Music record labels sue AI song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement
BOSTON — Big record companies are suing artificial intelligence song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging that the AI…
Wires bot
Read More
Black Music Month has evolved since the 1970s. Here’s what you need to know
LOS ANGELES — Every June since the 1970s, across the United States, musicians, fans and industry professionals celebrate Black Music…
Usher, Victoria Monét will receive prestigious awards from music industry group ASCAP
LOS ANGELES — Usher will add another prestigious award to his already loaded trophy case. The American Society of Composers,…
Wake up, sleeping beauties. It’s almost Met Gala time
NEW YORK — True love’s kiss or an invite to the Met Gala? Those in the rarified ranks of international…
Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93
NEW YORK — Faith Ringgold, an award-winning author and artist who broke down barriers for Black female artists and became…
Paul Simon to receive PEN America’s Literary Service Award
NEW YORK — Paul Simon’s latest honor places him among public figures well outside the music industry. He is this…
Tattoo artist Kat Von D didn’t violate photographer’s copyright of Miles Davis portrait, jury says
LOS ANGELES — A jury found Friday that celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D did not violate a photographer’s copyright…
Los Angeles Opera to present Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’ reimagined on film soundstage
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Opera opens its 2024-25 season Sept. 21 with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” reimagined in a…
Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz honored at pre-Grammy Black Music Collective event
LOS ANGELES — In a pre-Grammy event, Mariah Carey used the Recording Academy stage to speak about fighting against conforming…
New list scores TV, streaming series for on-screen and behind-the-scenes diversity and inclusion
NEW YORK — The hundreds of television series on U.S. broadcast, cable and streaming platforms, and the executive producers creating…