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Musicians and Actors Unite in UK Campaign Against Voice Cloning for AI

August 28, 2026

A group of actors and musicians have written to the UK government, demanding better protection against their voices being cloned and used by AI. A group of more than 80 performers, including actor Hugh Bonne... Read More...

Judge won't toss indie musician Tony Justice's lawsuit vs. Suno

Federal Judge Refuses to Toss Indie Musician’s David v. Goliath Lawsuit Against Suno (Updated)

Ashley King

August 26, 2026

Suno just can't shake indie musician Tony Justice. The country music singer and truck driver sued the company with allegations of copyright theft and using protected songs (like his own) to train AI without p... Read More...

Eminem Shares Touching Letter He Received from Dolly Parton After His R&R Hall of Fame Induction

Ashley King

August 26, 2026

As tributes to Dolly Parton pour in, Eminem shares the touching letter he received from the music legend after he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. Since the death of global philant... Read More...

Russia says no to Kanye, cancels planned concerts at the Gazprom Arena

Russia Says ‘Nyet’ to Kanye Performances, Claims No Agreements Were Ever Signed

Ashley King

August 25, 2026

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, will not be performing in Russia, as originally planned. The stadium denies ever organizing such an event and says no rental agreements were signed. Kanye West, w... Read More...

Is Reggie Watts Getting Canceled? Podcast & Festivals Suddenly Dropping Him After Latest Disclosures

Ashley King

August 24, 2026

A report suggests that Reggie Watts' "reckless" view of drugs may have contributed to his ex-girlfriend's troubling final years. Reggie Watts is suddenly persona non grata after a Rolling Stone report that a... Read More...

After Most of Europe Says No, Kanye West Heads to Russia

Ashley King

August 18, 2026

Kanye will perform two shows in Russia in October, becoming the biggest act to play the country in four years since the start of the Ukraine war. Ye, the controversial rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is... Read More...

Boy George Sparks More Controversy with Appearance at Vancouver Summer Fair

Ashley King

August 16, 2026

Requests for ticket refunds at Vancouver's summer fair have increased since Boy George, a slated performer since April, released his controversial pro-Israel song. Boy George and his band Culture Club have b... Read More...

K pop influencer superfan commits suicide

K-pop Influencer and Superfan Commits Suicide on Livestream After Harassment from ENHYPEN Fans

Ashley King

August 12, 2026

A Japanese K-pop influencer died seemingly by suicide during a TikTok livestream in Seoul. Police received an emergency call after concerns about her safety arose during the broadcast. A 26-year-old Japanese... Read More...

Boy George ends Frankfurt concert after technical difficulties

Boy George Ends ‘Car Crash’ Concert in Frankfurt After Three Songs

Ashley King

August 12, 2026

Boy George cut his performance short at an '80s-themed event in Frankfurt after technical difficulties. He alleged sabotage before seemingly walking back that claim. Boy George continues to make headlines in... Read More...

Kennedy Center Ordered to Pay $250,000 to Jazz Musician as Legal Fallout Continues

Ashley King

August 11, 2026

The Kennedy Center has been ordered to pay over $250,000 to jazz musician Chuck Redd, who canceled his appearance in protest of Trump's takeover that began last year. A legal battle between jazz musician Chu... Read More...

Boy George Slams Bandcamp After Platform Removes ‘We Will Dance Again’ — But Why Did He Use AI?

Ashley King

August 9, 2026

Boy George's "We Will Dance Again" was removed from Bandcamp for violating its no-AI policy, but the singer claims it's because of the song's message. Boy George accused Bandcamp of "bowing to the pressure o... Read More...

Ariana Grande petal music video sparks public health scrutiny over the singer's looks

Ariana Grande Announces Step Back from Public Amid Health Scrutiny

Ashley King

August 4, 2026

Ariana Grande has announced she’s taking a step back from public-facing work after her most recent tour ends. The news comes amid renewed attention to the singer’s gaunt appearance, especially in her latest “... Read More...

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