kind ever.
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