Elton John, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and Florence Welch are among the over 400 artists who have signed a letter calling on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to update copyright laws in the face of A.I. technology. “We, along with 400 other creatives, have signed and sent this letter to the …
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“I don’t really believe in the concept of creative genius and things like that,” the Argentine artist Fito Páez says from his home in Buenos Aires. “I’m more of a believer in the will and desire to express myself — that’s the heart of the matter.” At 62, the legendary …
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Johnny Rodriguez, the first country star of Mexican American descent known for such recordings as “You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me)” and “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico,” died Friday after entering hospice care. He was 73. His daughter confirmed Rodriguez’s death in a social media post. “It is with …
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Shakira returned to The Tonight Show for the second time this week to discuss the anniversary of her hit single “Hips Don’t Lie” and her current record-breaking tour. The Colombian singer, who performed “Hips Don’t Lie” alongside Wyclef Jean earlier this week for the late-night show, said that the song …
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“Feels like the worst year/ is always the one you’re in,” Maren Morris laments at the beginning of the loose-limbed “Carry Me Through,” which pops up near the end of the singer-songwriter’s fourth album. That plaint is tinged with hard-won wisdom — she’s reminding herself that while life’s journey might …
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Rilo Kiley appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform their song 2007 song “Silver Lining.” The indie band, led by Jenny Lewis, took the late-night show stage for an intimate performance that focused on the music rather than dramatic production, offering a tease of their current tour. The group, who …
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The election of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday was a monumental day for Catholics all over the world — as well as posters everywhere. The former Cardinal Robert Prevost made history as the first American pope, and specifically the first pope from the great city of Chicago. Yes, the new …
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Eminem’s stalker was found guilty of first-degree home invasion and aggravated stalking after breaking into the rapper’s home outside of Detroit for a second time last summer, The Detroit News reports. Matthew David Hughes, 32, was convicted earlier this week after a short trial that began Tuesday (May 6) and …
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Grupo Firme’s new album Evolución is here. On Friday, the Mexican band released their latest studio album offering, which as the title suggests, is a step up for the band. The new LP includes original collaborations with Gloria Trevi, Joss Favela, and Carolina Ross. “The process of creating the album …
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The ACM Awards celebrated its 60th anniversary with a trip through history, saluting one Song of the Year winner from each of the last six decades. The slot made for a tour of the musical and lyrical changes in country music over time and featured some of the genre’s most …
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