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AI music is already charting. Korea is slow to respond
An artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted song's entry into Melon's Top 100 chart has exposed a regulatory vacuum over AI music in Korea, just weeks after the country's largest music copyright collective withdrew its first attempt to allow the…
Korea moves to establish ground rules for AI-created music
As generative artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how music is written and produced, Korea is stepping up efforts to set clear ground rules for the digital era. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday that it will co-host a major…
Sheffield music legend's special debut musical to go on tour
A Sheffield music legend's debut music is going on tour this autumn. How Could I Forget?, from Sheffield musician Joe Carnall Jnr, will be staged in theatres across Yorkshire. Joe is known from his music work with Milburn and Reverend and The…
Ed Sheeran's music friends who turned on him as he cries he's been 'abandoned
When Ed Sheeran spoke in Philadelphia this weekend to address the Macklemore-Palestine row he claimed he had been abandoned by friends, as well as family as he confided in pals: “I feel so alone.” The singing star sobbed on stage…
No Dogs in Space is back to feed your need for obsessive music history
The podcast is getting ‘back to basics' with Punk 2.0 The podcast is getting ‘back to basics' with Punk 2.0 What we're listening to, watching, and reading right now. Terrence O'Brien is the Verge's weekend editor. He's covered the…
Warner Music (WMG) Bets its AI Truce with Suno Can Turn into a New Revenue Line
On September 9, 2026, Reuters reported that AI music startup Suno launched a new suite of models, including its flagship v6 and exploratory v6-Wild, built in partnership with Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ: WMG) and BMG. It lets users make new…
Who Are the Members of KATSEYE? About SNL's September 26 Musical Guest
The group KATSEYE will be the first Musical Guests for Saturday Night Live 's 52nd season, kicking off September 26. (New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is making his Host debut.) There are currently four active members in KATSEYE: Daniela Avanzini…
If you really hate it when music and film stars do politics, here's the answer: give us politics that works | Nesrine Malik
Every time a public figure in entertainment speaks up about politics in a way deemed “controversial”, it is as if it's the first time that has ever happened. The outrage is fresh; critics rediscover and announce, as if they have just…
Music studio set up in 100-year-old home craved by builders in Belagavi
The century-old home of the Paranjapes on Khanapur Road in Belagavi, in Karnataka, is a sight to behold. The cluster of traditional houses with a large courtyard has been preserved as they were originally built. Ashok Paranjape, Chartered…
Kigali Durarame 2026--A special tribute to Cécile Kayirebwa's music
Rwanda music legend Cécile Kayirebwa will be honoured for her contribution to the development and preservation of Rwandan music during the upcoming 2026 edition of ‘Kigali Dutarame' concert, scheduled for October 3 at Kigali…
Drake Drops New Single 'Quebec' Alongside Individual 'FOMO' Music Videos
Drake has released a new single titled 'Quebec' alongside individual music videos previously featured in his 'FOMO' short film The YouTube visual drop includes standalone clips for collaborations with Sexyy Red Loe Shimmy Stunna Sandy and Iconic…
King Sunny Adé at 80: six decades of Nigerian musical innovation, global acclaim and cultural preservation
Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, known as King Sunny Adé, is 80 this year. He has devoted more than 60 years of his life to influencing Nigeria's popular music and promoting the unique sounds of jùjú music. Jùjú is a…
Himesh Reshammiya on decline of music in films: 'There is so much confusion'
4 min read Mumbai Make us preferred source on Google Music composer Himesh Reshammiya is collaborating with Sooraj Barjatya for his upcoming drama, Yeh Prem Mol Liya. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Sharvari, Anupam Kher, Seema Pahwa, and…
Sandra Bullock Says She Once Did a Music Video for a Boyfriend, but Wouldn't Tell Nicole Kidman Which One on Camera
Asked on BBC Radio 2 whether she'd ever done a music video, Sandra Bullock said yes: “It was for a boyfriend a while back.” Pressed on which one: “None of your business. … Get on the old laptop and find out…
Chris Rea's music is coming home in emotional gig for tribute frontman
Chris Rea's music is coming home next month – and for the man bringing his extraordinary story to Stockton, the occasion promises to be hugely emotional. The Chris Rea Experience – ‘Rea-magined' arrives on Teesside following a…
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