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Meta using songs by Eminem and other artists without permission, lawsuit alleges
The music publishing company for renowned Detroit rapper Eminem is suing Meta, alleging the social media giant made its songs ...
Major Labels in Talks to License AI Use of Music, Report Says
Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music Group are reportedly in talks with artificial intelligence startups ...
Major labels negotiate with AI companies on the use of songs
The three record companies Sony, Universal and Warner want to reach an out-of-court settlement with AI companies Suno and ...
Peace has long been elusive in rural Colombia – Black women’s community groups try to bring it closer each day
(THE CONVERSATION) It’s been almost nine years since Colombia celebrated a landmark peace agreement between one guerrilla group and the government, and three years since President Gustavo Petro vowed ...
New ‘American Idol’ winner to perform at free Alabama festival
Jamal Roberts won “American Idol” and promptly followed that up with a No. 1 gospel song. One of the first stages he’ll hit ...
John Lennon's explanation as The Beatles almost reunited more than a decade after split
The release of 'Let it Be' was The Beatles' final act. John had left the year before and Paul's release of his first solo ...
Universal, Warner and Sony Are Negotiating AI Licensing Rights for Music
The talks with AI startups concern how the labels—and their artists—would get paid for music’s use in generative AI models.