Music
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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ABBA’s effective avatar display in London delivers a glimpse at a daring new direction for stay tunes
LONDON — Just before the start of “ABBA Voyage,” the London live performance done by 3D digital avatars of the legendary Swedish band, member Björn Ulvaeus said they hoped audiences would “feel that they have absent by way of a little something that they’ve by no means found in advance of.” Next its May possibly 27 debut, […]
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Karma for Taylor Swift fans as Ticketmaster offers second chance for ‘Eras Tour’ tickets
Ticketmaster no longer wants to be the “Anti-Hero” to Taylor Swift fans. At the request of Swift’s team, the ticket seller said on Monday that some fans will have a “limited opportunity” to purchase a maximum of two tickets each to her upcoming “Eras” tour. “You were selected for this opportunity because you have been […]
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Taylor Swift signs on to direct a movie for Disney as she campaigns for short film Oscar
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Winter | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images If this was a movie, indeed. Taylor Swift has only just begun an Oscar campaign for her short film […]
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