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Historic wildfires fueled by strong winds are ravaging Los Angeles, leading to the cancellation of several high-profile live events at venues like the Kia Forum, Intuit Dome, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. The fires have claimed five lives, destroyed over 1,300 structures, and forced 180,000 people to evacuate. According to CBS News, three of the […]
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on January 10 regarding the looming TikTok ban scheduled for January 19. TikTok has warned that unless the Court intervenes, the platform may shut down in the United States, leaving over 170 million monthly users without access. In a legal filing, TikTok stated, “Absent such relief, that […]
Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Azim Palmer, is a name synonymous with innovation and influence in the world of dancehall music. His early performances were a clear testament to his lyrical genius and his potential to become one of the genre’s most iconic figures. In the beginning, Kartel honed his skills at local community events and […]
Nicki Minaj may soon face criminal charges following allegations made by her former manager, Brandon Garrett, in a recent lawsuit. According to TMZ, the Detroit Police Department has submitted a warrant request to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. Prosecutors are currently reviewing the case to decide whether charges should be filed against the rapper. The […]
Apple has agreed to pay a $95 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit alleging that its voice assistant, Siri, recorded users’ private conversations without their consent. The lawsuit claimed that Siri would occasionally activate and record conversations without the user intentionally triggering it by saying “Hey Siri.” Instead, everyday sounds such as the noise of […]
Kenyan musician Otile Brown has announced plans to launch his own clothing line, inspired by frequent inquiries from fans about his fashion choices. He stated, “I see y’all male fans and your women on the DM asking where I get my clothes every day. Boyz Clothing line coming soon, vitu vya kijanja InshaAllah …” This […]
Rihanna kicked off 2024 with a major personal achievement—she went alcohol-free for the entire year. On January 1st, the 36-year-old singer and entrepreneur shared a special moment with her 150 million Instagram followers. In a video taken during her New Year’s Eve celebration, Rihanna proudly revealed that she had abstained from drinking throughout 2024. Holding […]
In a recent statement that has sparked both intrigue and confusion, Kenyan President William Ruto alleged that the Grammy Awards organization had received Ksh. 500 million ($3.4 million) from the Kenyan government for the purpose of hosting the prestigious music event in Nairobi. The claim quickly made headlines, stirring up a flurry of media attention […]
Universal Music Group (UMG) and Amazon Music have unveiled an expanded global partnership aimed at transforming the music streaming landscape. The new deal, which emphasizes innovation and enhanced artist protection, is poised to advance UMG’s “Streaming 2.0” strategy, moving beyond the current focus on scaling streaming services to creating more value through diverse subscription tiers, […]
A federal judge is reportedly poised to dismiss most of a high-profile copyright infringement lawsuit filed by music publishers against AI company Anthropic. This development emerged following a December 19th hearing on Anthropic’s motion to dismiss, in which the court signaled that two out of the three claims against the company might be tossed, though […]
In a critical case that underscores the growing tension between artificial intelligence and intellectual property law, a federal judge appears ready to dismiss much of a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by music publishers against AI powerhouse Anthropic. The case, centering on allegations that Anthropic improperly used copyrighted compositions while training its AI model Claude and […]
In a high-profile legal clash, Drake has accused Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) of engaging in manipulative practices to artificially inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” The allegations, brought forward through Drake’s company Frozen Moments, claim that UMG and Spotify conspired to boost the song’s streams at Drake’s expense amid […]