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The Most Powerful Man in Music Isn't Afraid of AI
To the AI doomsayers who worry about an impending invasion set on a collision course to gobble up the arts, there's something almost comforting in Lucian Grainge ‘s dismissiveness when presented with such a disaster scenario. He doesn't…
King enjoys rap music before joining Sir Elton John for special performance
The King listened to rap music and was joined by Sir Elton John for a special musical performance today. Charles visited Battersea Power Station, Apple's UK headquarters, where he was greeted by the company's CEO Tim Cook, and saw a new…
Olivia Rodrigo shares 'hard line' stance on using AI in music
Olivia Rodrigo has shared her firm stance on using AI in her music, saying she would “never” incorporate the technology into her work. READ MORE: Olivia Rodrigo – ‘You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love' review: a…
Vivaldi, Bach and 'Night Music of Madrid' this weekend
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Christopher Taber is buzzing with nervous excitement as he prepares to board the ferry from his home in Victoria, B.C., to Port Angeles. Once upon a time in Clallam County, Taber first spread his wings as…
Disney Cruise Ship Believe to Debut 'Encanto' Musical, 'Frozen' Family Feast and More
Disney has unveiled its latest cruise ship, Believe. The ship will embark on its maiden voyage on Dec. 18, 2027 from its homeport of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Among the brand-new experiences is the first stage adaptation of…
U.S. Copyright Office Opens Music Streaming Fraud Inquiry, Probing Prevalence & 'Potential Solutions'
The U.S. Copyright Office has launched an investigation into one of the music industry's biggest problems: streaming fraud. In a Wednesday (Oct. 7) notice in the Federal Register, the Copyright Office said it is soliciting data and suggestions that…
AI Music Fraudster Forced To Face The Music With 18-Month Sentence
A North Carolina musician has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for orchestrating an automated streaming fraud scheme that siphoned over $10 million in royalty payouts using artificial intelligence and bot farms. Michael Smith, a…
Best Music Biography in Nashville 2026: 'What Do You Do When You're Lonesome' by Jonathan Bernstein
Music biographies are tricky. They can dip into hagiography as easily as they can into exploitation, especially when they cover artists whose struggles loom large next to their work. But Jonathan Bernstein's What Do You Do When You're Lonesome, the…
Josette Bushell-Mingo named chair of British Youth Music Theatre
Appointments Oct 8, 202612:05 by Katie Chambers Josette Bushell-Mingo. Photo: Cam Harle Actor and drama school boss Josette Bushell-Mingo has been named the chair of British Youth Music Theatre, replacing Simon Milson who steps down after seven…
RIAA CEO Talks Midterms, AI Deepfakes and Trump: 'Music Is a Very Bipartisan Issue'
There is a lot going on in Washington D.C. Between conflicts in the Middle East, rising inflation and other hot button issues, it could be understandable if music industry issues fall lower on the priority list for politicians these days. However…
Free Halloween fiesta to take over Stockport with spooky trail and live music
A host of tricks, treats and spooky surprises will come to Stockport as part of a free family-friendly event ahead of Halloween. The Merseyday of the Dead celebration will return following a big turnout at its debut last year. Taking over the…
This Remote Irish Music Festival Honors a Guitar Great. Its Future Is Unclear.
Every year in Ballyshannon, a small town in Ireland with 2,200 residents, an independent international music festival takes place to honor the most famous person born there: Rory Gallagher. Often heralded as one of the greatest guitarists ever…
'Rent,' Reborn: How Star Gaten Matarazzo, Director Luke Sheppard and a Perfectly Cast West End Ensemble Are Giving the Musical Its Biggest Revival Yet
Gaten Matarazzo remembers exactly where he was when he heard that beloved musical “ Rent ” was getting a revival on London's West End — and that he had a shot at the lead role. “The email came in when I was in the…
The First Music Streaming Fraud Case Gets Caught Up in Trump's Dumb AI Rebrand
On Tuesday, a North Carolina man was sentenced to 18 months in prison in the first federal case connected to music streaming fraud. Mike Smith, who pleaded guilty, was accused of making millions in royalties off a scheme that involved using bots to…
Editor's picks: This week's Central Oregon highlights in film, comedy, music and more
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Roundabout Books will host Bend author Claudia Hinz, a Harvard graduate whose writing has appeared in The Boston Globe, Story Magazine and more, in conversation with poet Irene Cooper about Hinz's new…
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