Author: Amanda Collins
Two US senators, Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal, have introduced proposals in Congress to introduce a new law that would clearly set out the obligations of AI companies when making use of copyright protected works and personal data. In terms of the copyright obligations, a statement from the senators explains that their proposed new law would “bar AI companies from stealing and training on copyright works” and “safeguard individuals’ copyrighted materials from being used in AI training or AI-generated content without permission”. Hawley adds, “AI companies are robbing the American people blind while leaving artists, writers and other creators with zero recourse.…
Abracadabra! For her latest trick, Lady Gaga demonstrated for fans how to recover like a pro after a stumble, jumping right back up after slipping and falling in the middle of a Mayhem Ball concert in Las Vegas over the weekend. As captured in videos from the performance, Gaga temporarily lost her balance while walking in the alleyway between her stage and the fans gathered on the floor of T-Mobile Arena. Just seconds prior, a cameraman filming her appeared to trip as well, and the Grammy winner helped him adjust the aim of his lens before continuing to walk. Moments…
Caitlin Clark got to spend some quality time with Taylor Swift earlier this year, when fans spotte the pair chatting at an AFC playoff game in January. But what exactly were they talking about? On an episode of the A Touch More podcast posted onMonday (July 21), the WNBA superstar revealed just that. When hosts Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe pulled up a photo of the 14-time Grammy winner and Clark whispering together in their box suite at the Jan. 18 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans match-up — playfully demanding that the Indiana Fever athlete divulge what they had…
“I’m a singer who acts,” Jennifer Love Hewitt told Billboard in 2002. “It’s my spirit. I feel alive when I do it. I love acting, but it came unexpected in my life. Singing has always been a part of me.” Before she came to fame largely via a starring role in Fox’s Party of Five beginning in 1995, Hewitt had already hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — as a backing vocalist on Martika’s “Toy Soldiers.” The song topped the chart for two weeks in July 1989. Fergie also sang on the ballad, with all three having been…
As the hullabaloo of Chicago’s annual music festival approaches, many may be excited to see headlining artists like Doechii, Tyler the Creator, and Sabrina Carpenter. But with over 170 acts performing over the course of 4 days, there is so much more to experience—and get familiar with—before July 31st. From up-and-coming bands to artists already legendary in their niche, here are eight rising artists to look out for at Lollapalooza 2025. ALEXSUCKS Reminiscent of indie rock soundscapes of the 2010s, ALEXSUCKS offers both the post-punk sensibilities of the Strokes and the stripped-down introspection of Radiohead or Current Joys. While songs…
Music can be exciting for many different reasons, but nothing is more exciting than an artist not being shy in their ambitions to let their presence be felt. That infectious charisma to their approach that makes you buy in as you hear the music, and feel their energy to a high level that makes you marvel at their work. That’s what you get and more from king bladez and Katan Roman on his new song “No Comparison”. The production captures a great high energy Trap drill sound with engaging 808’s and hard bass, that gives it that knock you cant deny. The…
A song that sticks with you is a song with great emotion. That pure experience of music that makes you feel it at a higher level, to make a connection with the listener that can last a lifetime due to the way it connects to the soul. That is what you get from Sloan Treacy on the new song “Pavement”. A brilliant emotive indie pop record that you feel to your core. The sound runs wild in its mastery with a stand out sound that genre bends at a high level, to make for the perfect record to get lost in. To…
Tributes have been paid to Liquid’s Eamon Downes following the news of his death. Downes, who formed one half of breakbeat hardcore legends Liquid, was revealed to have passed away by DJ and friend Billy Daniel Bunter. “It’s with heartbreaking sadness that I’m letting the world know we’ve lost Eamon Downes, devoted husband to Stella, proud dad to Bea, and one of my closest friends ever,” he wrote. “This one really hurts”. According to Bunter, the DJ had been suffering from a brain tumour for the last five years. “I still remember him playing me “Sweet Harmony” down the phone…
There’s more music than it’s ever been. Every single day has turned in to every single hour, there’s a new song out there for fans to hear. You have to be commanding in your approach, as well as undeniable to get people to stop what they’re doing and listen to your song. Dylan Naber comes together with Andy Cypress to do just that on the new song “Let’s Get It”. As soon as you hit play the intense energy of the music takes over. You hear the urgency in the music right away, with a hard thrilling approach to the…
Nintendo has added 26 classic gaming soundtracks including Donkey Kong, Mario Bros. and more to its Music streaming platform. The Nintendo Music app launched last year, letting gamers listen to soundtracks from a number of its iconic games. There were 23 albums available via Nintendo Music at launch, including the original Super Mario Bros., The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and Super Mario Odyssey with one new soundtrack added every week. As well as listening to the songs, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can also play extended versions of tracks and build their own custom playlists…