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Sony Music and Warner Chappell are suing Anthropic
The companies call it “one of the largest and most blatant ongoing thefts of intellectual property in history.” The companies call it “one of the largest and most blatant ongoing thefts of intellectual property in…
Music publishers sue Anthropic, allege 'blantant theft' of copyrighted music
Some of the world's largest music publishers filed a blockbuster lawsuit against Anthropic late Friday night, alleging 'one of the largest and most blatant ongoing thefts of intellectual property in history.' Why it matters: The suit is the opening…
Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging a 'brazen campaign' of intellectual property theft
Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell and numerous other music publishers have sued Anthropic and co-founders Dario Amodei and Benjamin Mann, alleging the AI lab conducted a “brazen campaign of illegally torrenting, scraping, and…
Sony accuses Anthropic of 'brazen campaign' to train Claude on its music - and wants up to $150,000 a song
Sony Music and Warner Chappell want Anthropic to pay up. The publishing companies filed a lawsuit against Anthropic in a Northern California district court on Friday. Anthropic cofounders Dario Amodei and Benjamin Mann were also named in the…
The best music of autumn 2026: Johnny Marr, Phoebe Bridgers, Rachel Chinouriri and more
It's tempting to say that Ireland's Gilla Band have quietly become one of the most innovative alt-rock bands around, but there's absolutely nothing quiet about their music, which owes as much to extreme avant garde electronics as it does to punk.
Dolly Parton's path from Nashville newcomer to Billboard's No. 1 country music artist of all time
Dolly Parton 's career as an entertainer spanned roughly seven decades. During that time, the legendary country music star cemented herself as an icon not only in the music industry, but also as a movie star and a philanthropist. From getting her…
The 5 Best Beyerdynamic Headphones For Gaming, Music, And More
Beyerdynamic is one of the world's most respected audio manufacturers. However, unlike mainstream brands that we hear all the time, such as Apple, Bose, Sony, Beats, and Marshall, this one built its reputation not through marketing campaigns, but…
BOYNEXTDOOR's Sungho named new host of 'Show! Music Core'
BOYNEXTDOOR member Sungho has been named a new host of MBC's weekly K-pop music program 'Show! Music Core.' The position opened after ZEROBASEONE's Kim Gyuvin and TWS' Dohoon stepped down following the Aug. 22 broadcast, ending their approximately…
Israeli pop star Nunu reflects on five years of war, survival, and music
On a sweltering Tuesday night at the Barby, Israeli pop star Nunu was handed a birthday cake on stage by comedian Guri Alfi, flanked by guest stars Static and Guy Mazig. The crowd was screaming, the show was entirely sold out, and, for a fleeting…
College Football Program Announces Decision to Honor Country Music Icon Dolly Parton
The death of cultural icon Dolly Parton aroused tremendous sympathy and remembrance around the country and the world, and now a college football program based near where she grew up is joining the commemoration as the 2026 season kicks off. Middle…
How to watch 'WHAM! 10 Days in China' online for *FREE* - stream the music documentary from anywhere
'WHAM! 10 Days in China' is a feature length documentary charting the legendary pop group as they embarked on a first-of-its kind tour of China in the 1980s. Here's how to watch 'WHAM! 10 Days in China' online from anywhere with this VPN —…
Run It Back: Yung Miami's Journey From Selling Wigs To Music Stardom
This week's Run It Back takes us back to an old Yung Miami interview that hits differently now that we know everything that came after it. In the clip, she is asked directly about City Girls' music being unapologetically Miami and raunchy, and…
Is Ice Spice Pregnant? Explaining Her 'Out My Face' Music Video
Watch: Ice Spice Speaks Out After Violent Attack at California McDonald's Ice Spice 's latest track is bringing fans bundles of joy. That's because the 'Princess Diana' rapper shows off a baby bump in her 'Out My Face' music video, out Aug. 28…
I moved my entire Spotify library to YouTube Music without losing a single song
Spotify used to be the only real game in town when it came to music streaming, and while competitors showed up over the years, I remained steadfastly loyal to the little green logo. That is, until YouTube Music captured my heart. Subscribing to…
Boston nonprofits empower youth through music, bikes and mentorship
Updated: 7:30 PM EDT Aug 28, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Boston nonprofits empower youth through music, bikes and mentorship Updated: 7:30 PM EDT Aug 28, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ BOSTON — In Boston, two nonprofits are giving…
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