Music
Can the UK afford to host Ukraine’s Eurovision? It can’t afford not to
The U.K. will host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest on May 13. Celebrated and spoofed by audiences across the globe, the world’s largest singing competition has become something of a cultural institution in the seven decades since its launch. But behind the audacious performances and even more outlandish outfits, the annual contest is also seen […]
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Adidas will sell some leftover Yeezy inventory instead of burning it, CEO says
Shoes are offered for sale at an Adidas store on February 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Adidas intends to sell part of its leftover Yeezy inventory and donate the money to charities that were harmed by Ye’s anti-Semitic comments, the company’s chief executive said Thursday. The CEO, Bjorn Gulden, did […]
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Ed Sheeran didn’t steal from Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On,’ jury rules
Musician Ed Sheeran leaves federal court in New York, US, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Stephanie Keith | Bloomberg | Getty Images A Manhattan federal jury ruled Thursday that pop star Ed Sheeran didn’t infringe on the copyright of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” At question was whether Sheeran’s 2014 hit “Thinking Out Loud” […]
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Ed Sheeran is being sued for allegedly copying Marvin Gaye — here’s where the trial stands
Musician Ed Sheeran was in court this week to deny claims that his 2014 song “Thinking Out Loud” is a copy of Marvin Gaye’s 1973 classic “Let’s Get it On.” The high-profile copyright case was brought by the heirs of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote “Let’s Get It On” with Gaye. The plaintiffs first filed the […]
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Rapper Bad Bunny sued for $40 million over ex-girlfriend’s voice recording
Bad Bunny performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 5, 2023. Mario Anzuoni | Reuters Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny is being sued by his ex-girlfriend for more than $40 million over claims he used a recording of her voice without permission or compensation. Carliz De La Cruz Hernández claims […]
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SiriusXM cuts 8% of its workforce as part of a broader reorganization
Sirius XM is the latest media company to announce a round of layoffs The car radio subscription company, known for its commercial-free music and talk radio channels, said Monday it is cutting 8% of its workforce, or 475 jobs. “We are entering into a new phase for our Company,” CEO Jennifer Witz said in an […]
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Right after splitting with Kanye West, British audio startup Kano asks for funding
Important Factors Kano, which sells hardware targeted at musicians and creatives, is launching a new equity financial commitment spherical that is open to the general public following reducing ties with controversial rapper Kanye West. West, whose authorized name is Ye, collaborated with Kano on the startup’s Stem Participant audio product and at a single position […]
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K-pop stocks soar just after agency at the rear of BTS introduced it would become its rival’s major shareholder
South Korean lady group aespa at the 2022 KBS Music Festival at Jamsil Arena on Dec. 16, 2022, in Seoul, South Korea. The Chosunilbo Jns | Imazins | Getty Images The K-pop agency behind BTS is established to grow to be the greatest shareholder of SM Enjoyment — the legacy business regarded to have kickstarted […]
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Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop tunes, dies at 94
Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and common composer and Oscar winner who delighted thousands and thousands with the quirky preparations and unforgettable melodies of “Stroll on By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” and dozens of other hits, has died at 94. Bacharach died Wednesday at home in Los Angeles of purely natural […]
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Ticketmaster braces for Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ tour amid fears of Taylor Swift-level demand
Beyoncé performing. Larry Busacca | PW18 | Getty Images Ticketmaster is gearing up for what’s expected to be high demand for tickets to Beyoncé’s upcoming “Renaissance World Tour,” as the ticketing giant continues to face criticism over the botched presale for Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour last year. Beyoncé announced Wednesday that her first solo world […]
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