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Music publishers accuse Anthropic of 'blatant theft' in major new lawsuit
Some of the world's biggest music publishers have launched a fresh lawsuit against Anthropic, accusing the artificial intelligence giant of conducting “one of the largest and most blatant ongoing thefts of intellectual property in…
How the 7 Kanneh-Mason siblings became classical music sensations
This is an updated version of a story first published on Dec. 1, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. Let us make the case that the most successful music conservatory is not in Paris, Vienna or Berlin but rather, in a house on a tree-lined…
Fact-Checking 'Six' the Musical: 10 Misleading Lyrics About the Tudor Queens
The musical Six took the world by storm when it first debuted, premiering in the West End in January 2019 and on Broadway in February 2020. While its run was interrupted by COVID-19, fans have shown their devotion by eagerly making their way to the…
Sandra Bullock Seemingly Drops Hint That Olivia Rodrigo and Stevie Nicks Have Music in 'Practical Magic 2'
Will Olivia Rodrigo and Stevie Nicks bring their musical talents to “ Practical Magic 2 ?” Star Sandra Bullock seemed to teased the two pop stars' involvement in the Warner Bros. sequel in a post on her Instagram Story Sunday morning.
Victor Rukotana bets on Gakondo music to take Rwandan culture global
When Victor Rukotana released his debut album Imararungu in 2025, he was not simply putting out a collection of songs but making a statement about the place he believed traditional Rwandan music should occupy in the country's rapidly evolving…
Olivia Rodrigo's music festival raises $20 million for charities benefiting girls and women
Updated: 10:38 AM EDT Aug 30, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Olivia Rodrigo's music festival raises $20 million for charities benefiting girls and women Updated: 10:38 AM EDT Aug 30, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Evoking the same…
Doechii Embraces Alien-Esque Beauty in Pink Body Paint & Sky-High Moto Boots at Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival
Doechii went for a full-on alien-esque look for her performance at Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields music festival held on Aug. 29 in Irvine, Calif. Other performers in the all-female festival lineup included Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks and…
The music of 'Hey Arnold!' stuck with '90s kids. Now it's going on tour
One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. For many millennials, '90s Nickelodeon shows such as Hey Arnold!, Doug, and Rocko's…
Anthropic Accused of Stealing Thousands of Songs in Music Label Suit
Sony Music, Warner Chappell Music and several other labels filed a federal lawsuit Friday (Aug. 28) alleging that the Claude maker improperly used “thousands upon thousands” of their songs to train the AI model. “Defendants can…
Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival Proves There Is Hope For Us All: 13 Best Moments
Move over, sarcastic and oftentimes degrading t-shirts. At Daisy Chain Fields, feminism is in fashion. Some of the more notable tees and totes carried messages such as: “Heaven knows what a girl can do,” “A life worth fighting…
Spotify, I owe you an apology - my smart TV finally got Spotify after years of waiting, and now I love its roster of music videos
Spotify, I'm I owe you a huge apology. For the past decade you've been my loyal music companion, but despite my tumultuous relationships with some of your features, your unmatched ubiquity means I can freely use you across my devices — with…
Dolly Parton songs no one has ever heard: Inside secret music vault
When Dolly Parton revealed that she had buried an unreleased song beneath Dollywood - not to be heard until her 100th birthday - even Kelly Clarkson could scarcely believe it. The talk-show host sat open-mouthed during their 2022 conversation as…
Country music fans react to Ella Langley's earlier look in viral resurfaced clip
Ella Langley's transformation has stunned fans Ella Langley has rapidly established herself as one of the most exciting new talents in country music — but some fans were left stunned after a resurfaced clip of the singer from just four years…
Laurie Jervis: Music, Wine and Pizza Take a Spin at Solvang's Analogue Room
The Analogue Room has opened in Solvang, spinning together vinyl music, wine and craft beer, and a pizza kitchen — all in one. Consider it a hidden treasure. Founded by winemaker John Wright, a former preservation architect who specialized…
Dolly Parton's niece shares emotional tribute after singer's private funeral
Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private funeral service attended by family on Friday, according to her niece. Lainey Parton shared an emotional tribute post on Instagram Saturday, writing: “This is a really hard post for me to make. I…
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